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The US FDA has approved Steqeyma (45mg/0.5mL, SC, single-dose vial), a biosimilar version of Stelara (ustekinumab) for the treatment of pts (6-17yrs.; ≤60kg) with plaque PsO or PsA
Approval was supported by extensive clinical data, incl. P-III trial of Steqeyma vs Stelara for mod. to sev. plaque PsO, with 1EP as rate of change…
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Samsung Bioepis & NIPRO have entered into a license, development & commercialization agreement for various biosimilar candidates, incl. SB17, a biosimilar version of Stelara (ustekinumab) in Japan
As per the deal, NIPRO will be responsible for commercialization of the biosimilar candidates in Japan, with Samsung Bioepis handling development, manufacturing & supply activities
Ustekinumab is…
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The US FDA has approved Starjemza (BAT2206), a biosimilar version of Stelara (ustekinumab) for all indications of the reference product
Approval was based on comprehensive analytical, non-clinical, & clinical data incl. extensive analytical characterization, P-I trial in healthy subjects & P-III trial in mod. to sev. plaque PsO pts, showing similar efficacy, safety, PK…
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Sandoz has launched Pyzchiva autoinjectors, a biosimilar version of Stelara (ustekinumab) in EU to treat pts (≥6yrs.; ≥60kg) with plaque PsO, PsA, Crohn’s disease & pediatric plaque PsO; commercially available in Spain, with further expansion to continue
In Sep 2023, Sandoz & Samsung Bioepis entered into a development & commercialization agreement, granting Sandoz rights to…
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Bio-Thera and Dr. Reddy’s have entered into an exclusive commercialization and license agreement for BAT2506, a biosimilar version of Simponi (golimumab) & BAT2206, a biosimilar version of Stelara (ustekinumab)Â
As per the agreement, Bio-Thera will handle the development, manufacturing, and supply of BAT2206 & BAT2506, while Dr. Reddy’s will manage regulatory approvals &…
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Celltrion has launched SteQeyma (ustekinumab-stba) injection, a biosimilar to Stelara, for all indications of the reference products following the US FDA’s approval in Dec 2024
Approval was supported by various clinical evidence incl. P-III trial of SteQeyma vs Stelara for mod. to sev. plaque PsO, with 1EP as rate of change in the PASI for skin…
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Biocon Biologics revealed positive results from the P-III study demonstrating that Yesintek achieved equivalent efficacy, safety, immunogenicity, and PK vs reference product to treat mod. to sev. chronic plaque psoriasis (PsO) pts. (n=384, age= 18-80yrs.); data was presented at AAD 2025Â
The primary efficacy endpoint, percentage change in PASI scores at Wk. 12 showed…
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Bio-Thera Solutions has collaborated with Tabuk Pharmaceuticals to commercialize BAT2206, biosimilar of Stelara (Ustekinumab) in Saudi Arabia
The alliance will utilize Tabuk's local footprint, sales & marketing abilities, with Tabuk handling marketing, registration, manufacturing & promotion of BAT2206. Bio-Thera will manage development & supply from its Guangzhou manufacturing facilities
BAT2206, a proposed biosimilar to…
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Dong-A ST received EC approval for Imuldosa (DMB-3115), a biosimilar of Janssen's Stelara (Ustekinumab), following CHMP’s positive opinion & FDA's approval
Imuldosa, initially developed by Dong-A Socio Holdings & Meiji Seika Pharma, & was transferred to Dong-A ST in 2020 for global development and commercialization. In 2021, it was out-licensed to Intas Pharmaceuticals for…
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Recently, at UEGW 2024, Lilly presented histologic and combined histologic-endoscopic outcomes from the VIVID-1 Phase III study, which evaluated the safety and efficacy of mirikizumab in adults with moderately to severely active Crohn’s diseaseÂ
A key finding reported during UEG Week highlighted the interactions between mirikizumab and ustekinumab, particularly regarding histologic response and remission,…

