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The CHMP has granted a positive opinion to Fresenius & Formycon’s FYB202, a biosimilar version of Stelara (ustekinumab), with the decision anticipated during Q4’24
The opinion was supported by non-clinical & clinical studies plus manufacturing data, depicting similar effectiveness, safety & PK profile of FYB202 vs Stelara among moderate to severe psoriasis vulgaris (plaque psoriasis)…
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The US FDA and EMA have accepted the BLA & MAA of BAT2206 for treating moderate to severe plaque PsO in adults eligible for phototherapy or systemic therapy, active PsA, moderate to severe active CD & moderate to severe active ulcerative colitis. BLA in China is under review
The applications were supported by…
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The company has introduced Uzpruvo, biosimilar of Stelara (ustekinumab) across the EU to treat gastroenterology, dermatology & rheumatology indications. Uzpruvo is available in a pre-filled syringes with a thinner needle & is latex-free to avoid allergic reactions
Further EU launches are expected in the upcoming mos., pending national price approvals through a fully European supply…
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The first study highlights the results from the analytical assessment of the safety & efficacy of SB17 vs Stelara (ustekinumab) which demonstrated SB17 to be biologically similar to Stelara in terms of its physicochemical, structural & biological attributes 
Additionally, the data supports the similarity of SB17 with reference Stelara in terms of the biosimilarity, PK,…
Biosimilars are developed to be highly similar versions of approved biologics in terms of safety, purity, and potencyÂ
Biosimilars are expected to be a cost-effective alternative to the high-priced branded biologics, offering significant and much-needed cost savings to both payers and patientsÂ
During the month of October, Boehringer launched adalimumab injection (biosimilar, Humira) for multiple…
Biosimilars are developed to be highly similar versions of approved biologics in terms of safety, purity, and potency
Biosimilars are expected to be a cost-effective alternative to the high-priced branded biologics, offering significant and much-needed cost savings to both payers and patients
During the month of September, Sandoz entered into a development and commercialization agreement…
Active Ingredients: Ustekinumab
Strength: 45 mg/0.5 mL or 90 mg/mL (SC), 130 mg/26 mL (IV)
Dosage Form: Injection
Mechanism of Action: Interleukin 12 & 23 inhibitor
First Approval: US (25 Sep, 2009), EU (16 Jan, 2009)
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Stelara is the leading blockbuster drug of Johnson & Johnson. Stelara contributed 9.7% of the Company's total revenues for 2021. Stelara up took…
In an interview with PharmaShots, Jan Wehkamp, M.D., Vice President, Gastroenterology Disease Area Leader for the Immunology Therapeutic Area at Janssen Research & Development shared his views on the data from 13 P-II & III studies of Stelara (ustekinumab) for the treatment of IBD and other approved indications
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The company has reported the data from 13 P-II & III studies, including 6 studies…
In an interview with PharmaShots, Andrew Greenspan, VP, Immunology Affairs at Janssen shared his views on the new AGA guidelines on the medical management of moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease and also highlighted about Janssen's efforts in improving the QoL of patients with CD
The AGA guidelines assessed the overall benefit of each drug and also compared…

