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Regulatory momentum accelerated globally with multiple biosimilars securing key approvals and positive opinions, including Sandoz’s Enzeevu (Eylea biosimilar) in the US and Canada, Accord BioPharma’s Filkri (Neupogen biosimilar) US FDA approval, EC approvals for Gotenfia (Simponi biosimilar) and Ranluspec (Lucentis biosimilar), and CHMP positive opinions for tocilizumab and insulin biosimilars.
Strategic partnerships expanded regional access as companies including Alvotech, Bio-Thera Solutions, Formycon,…
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Formycon & Zydus Lifescience has reported that the pivotal Dahlia PK study of FYB206, a biosimilar version of Keytruda (pembrolizumab), has met its 1EP
The multicenter PK study showed bioequivalence of FYB206 (pembrolizumab) to Keytruda
Zydus Lifesciences has exclusively in-licensed FYB206, a proposed biosimilar to Keytruda (pembrolizumab), from Formycon for the US and Canada
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Zydus Lifesciences has launched Anyra (aflibercept 2 mg), a biosimilar version of Eylea. Zydus has inked an agreement with Regeneron and Bayer
Aflibercept is a Vascular endothelial growth factor-A (VEGF-A) and placental growth factor (PlGF), which are members of the VEGF family of angiogenic factors that can act as mitogenic, chemotactic, and vascular permeability…
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Zydus Lifesciences has reported Tishtha, biosimilar version of Opdivo (Nivolumab), is now available in the India
Tishtha will be available in 100 mg and 40 mg strengths
Nivolumab is a mAb targeting PD-1 to enhance anti-tumor immune responses and is approved worldwide for cancers, including melanoma, mesothelioma, head and neck, and urothelial carcinoma
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Agenus has completed its strategic collaboration with Zydus Lifesciences to accelerate global development and potential commercialization of the BOT+BAL immunotherapy program
As per the deal, Zydus gave $75M upfront payment to Agenus for US biologics manufacturing facilities, and Agenus is also eligible for Contingent Milestone Payments ~$50M in production-linked milestones. Zydus acquired common stock…
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Zydus Lifesciences has entered into a strategic licensing, supply & commercialization agreement with Bioeq for Nufymco (ranibizumab), an interchangeable biosimilar to Lucentis, for the US market, marking an expansion of Zydus’ US biosimilar portfolio
Under the agreement, Bioeq will handle development, manufacturing, registration & supply of the finished product while Zydus will lead US…
The EMA approved 7 New Chemical Entity (NCE) and 4 Biologic Drugs in Sept 2022, leading to treatments for patients and advances in the healthcare industry
In September 2022, the major highlights drugs were Imcivree approval for bardet-biedl syndrome, Opdualag for unresectable or metastatic melanoma, Ultomiris for generalised myasthenia gravis
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The US FDA has approved 7 NDAs in May 2022, leading to treatments for patients and advances in the healthcare industry. The CDER and CBER approved 33 novel products in 2022
In May 2022, the major highlights drugs were Lilly's Mounjaro (tirzepatide) received the US FDA’s approval for the treatment of adults with Type 2…

