With the support of the economic development organization Invest Puerto Rico, Biosimilar Solutions LLC announced that both it and CytoImmune Therapeutics will be establishing operations on the island to conduct biologics and cell therapy research and development. According to the press release, CytoImmune will relocate to Toa Baja and plans…
Enzene Biosciences Ltd., located in Pune, India, has announced that it has obtained marketing authorization from the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) for its first biosimilar product in India. Enzene’s teriparatide biosimilar, indicated for the treatment of osteoporosis, will be marketed through Enzene’s holding company Alkem Laboratories, Ltd.
Biocon Biologics, a subsidiary of Biocon, announced today that it has signed an agreement with Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) to develop advanced cancer therapies for patients in 25 countries in Africa and 5 countries in Asia as part of the Cancer Access Partnership (CAP). According to the announcement, Biocon Biologics aims…
Below are some highlights from fourth quarter and full year 2020 earnings reports recently released by biologics and biosimilars companies: At the end of last month, Johnson & Johnson reported fourth quarter sales of $22.5 billion reflecting growth of 8.3% and full year sales of $82.6 billion reflecting growth of…
Celltrion Healthcare Canada Limited announced yesterday that Health Canada granted a notice of compliance for Remsima SC®, an infliximab biosimilar of J& J’s Remicade®, for the treatment of adult patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Celltrion Senior Vice President Jovan Antunovic said the company is “delighted to bring the first subcutaneous form…
At its January meeting last week, the European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) recommended approval for two biosimilar bevacizumab medicines, Alymsys and Oyavas. Mabxience Research SL’s Alymsys and STADA Arzneimittel AG’s Oyavas both received positive opinions for the treatment of carcinoma of the colon or rectum, breast cancer, non-small…
On January 28, 2021, Bio-Thera Solutions announced that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) accepted its Biologics License Application (BLA) for BAT1706, a proposed biosimilar to Avastin® (bevacizumab). The BLA seeks approval of BAT1706 for the treatment of diseases for which the US-licensed Avastin is approved, including metastatic colorectal cancer…
We have concluded our webinar series relating to Goodwin’s Guide to Biosimilars Litigation and Regulation in the U.S., which provides expert guidance and practical know-how for lawyers working in this growing area of the law. This webinar series provided an opportunity to dive deep into some of the key topics…
On January 13, 2021, EVOQ announced a license and collaboration agreement with Amgen for the development of new drugs for autoimmune disorders. According to the press release, Amgen and EVOQ will collaborate on preclinical development and Amgen will be responsible for clinical development and commercialization. Amgen’s portfolio includes biosimilars AMGEVITA…
On January 6, 2021, Everest Medicines (HKEX 1952.HK) announced that the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) of the People’s Republic of China approved a Clinical Trial Application (CTA) for sacituzumab govitecan-hziy for the treatment of patients with metastatic urothelial cancer (mUC). With this CTA, Everest Medicines plans to enroll patients in China…