Genentech announced on February 16, 2024, that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved XOLAIR (omalizumab) for the reduction of allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, that may occur with accidental exposure to one or more foods in adult and pediatric patients aged 1 year and older with Immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated…
Advanz Pharma (“Advanz”) and Alvotech announced that they entered an exclusive partnership agreement regarding supply and commercialization of five biosimilars in Europe, with Alvotech responsible for the development and commercial supply of the biosimilars, and Advanz responsible for registration and commercialization in Europe. Per the announcement, the agreement includes proposed…
On April 10, 2023, Celltrion confirmed the bioequivalence of CT-P39 to treat allergic asthma and chronic urticaria, through its interim results from its global phase 3 clinical trials at 24 weeks. CT-P39 is a biosimilar referencing Xolair (ingredient: omalizumab), which is an antibody biopharmaceutical that treats allergic asthma, chronic urticaria,…
Alvotech Holdings S.A. (“Alvotech”) announced that it has entered into an exclusive global licensing agreement with BiosanaPharma to co-develop AVT23 (also called BP001), a proposed biosimilar to Xolair® (omalizumab). Xolair® is an anti-IgE antibody indicated for treating certain patients with either moderate to severe persistent asthma or chronic idiopathic urticaria….