18 Feb 22 | Celltrion released two data sets on the subcutaneous (SC) form of Remsima® (biosimilar infliximab). Celltrion reported that switching from IV to SC infliximab leads to higher infliximab trough levels and a lower risk of relapse in patients with IBD.
18 Feb 22 | AU | Australia’s TGA provided a safety update for BMS’ Yervoy® (ipilimumab), resulting in a warning on the PI that ipilimumab has been linked to serous retinal detachment, a rare but serious adverse event.
19 Feb 22 | Janssen released data from a Ph 2a clinical trial of guselkumab and golimumab in ulcerative colitis. Janssen reported that the combination induced higher rates of clinical response, clinical remission, endoscopic improvement and a composite histologic-endoscopic endpoint at 12 weeks that either treatment alone.
21 Feb 22 | EU | Prestige BioPharma announced that the manufacturing facility for Tuznue® (biosimilar trastuzumab) has received EUGMP certification. Tuznue® is under Marketing Authorisation Application review in the EU, Canada and South Korea.
23 Feb 22 | JP | Alvotech and Fuji Pharma announced that they have expanded their strategic partnership for Japan to include an undisclosed biosimilar currently in early phase development. This brings the total number of products covered by the partnership to six. Fuji will receive exclusive commercial rights to this biosimilar in Japan in exchange for upfront and milestone payments tied to development progression. Alvotech will also receive a share of the in-market sales.
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