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Alteogen announced it has completed Ph I trials of its proposed aflibercept biosimilar ALT-L9. Alteogen reported that the trial confirmed the safety and efficacy of ALT-L9 were similar to that of Eylea®.

Biogen announced it has reached an agreement with Bio-Thera for the development, manufacture and commercialisation of BAT1806 (proposed tocilizumab biosimilar). Under the agreement, Biogen will gain exclusive rights to BAT1806 in all countries excluding China.

Biogen announced the EC has granted marketing authorisation for Tysabri® (natalizumab) in a subcutaneous presentation. Tysabri® SC is approved for the treatment of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.

British Columbia expanded its biosimilars switching program to include adalimumab, and expanded coverage of etanercept. BC announced that almost 6,000 patients currently treated with Humira® will be switched to either Amgevita® (Amgen), Hadlima® (Merck/Samsung), Hulio® (Myl...

The FDA approved a new dosage regimen for Erbitux® (cetuximab) for patients with K-RAS wild-type, EGFR-expressing metastatic colorectal cancer or squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck. The new dosage regimen allows for fortnightly dosing.

PlantForm announced it has reached a collaborative research and development agreement with Bio-Manguinhos/Fiocruz to develop a biosimilar pembrolizumab for the Brazilian market.

A new AbbVie study published in the NEJM reports a 30mg dose of upadacitinib is superior to adalimumab in DMARD-refractory psoriatic arthritis (PsA). The percentage of patients with PsA who achieved an ACR20 response at week 12 was 78.5% of patients treated with 30 mg upada...

Celltrion received a positive CHMP opinion for Remsima® subcut (subcutaneous infliximab). Remsima® SC was recommended for the direct use without IV loading in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.