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Lupus Foundation of Australia reports a new study demonstrates that rituximab may prove effective as a treatment option for refractory lupus. The study was conducted in 147 people with lupus, and found that six months after the first treatment, 45% of patients demonstrated ...

Targeted Oncology reports the results of a Ph III trial of Samsung Bioepis’ proposed bevacizumab biosimilar, SB8. The researchers reported that the objective response rate ratio of SB8 and bevacizumab appeared equivalent, with comparable safety, pharmacokinetics and i...

Innovent Biologics announces China’s NMPA has approved Sulinno® for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and psoriasis.

A new study examining the analytical and functional similarity of Amgen/Allergan’s proposed rituximab biosimilar ABP798 concludes that it is highly analytically similar to Rituxan®.

NeuClone Pharmaceuticals disclosed it is working on biosimilars referencing Opdivo® (nivolumab) and Keytruda® (pembrolizumab).  The products are in the advanced stages of pre-clinical development and are being developed in partnership with the Serum Institute of India.

Generics update reports Xbrane is aiming to file an application for Xlucane® (biosimilar ranibizumab) in Europe and the US, and to license the product in Latin America, Japan and China in the next 12 months.

NeuClone Pharmaceuticals discloses it is working on a biosimilar referencing Keytruda® (pembrolizumab). The product is in the advanced stages of pre-clinical development and is being developed in partnership with the Serum Institute of India.

Significant biosimilar activities this week include
24 Aug 20 | JP | Merck announced Keytruda® (pembrolizumab) has received two additional approvals from the Japanese Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency:

new indication for the treatment of patients who...

AstraZeneca announced it has commenced Ph III trials of AZD1222. Up to 30,000 adults in the US will be recruited, with testing sites also in Peru, Chile, UK, Brazil and South Africa. The results of the trial are anticipated later this year.

Healio reports the results of the UK Kings College/NHS Trust MERLOT trial demonstrated there was no benefit to epimacular brachytherapy as an adjunct to anti-VEGF injections, the results of which were worse than ranibizumab monotherapy, for the treatment of neovascular age-...