Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

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<li>Fosun Pharmaceutical’s marketing application of acute lymphoblastic leukemia drug was accepted by the NMPA. CSPC Pharma obtained approval to conduct clinical trial for Leqembi biosimilar in China.</li>
<li>Celltrion is acquiring Eli Lilly’s New Jersey biopharmaceutical production plant for KRW460B. Lotus Pharmaceutical is acquiring Alvogen US, a privately held, fully integrated pharmaceutical company.</li>
<li>Glenmark Pharmaceutical entered into an exclusive license and collaboration agreement with Hengrui Pharma for Trastuzumab Rezetecan, a next-generation HER2-targeting antibody drug conjugate (ADC) for an upfront payment of $18M.</li>
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Fosun Pharmaceutical’s marketing application of acute lymphoblastic leukemia drug was accepted by the NMPA. CSPC Pharma obtained approval to conduct clinical trial for Leqembi biosimilar in China.
Celltrion is acquiring Eli Lilly’s New Jersey biopharmaceutical production plant for KRW460B. Lotus Pharmaceutical is acquiring Alvogen US, a privately held, fully integrated pharmaceutical company.
Glenmark Pharmaceutical entered into an exclusive license and collaboration agreement with Hengrui Pharma for Trastuzumab Rezetecan, a next-generation HER2-targeting antibody drug conjugate (ADC) for an upfront payment of $18M.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (September 28) – Fosun Pharma, CSPC Pharma, Celltrion, Lotus Pharma, Glenmark

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>FDA has cleared Merck’s Keytruda subcutaneous injection, which has been developed using <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/alteogen-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15886:1" rel="noopener">Alteogen Inc (196170 KS)</a>’s human hyaluronidase ALT-B4. EMA’s CHMP also recommended approval of subcutaneous Keytruda.</li>
<li>Merck expects 30–40% of Keytruda IV sales to be converted to SC by 2028. Accordingly, Alteogen is expected to secure over KRW1T in annual royalties in the long term.</li>
<li>Keytruda SC launch in the U.S. and EU, additional deals for ALT-B4, and Enhertu SC Phase 1 trial update are the key upcoming catalysts for Alteogen.</li>
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FDA has cleared Merck’s Keytruda subcutaneous injection, which has been developed using Alteogen Inc (196170 KS)’s human hyaluronidase ALT-B4. EMA’s CHMP also recommended approval of subcutaneous Keytruda.
Merck expects 30–40% of Keytruda IV sales to be converted to SC by 2028. Accordingly, Alteogen is expected to secure over KRW1T in annual royalties in the long term.
Keytruda SC launch in the U.S. and EU, additional deals for ALT-B4, and Enhertu SC Phase 1 trial update are the key upcoming catalysts for Alteogen.


Alteogen (196170 KS): Significant Commercial Success of ALT-B4 Is On Card

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<li>Fosun Pharma received approval for Fovinaciclib Citrate Capsules for certain types of breast cancers. Chugai’s oral GLP-1 drug candidate demonstrated semaglutide-beating result in Phase 3 trial being conducted by Lilly.</li>
<li>Astellas Pharma got conditional approval of Izervay in Japan. SK Biopharmaceuticals announced positive result from Phase 3 trial evaluating cenobamate for Primary Generalized Tonic-Clonic (PGTC) Seizures.</li>
<li>Alteogen’s partner Merck moved one step ahead toward European approval of subcutaneous version of Keytruda. HK inno.N has launched its acid-related gastrointestinal diseases drug, PCAB in India.</li>
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Fosun Pharma received approval for Fovinaciclib Citrate Capsules for certain types of breast cancers. Chugai’s oral GLP-1 drug candidate demonstrated semaglutide-beating result in Phase 3 trial being conducted by Lilly.
Astellas Pharma got conditional approval of Izervay in Japan. SK Biopharmaceuticals announced positive result from Phase 3 trial evaluating cenobamate for Primary Generalized Tonic-Clonic (PGTC) Seizures.
Alteogen’s partner Merck moved one step ahead toward European approval of subcutaneous version of Keytruda. HK inno.N has launched its acid-related gastrointestinal diseases drug, PCAB in India.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (September 21)– Fosun Pharm, Chugai, Astellas, SK Biopharm, Alteogen, HK Inno

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<li>CSPC Pharmaceutical’s NDA for Anbenitamab injection has been accepted in China. Phase 2 trial of Lead candidate of TransThera Sciences, Tinengotinib in combination with Fulvestrant for breast cancer got approval.</li>
<li>Samsung Biologics signed CMO contract worth $1.3B with a U.S.-based pharmaceutical company. Daiichi Sankyo reported positive clinical trial result for ifinatamab deruxtecan in SCLC.</li>
<li>Sun Pharmaceutical’s Halol facility is under import alert, resulting in the refusal of shipments from the facility into the U.S. Biocon inaugurates its first U.S. manufacturing facility in New Jersey.</li>
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CSPC Pharmaceutical’s NDA for Anbenitamab injection has been accepted in China. Phase 2 trial of Lead candidate of TransThera Sciences, Tinengotinib in combination with Fulvestrant for breast cancer got approval.
Samsung Biologics signed CMO contract worth $1.3B with a U.S.-based pharmaceutical company. Daiichi Sankyo reported positive clinical trial result for ifinatamab deruxtecan in SCLC.
Sun Pharmaceutical’s Halol facility is under import alert, resulting in the refusal of shipments from the facility into the U.S. Biocon inaugurates its first U.S. manufacturing facility in New Jersey.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (September 14)–CSPC Pharm, TransThera, Samsung Bio, Daiichi Sankyo, Sun Pharm

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<li>Terumo is acquiring OrganOx, a leading innovator in organ preservation devices. Eisai received FDA approval for once weekly Leqembi subcutaneous injection for maintenance dosing.</li>
<li>Chugai Pharmaceutical’s partner Eli Lilly announced positive topline results from the Phase 3 trial of oral GLP-1 drug candidate. Daiichi Sankyo received approval for Datroway in China.</li>
<li>Beigene announced positive topline results from a Phase 1/2 study of sonrotoclax in mantle cell lymphoma. Telix Pharmaceuticals received a Complete Response Letter from the FDA regarding Zircaix.</li>
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Terumo is acquiring OrganOx, a leading innovator in organ preservation devices. Eisai received FDA approval for once weekly Leqembi subcutaneous injection for maintenance dosing.
Chugai Pharmaceutical’s partner Eli Lilly announced positive topline results from the Phase 3 trial of oral GLP-1 drug candidate. Daiichi Sankyo received approval for Datroway in China.
Beigene announced positive topline results from a Phase 1/2 study of sonrotoclax in mantle cell lymphoma. Telix Pharmaceuticals received a Complete Response Letter from the FDA regarding Zircaix.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (Aug 31) – Terumo, Eisai, Chugai, Daiichi Sankyo, Beigene, Remegen, Telix

Japan

Daiichi Sankyo Co, Ltd is a holding company established through merger of Sankyo and Daiichi pharmaceutical. The Group manufactures pharmaceuticals for human/veterinary use and medical tools and equipment. It also researches and promotes products through related companies throughout the world. The Group also produces food, food additives, livestock feeds, and agrochemicals.

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Daiichi Sankyo (4568 JP)

APAC Healthcare Weekly (September 28) – Fosun Pharma, CSPC Pharma, Celltrion, Lotus Pharma, Glenmark

CSPC Pharma got trial approval for Leqembi biosimilar. Celltrion is acquiring Lilly’s plant. Lotus Pharmaceutical is acquiring Alvogen US. Hengrui...

Tina Banerjee

Alteogen (196170 KS): Significant Commercial Success of ALT-B4 Is On Card

FDA clears Merck's Keytruda subcutaneous injection, developed with Alteogen's ALT-B4, which opens potential for significant royalty earnings and...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (September 21)– Fosun Pharm, Chugai, Astellas, SK Biopharm, Alteogen, HK Inno

Fosun Pharma and Astellas got new drug approvals. Chugai and SK Biopharma announced positive Phase 3 trial result. Alteogen’s technology powered...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (September 14)–CSPC Pharm, TransThera, Samsung Bio, Daiichi Sankyo, Sun Pharm

CSPC Pharma’s NDA for Anbenitamab injection has been accepted in China. TransThera got trial approval for lead candidate. Samsung Bio signed $1.3B...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (Aug 31) – Terumo, Eisai, Chugai, Daiichi Sankyo, Beigene, Remegen, Telix

Terumo announced new acquisition. Eisai got FDA approval for Leqembi subcutaneous maintenance dosing. Chugai’s oral GLP-1 drug showed positive P3...

Tina Banerjee

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APAC Healthcare Weekly (September 28) – Fosun Pharma, CSPC Pharma, Celltrion, Lotus Pharma, Glenmark

CSPC Pharma got trial approval for Leqembi biosimilar. Celltrion is acquiring Lilly’s plant. Lotus Pharmaceutical is acquiring Alvogen US. Hengrui...

Tina Banerjee

Alteogen (196170 KS): Significant Commercial Success of ALT-B4 Is On Card

​FDA clears Merck's Keytruda subcutaneous injection, developed with Alteogen's ALT-B4, which opens potential for significant royalty earnings and...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (September 21)– Fosun Pharm, Chugai, Astellas, SK Biopharm, Alteogen, HK Inno

Fosun Pharma and Astellas got new drug approvals. Chugai and SK Biopharma announced positive Phase 3 trial result. Alteogen’s technology powered...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (September 14)–CSPC Pharm, TransThera, Samsung Bio, Daiichi Sankyo, Sun Pharm

CSPC Pharma’s NDA for Anbenitamab injection has been accepted in China. TransThera got trial approval for lead candidate. Samsung Bio signed $1.3B...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (Aug 31) – Terumo, Eisai, Chugai, Daiichi Sankyo, Beigene, Remegen, Telix

Terumo announced new acquisition. Eisai got FDA approval for Leqembi subcutaneous maintenance dosing. Chugai’s oral GLP-1 drug showed positive P3...

Tina Banerjee

FDA clears Merck's Keytruda subcutaneous injection, developed with Alteogen's ALT-B4, which opens potential for significant royalty earnings and...