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Tina Banerjee

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<li>Daiichi Sankyo announced positive topline result from the phase 3 trial of Enhertu in gastric cancer. Kyorin Pharmaceutical outlicensed KRP-M223, a preclinical mast-cell-targeting candidate for chronic spontaneous urticaria, to Novartis.</li>
<li>Celltrion received FDA approval for Stoboclo and Osenvelt, biosimilars referencing Prolia and Xgeva, respectively. Zydus Lifesciences expects to start the development of world’s first combination vaccine against shigellosis and typhoid.</li>
<li>Biocon received FDA approval for lenalidomide capsules, indicated for types of multiple myeloma, and some other hematologic indications and dasatinib tablets for the treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia.</li>
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Daiichi Sankyo announced positive topline result from the phase 3 trial of Enhertu in gastric cancer. Kyorin Pharmaceutical outlicensed KRP-M223, a preclinical mast-cell-targeting candidate for chronic spontaneous urticaria, to Novartis.
Celltrion received FDA approval for Stoboclo and Osenvelt, biosimilars referencing Prolia and Xgeva, respectively. Zydus Lifesciences expects to start the development of world’s first combination vaccine against shigellosis and typhoid.
Biocon received FDA approval for lenalidomide capsules, indicated for types of multiple myeloma, and some other hematologic indications and dasatinib tablets for the treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (Mar 9)- Daiichi Sankyo, Kyorin Pharma, Celltrion, Zydus Lifesciences, Biocon

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<li>Daiichi Sankyo has announced that Dato-DXd has been recommended for approval in EU. Astellas Pharma has submitted new drug application for conditional approval of Izervay for Geographic Atrophy in Japan.</li>
<li>SanBio has successfully secured the planned production yield for the second commercial production run to meet the approval conditions for the shipment of Akuugo suspension for intracranial implantation.</li>
<li>IHH Healthcare is seeking compensation of INR109.3B from Daiichi Sankyo for its stake buy in Fortis Healthcare. Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories entered licensing agreement with Shanghai Henlius Biotech for Darzalex biosimilar.</li>
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Daiichi Sankyo has announced that Dato-DXd has been recommended for approval in EU. Astellas Pharma has submitted new drug application for conditional approval of Izervay for Geographic Atrophy in Japan.
SanBio has successfully secured the planned production yield for the second commercial production run to meet the approval conditions for the shipment of Akuugo suspension for intracranial implantation.
IHH Healthcare is seeking compensation of INR109.3B from Daiichi Sankyo for its stake buy in Fortis Healthcare. Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories entered licensing agreement with Shanghai Henlius Biotech for Darzalex biosimilar.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (Feb 9)- Daiichi Sankyo, Astellas, SanBio, IHH, Henlius Biotech, Dr. Reddy’s

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<li>In its January 2025 meeting, EMA’s human medicines committee (CHMP) recommended eight medicines for approval, including four innovative, three biosimilars, and one generic drugs.</li>
<li>The committee has also recommended extensions of indication for eight medicines that are already authorized in the EU.</li>
<li>Marketing applications for two medicines were withdrawn. Among them, withdrawal of Daiichi Sankyo’s datopotamab deruxtecan for non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer is noteworthy.</li>
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In its January 2025 meeting, EMA’s human medicines committee (CHMP) recommended eight medicines for approval, including four innovative, three biosimilars, and one generic drugs.
The committee has also recommended extensions of indication for eight medicines that are already authorized in the EU.
Marketing applications for two medicines were withdrawn. Among them, withdrawal of Daiichi Sankyo’s datopotamab deruxtecan for non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer is noteworthy.


CHMP Meeting Update: Eight New Medicines Recommended For Approval

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<li>Wuxi Biologics is selling its Ireland vaccine manufacturing facility to Merck for $500M. Astellas Pharma received approval for Vyloy in China for the first-line treatment of gastric cancer.</li>
<li>FDA decision for Otsuka’s label expansion application for brexpiprazole for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder will be delayed. EMA has accepted Otsuka’s marketing application for HAE drug candidate donidalorsen.</li>
<li>Samsung Biologics has extended collaboration with LigaChem Biosciences to provide ADC services. Pharmaessentia has announced positive topline results from phase 3 clinical trial of P1101 for Essential Thrombocythemia (ET).</li>
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Wuxi Biologics is selling its Ireland vaccine manufacturing facility to Merck for $500M. Astellas Pharma received approval for Vyloy in China for the first-line treatment of gastric cancer.
FDA decision for Otsuka’s label expansion application for brexpiprazole for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder will be delayed. EMA has accepted Otsuka’s marketing application for HAE drug candidate donidalorsen.
Samsung Biologics has extended collaboration with LigaChem Biosciences to provide ADC services. Pharmaessentia has announced positive topline results from phase 3 clinical trial of P1101 for Essential Thrombocythemia (ET).


APAC Healthcare Weekly (Jan 12)- Wuxi Biologics, Astellas, Otsuka, Samsung Biologics, Pharmaessentia

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<li>Celltrion outlined mid- to long-term business outlook. European Patent Court has dismissed injunction against Eoflow. Lunit partnered with Salud Digna, one of Mexico’s largest healthcare chains.</li>
<li>China has accepted Hansoh Pharma’s fifth indication approval application for Ameile. Sichuan Kelun-Biotech received marketing authorization in China for the first domestically developed TROP2-directed ADC sacituzumab tirumotecan.</li>
<li>Eisai launched Leqembi in South Korea. Dr. Reddy’s launched new biologic drug, toripalimab in India, for the treatment of nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Aster DM is merging with Quality Care India Limited.</li>
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Celltrion outlined mid- to long-term business outlook. European Patent Court has dismissed injunction against Eoflow. Lunit partnered with Salud Digna, one of Mexico’s largest healthcare chains.
China has accepted Hansoh Pharma’s fifth indication approval application for Ameile. Sichuan Kelun-Biotech received marketing authorization in China for the first domestically developed TROP2-directed ADC sacituzumab tirumotecan.
Eisai launched Leqembi in South Korea. Dr. Reddy’s launched new biologic drug, toripalimab in India, for the treatment of nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Aster DM is merging with Quality Care India Limited.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (Dec 1)- Celltrion, Eoflow, Lunit, Hansoh, Kelun Biotech, Eisai, Dr. Reddy’s

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APAC Healthcare Weekly (Mar 9)- Daiichi Sankyo, Kyorin Pharma, Celltrion, Zydus Lifesciences, Biocon

APAC healthcare companies continued to get approvals for new products and initiates clinical trials. The companies continued with acquisitions and...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (Feb 9)- Daiichi Sankyo, Astellas, SanBio, IHH, Henlius Biotech, Dr. Reddy’s

APAC healthcare companies continued to get approvals for new products and initiates clinical trials. The companies continued with acquisitions and...

Tina Banerjee

CHMP Meeting Update: Eight New Medicines Recommended For Approval

In its January 2025 meeting, CHMP recommended 8 drugs for approval, including 4 innovative, 3 biosimilars, and 1 generic drugs. The committee has...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (Jan 12)- Wuxi Biologics, Astellas, Otsuka, Samsung Biologics, Pharmaessentia

APAC healthcare companies got approvals for new products as well as clinical trials. The companies continued with acquisitions and collaborations...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (Dec 1)- Celltrion, Eoflow, Lunit, Hansoh, Kelun Biotech, Eisai, Dr. Reddy’s

Celltrion, Hansoh Pharma, and other pharmaceutical companies are making significant strides in expanding their business and launching new drugs in...

Tina Banerjee

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APAC Healthcare Weekly (Mar 9)- Daiichi Sankyo, Kyorin Pharma, Celltrion, Zydus Lifesciences, Biocon

APAC healthcare companies continued to get approvals for new products and initiates clinical trials. The companies continued with acquisitions and...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (Feb 9)- Daiichi Sankyo, Astellas, SanBio, IHH, Henlius Biotech, Dr. Reddy’s

APAC healthcare companies continued to get approvals for new products and initiates clinical trials. The companies continued with acquisitions and...

Tina Banerjee

CHMP Meeting Update: Eight New Medicines Recommended For Approval

In its January 2025 meeting, CHMP recommended 8 drugs for approval, including 4 innovative, 3 biosimilars, and 1 generic drugs. The committee has...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (Jan 12)- Wuxi Biologics, Astellas, Otsuka, Samsung Biologics, Pharmaessentia

APAC healthcare companies got approvals for new products as well as clinical trials. The companies continued with acquisitions and collaborations...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (Dec 1)- Celltrion, Eoflow, Lunit, Hansoh, Kelun Biotech, Eisai, Dr. Reddy’s

​Celltrion, Hansoh Pharma, and other pharmaceutical companies are making significant strides in expanding their business and launching new drugs in...

Tina Banerjee

Celltrion, Hansoh Pharma, and other pharmaceutical companies are making significant strides in expanding their business and launching new drugs in...