Drug Review

New Zealand Prepares For 30-Day Verification Pathway For Quicker Drug Approvals

A new regulatory reliance procedure in New Zealand is expected to better allow companies to include the country in their global drug launch plans more easily.

FDA Says Yes To Dr Reddy’s Orencia Biosimilar Review

Dr Reddy’s remains on track for a potential late 2026 US approval for its proposed biosimilar to Orencia (abatacept), after the company’s BLA filing was accepted for review.

Teva Dishes On Plans To File Olanzapine LAI In Europe

Teva is lining up Europe as the next regulatory market for its long-acting injectable olanzapine, following its US filing late last year, as the company looks to build a global schizophrenia franchise.

Viatris Scoops FDA Octreotide Approval, Files Low-Dose Contraceptive Patch

Viatris is entering the new year with several key achievements under its belt.

Stada-Bio-Thera Chase Alvotech-Advanz In Early EU Golimumab Biosimilar Market

The European Commission’s pending decision for Stada-Bio-Thera could bring a second golimumab biosimilar to market, tightening competition behind Alvotech-Advanz’s early launch plans.

Teva Files LAI Olanzapine With FDA, Paving Way for $2bn Schizophrenia Franchise

Teva sees olanzapine LAI as key to building a schizophrenia franchise worth up to $2bn annually, following its earlier risperidone launch.

FDA’s Streamlined Biosimilar Rules Seen As ‘Less Burdensome’ Step Forward, Says Fresenius

Fresenius has acknowledged that the FDA’s draft guidance could shorten approval timelines and cut trial costs for biosimilars, even though it “may have not fundamentally changed the existing framework.”

Outlook Therapeutics Takes Another Shot At US Approval For Ophthalmic Bevacizumab

Outlook Therapeutics believes its revised filing addresses the FDA’s sole remaining concern from an August complete response letter, setting up a potential mid-2026 decision on its wet AMD therapy.

‘A True Biosimilar’: Amgen Links Amjevita’s Success To Quality And Regulatory Stability

Amgen’s CEO Robert Bradway has reaffirmed confidence in the company’s Humira biosimilar, Amjevita, as the company tackles with an ever-growing population of denosumab biosimilars.

Amgen Warns Against Turning Biosimilars Into Generics

With the FDA moving to ease biosimilar approval requirements, Amgen’s leadership urged Washington to preserve the high regulatory bar that has favored experienced biologics manufacturers.

Cingulate Builds Infrastructure Ahead Of FDA Decision On Hybrid ADHD Candidate

As the FDA reviews its lead ADHD candidate, a dexmethylphenidate hybrid, Cingulate is pairing scale-up manufacturing with AI-driven marketing to smooth its transition into commercialization.

Xspray’s Hybrid Nilotinib Candidate XS003 Advances To FDA Review Stage

Xspray Pharma has welcomed an “important milestone” after the FDA agreed to review its proposed hybrid version of Tasigna (nilotinib), which the Swedish firm says has shown a markedly reduced food effect compared to the reference product.