CHMP backs Vueway pediatric expansion, signaling a cautious but meaningful shift in neonatal MRI contrast use

CHMP backs Vueway pediatric expansion, signaling a cautious but meaningful shift in neonatal MRI contrast use

Bracco Imaging S.p.A. announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has adopted a positive opinion supporting the use of Vueway gadopiclenol in pediatric patients from birth. The recommendation extends an existing European Union authorization and places the macrocyclic gadolinium-based contrast agent into one of the […]

Samsung Bioepis takes over BYOOVIZ commercialization in Europe after Biogen exit

Samsung Bioepis takes over BYOOVIZ commercialization in Europe after Biogen exit

Samsung Bioepis has officially begun direct commercialization of BYOOVIZ, a biosimilar to Lucentis (ranibizumab), across Europe following the complete transfer of rights from Biogen. The move makes BYOOVIZ the fourth biosimilar now independently marketed by Samsung Bioepis in the region, joining EPYSQLI (eculizumab), OBODENCE (denosumab), and XBRYK (denosumab). The company also confirmed that a pre-filled […]

What Orphalan’s Orphelia Pharma acquisition reveals about the next phase of rare pediatric drug consolidation

What Orphalan’s Orphelia Pharma acquisition reveals about the next phase of rare pediatric drug consolidation

Orphalan, the international pharmaceutical company known for developing orphan drugs, has announced the acquisition of Orphelia Pharma, a specialist in rare and severe pediatric diseases. The deal enhances Orphalan’s position in the European rare disease market, particularly within pediatric neurology and oncology, and signals a strategic pivot toward deeper vertical integration in pediatric formulations and […]