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- Eylea high-dosage PFS formulation wins nod in Korea
- by Whang, byung-woo Aug 29, 2025 06:04am
- Bayer Korea announced on August 28 that it has received domestic approval for 'Eylea PFS 8mg (aflibercept),' a pre-filled syringe formulation, from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS). The indication for 'Eylea PFS 8mg' has been approved the same as that for the existing Eylea vial formulation. Now, it can be administered more sim
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- "200-day extension for the CMV preemptive therapy Prevymis"
- by Whang, byung-woo Aug 28, 2025 06:10am
- Prevymis (letermovir), a treatment for preventing cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant patients, is bringing in another paradigm shift as it has entered the '200-day extension criteria.' This drug's influence is expected to grow as the National Health Insurance (NHI) coverage period has been extend
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- Kolon Pharma's active portfolio expansion…new drug·co-dev
- by Son, Hyung Min Aug 28, 2025 06:10am
- Kolon Pharma is increasing its efforts to secure competitiveness in immunology and oncology by combining new drug in-licensing with in-house R&D. Following the introduction of treatments for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and allergies, the company has recently secured a new drug for hypoparathyroidism. Kolon Pharma plans to contin
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- New ADC drug introduced…expands treatment options
- by Son, Hyung Min Aug 28, 2025 06:09am
- New global drugs are awaiting entry into Korea’s antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) market one after another. Following Daiichi Sankyo Korea's application for domestic approval of the ADC anticancer drug ‘Datroway,’ AbbVie Korea is also proceeding with the approval process for its ovarian cancer-targeted ADC ‘Elahere.’ The industry anticipates t
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- Jaypirca’s reimbursement imminent in Korea
- by Eo, Yun-Ho Aug 27, 2025 06:07am
- The BTK inhibitor Jaypirca is likely to be listed for reimbursement soon. According to Dailypharm coverage, the National Health Insurance Service (NHIS) and Lilly Korea recently completed price negotiations for Jaypirca (pirtobrutinib), a treatment for relapsed or refractory mantle cell lymphoma (MCL). As a result, Jaypirca’s reimburs
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- Targeted therapies and antibody drugs enter clinical trials
- by Son, Hyung Min Aug 27, 2025 06:07am
- Korea’s pharmaceutical and biotech industry is accelerating new drug development for pancreatic cancer, a cancer regarded as one of the most intractable cancers. Onconic Therapeutics, Prestige Biopharma, and Aptamer Sciences have each started clinical trials, making their bid into the field. The company plans to test the commercial viability of
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- Co-promotion discussed for the diabetes drug Mounjaro
- by Kim, Jin-Gu Aug 27, 2025 06:07am
- The possibility of a co-promotion partnership between Eli Lilly and Korean pharmaceutical companies for 'Mounjaro,' the treatment of diabetes and obesity, continues to be discussed. While Lilly Korea officially maintains a 'direct sales' policy, it is reported that they are also conducting undiscloed discussions for potential partnerships.
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- CKD aims at developing next-generation·new anti-cancer drug
- by Son, Hyung Min Aug 26, 2025 06:06am
- Chong Kun Dang is speeding up investment in the new anti-cancer drug sector. The company aims to commercialize anti-cancer drugs by advancing its in-house pipelines for Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs) and Cell and Gene Therapies (CGTs). Additionally, Chong Kun Dang is securing domestic rights for new drugs, including Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-
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- Expanded indication for Kisqali in early breast cancer
- by Son, Hyung Min Aug 26, 2025 06:05am
- On August 22, Novartis Korea (CEO and President Byeong-jae Yoo) announced that its CDK 4/6 inhibitor, Kisqali, was approved for a new indication from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety for use as an adjuvant therapy in patients with HR+ (hormone receptor-positive)/HER2- (human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative) Stage II and III e
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- Will companies pass Korea due to Trump’s drug price reform?
- by Moon, sung-ho Aug 26, 2025 06:05am
- Since Trump took office, the US has designated the pharmaceutical industry as its core strategic industry and is working to reshape the industry with the US at its center. The goal is to significantly lower drug prices in the U.S., the world's largest pharmaceutical market. However, the “Most-Favored-Nation Pricing (MFN)” policy recently a
