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Zimmer Biomet has agreed to acquire Paragon 28 for $13.00/share in cash with an equity value of ~$1.1B & enterprise value of ~$1.2B. Closing is expected in H1’25
As per the terms, shareholders will also get a non-tradeable CVR of $1/share on achieving revenue milestones, which is payable from $0 to $1 (calculated linearly)…

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The US FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to Adaptive Nomogram algorithm in the Aurora Xi Plasmapheresis System to improve plasma collection efficiency
Clearance was based on a trial of Adaptive Nomogram in Aurora Xi Software Version 2.0 vs the existing Optimized Nomogram involving >52,400 procedures that met its 1EP, depicting increased plasma volume…

Maintaining ideal health gets harder as men get older, particularly once they turn 50. Nutritional needs change with age, hence even if a balanced diet should always be the basis, it is not always sufficient to satisfy these shifting needs. Here is where the best multivitamin for men over 50 are useful. Rich in vital minerals, these…

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The P-III (COMPETE) trial assessed ITM-11 (7.5 GBq + nephroprotective amino acid, Q3M × max. 4 cycles) vs everolimus (10mg for ~30mos. or until disease progression) in patients (n=309) with inoperable, progressive, SSTR+ gr 1/2 GEP-NETs. The US FDA’s NDA submission is expected in 2025
The study met its 1EP of improved PFS,…

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The EMA accepted depemokimab’s MAA as an add-on maintenance therapy for inadequately controlled asthma pts (≥12yrs.) with type 2 inflammation marked by blood eosinophil count as well as CRSwNP, based on P-III (SWIFT & ANCHOR) trials, respectively. NDA is also accepted by the NMPA & MHLW
SWIFT-1 (n=382) & SWIFT-2 (n=380) studies assessed…

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The US FDA’s approval of Enhertu for HR+, HER2 low/ultralow MBC, progressed on endocrine therapies, was based on P-III (DESTINY-Breast06) study compared to CT shared at ASCO 2024 & published in The NEJM. AZ will pay $175M for this milestone
Study depicted PFS of 36%, mPFS of 13.2 vs 8.1mos., cORR of 62.6%…
This week PharmaShots’ news was all about the updates on Clinical Trials, Regulatory, Pharma, DigiHealth, MedTech, Biosimilars, Animal Health & Biotech. Check out our full report below:
Novo Nordisk Reports Headline Results from P-IIIb (STEP UP) Study of Semaglutide 7.2mg in Obese Adults without Diabetes
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Yoltech Initiates a Dose-Escalation Study for YOLT-204 to Treat…
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Medidata and Tigermed have expanded their 13yrs. collaboration to leverage the former’s Medidata Platform across all trial phases, enhancing workflows, regulatory compliance & delivery of therapies globally
Tigermed will integrate the platform with their workflow, automate data capture, streamline operations to enhance trial efficiency for accelerating time to commercialize new therapies
The…
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P-Ib/IIa (iLSTA) trial assessed certepetide (LSTA1; iRGD cyclic peptide) ± SoC CT ± Imfinzi in LA inoperable PDAC pts (N=30) randomized into 3 arms, with A1 (n=5) receiving SoC CT + PBO Imfinzi & PBO certepetide; A2 (n=5) receiving SoC CT + certepetide & PBO Imfinzi; A3 (n=20) receiving SoC CT + Imfinzi &…
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The company has begun P-III (ECLIPSE) trial of ASP-1929 (photoimmunotherapy) + Keytruda for HNSCC, with first patient treated at a site across the US. Recruitment is underway in Japan, Taiwan & other regions
This global study aims at assessing safety & efficacy of ASP-1929 + Keytruda vs Keytruda-based SoC as a 1L treatment…