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The US FDA has approved Gamifant (emapalumab-lzsg) for treating hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)/macrophage activation syndrome (MAS) in Still's disease, including systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (sJIA), in pts of all ages who are unresponsive, intolerant to glucocorticoids, or have recurrent MAS
Approval was based on pooled data from two pivotal trials, P-III (EMERALD) and P-II (NI-0501-06),…
XtalPi has expanded its collaboration with Pfizer to develop an advanced AI-powered molecular modeling platform, aiming to improve the speed and accuracy of small-molecule drug discovery by combining physics-based methods with scalable AI tools
Under the expansion, XtalPi and Pfizer will develop predictive models tailored to Pfizer’s chemical space, enhancing small-molecule drug discovery.
XtalPi will…
Neurocrine reported new post-hoc patient data from the P-III KINECT-HD study (n=128; 18-75yrs.) showing significant reductions in cognitive and motor-related burden with INGREZZA (valbenazine) vs. PBO in HD chorea
At maintenance (10-12wks.), INGREZZA showed greater mean score reductions across 18 cognition items and 32 of 33 motor items vs PBO. The study used the UHDRS…
Mabwell's subsidiary T-mab has signed a licensing deal with Qilu Pharmaceutical for Albipagrastim alfa (R&D code: 8MW0511) across Greater China
As per the deal, Mabwell will grant Qilu exclusive rights to develop, manufacture, improve, utilize, and commercialize Albipagrastim alfa in Greater China(including the Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan). T-mab will receive up to…
This week, PharmaShots’ news was all about the updates on Clinical Trials, Regulatory, Pharma, MedTech, M&A, Biosimilar, and Animal Health. Check out our full report below:
Teva Reports the Data from the P-IV (PEARL) Study of Ajovy (fremanezumab) for Chronic and Episodic Migraine Prevention
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Merck Reports the Data from P-III (HYPERION)…
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Vor Bio and RemeGen have entered an exclusive licensing agreement, giving Vor Bio rights outside China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan to develop & commercialize telitacicept
As per the Deal, RemeGen will receive $125M ($45M upfront and $80M in stock warrants). RemeGen is eligible for more than $4B in regulatory & commercial milestones + tiered…
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Following the US FDA approval, EMA's CHMP issued a positive opinion of Brukinsa (zanubrutinib) film‑coated tablets for all approved indications. EC will now review the opinion for MAA in the EU, Norway, and Iceland
BRUKINSA tablets (160mg) are bioequivalent to the capsule form, supported by a P-I study. With a recommended daily dose of 320mg,…
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Health Canada has granted NOC for Yesafili (vial & PFS presentations, 2 mg/0.05 mL), a biosimilar to Eylea (aflibercept), anticipated launch on Jul 04, 2025
Approval was supported by the P-III (INSIGHT) study in Diabetic Macular Edema(DME), which showed no clinically meaningful differences from EYLEA in PK, safety, efficacy, or immunogenicity.
YESAFILI is a…
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Kashiv BioSciences has reported topline results of ADL-018, its proposed biosimilar to Xolair (omalizumab) for Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria (CIU)/Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU) unresponsive to H1 antihistamines. The BLA and MAA filings for the product are expected with the FDA and EMA, respectively, in Q4’25
The study met its 1EPs & 2EPs, demonstrating therapeutic equivalence and…

