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The US FDA has approved Winrevair to treat adults with PAH (WHO Group 1) functional class (FC) II or III
Approval was based on the global P-III (ZENITH) trial (N=172) evaluating Winrevair (n=86; 0.7 mg/kg; SC; Q3W) + background therapy vs PBO (n=86) in adults with PAH (WHO FC III/IV) at high mortality risk. WINREVAIR…
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Ipsen enters into a definitive share purchase agreement with ImCheck Therapeutics to acquire later's all issued and outstanding shares, including lead candidate ICT01, a P-I/II therapy for 1L AML pts ineligible for intensive CT
As per the deal, shareholders of ImCheck Therapeutics will receive €350M ($406.62M) in closing purchase price, with additional deferred payments…
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Novartis has reported that Cosentyx met all 1 & 2 EPs in the P-III trial in adults with PMR
The global P-III (REPLENISH) trial showed that Cosentyx (secukinumab) significantly improved sustained remission at Wk 52 in PMR pts vs PBO, with a reduced steroid dose and a safety profile consistent with prior use. Conducted…
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The EU approved Tezspire as an add-on treatment with intranasal corticosteroids for adults with severe CRSwNP unresponsive to standard therapies; regulatory review is ongoing in China, Japan, and several other countries
Approval was based on the P-III (WAYPOINT) study assessing Tezspire (SC) vs PBO to treat adults with severe CRSwNP for 52wks., followed by…
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Biocon Biologics has received Health Canada’s NOC for Yesintek & Yesintek IV, biosimilars to Stelara, with approval on Oct 17 and commercial availability expected in mid-October
Approval was supported by data showing YESINTEK is highly similar to Stelara with no meaningful differences in efficacy, safety, or immunogenicity. It will be offered via the My…
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Ventus Therapeutics has entered a multi-year collaboration with Genentech to discover and optimize novel small-molecule drugs for major diseases using its ReSOLVE platform
As per the deal, Ventus will utilize its ReSOLVE platform to identify small-molecule leads for multiple targets, while Genentech will be responsible for preclinical, clinical, and commercial development. Ventus will receive…
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The CHMP has recommended Shingrix in a PFS (Recombinant Zoster Vaccine or RZV), simplifying administration by eliminating vial reconstitution for the prevention of shingles (herpes zoster). EU marketing authorization is expected in December 2025
The opinion was based on data showing that the PFS matches the existing vaccine
Shingrix combines glycoprotein E antigen with…
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Takeda & Innovent Biologics have entered into a global Partnership (Excluding Greater China) to develop & Commercialize IBI363 & IBI343; Takeda also Gains exclusive Option to license global rights for IBI3001 outside of Greater China
As per the deal, Takeda will pay Innovent $1.2B upfront, including a $100M equity investment, funded from cash on…
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Samsung Bioepis and Phrontline Biopharma have entered a global agreement to develop, manufacture, and commercialize two ADC assets, including TJ108
Under the deal, Phrontline will receive an upfront payment and potential milestone payments. Phrontline will develop bispecific, dual-payload ADCs using its proprietary platforms. As part of the agreement, Samsung Bioepis received exclusive rights to…

