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Anivive Lifesciences Receives $20M Funding from Leonid Capital Partners to Develop Novel Programs for Pets

Shots: Anivive secured a $20M investment from Leonid to advance research of its programs, expand manufacturing, & support the marketing of its valley fever vaccine for canines Funding follows a $33M NIAID contract with NIH to develop human vaccine for the fungus Coccidioides, which causes Valley fever, leading to ~$80M in preorders & contracts…

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MERCK

Merck Receives CHMP’s Positive Opinion for Capvaxive (Pneumococcal 21-valent Conjugate Vaccine) for Invasive Pneumococcal Disease (IPD)

Shots: The CHMP has recommended Capvaxive for active immunization against invasive disease & pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae in adults (≥18yrs.), with the EC’s decision expected in Q2’25 for EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. Ongoing regulatory review in Japan, plus multiple filings are underway Opinion was backed by P-III (STRIDE-3) data, assessing Capvaxive vs PCV20…

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Astrazeneca & Daiichi Sankyo

AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo Receive CHMP’s Positive Opinion for Datroway to Treat HR+/HER2- Breast Cancer

Shots: The CHMP has recommended Datroway to treat unresectable or metastatic HR+/HER2- (IHC 0, IHC 1+ or IHC 2+/ISH-) breast cancer in pts receiving endocrine-based therapy & CT. Ongoing regulatory review in China & other regions Opinion was supported by a global P-III (TROPION Breast01) trial, assessing Datroway (6mg/kg; IV, Q21D) vs single agent…

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Sanofi

Sanofi Receives China’s NMPA Approval for Sarclisa + SoC VRd to Treat Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma (NDMM)

Shots: China’s NMPA has approved Sarclisa with SoC VRd (bortezomib, lenalidomide, & dexamethasone) to treat ASCT-ineligible NDMM pts based on data showing improved PFS in P-III (IMROZ) trial; ongoing regulatory review in Japan for HSCT- ineligible NDMM pts This was preceded by NMPA approval of Sarclisa + pomalidomide & dexamethasone (Pd) for R/R MM pts who received ~1L…

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ViiV Healthcare Reports the EC’s Approval of Vocabria + Rekambys to Treat HIV

Shots: ViiV Healthcare (owned by GSK with Pfizer & Shionogi as shareholders) has received EC’s approval for Vocabria (cabotegravir) combined with J&J’s Rekambys (rilpivirine) to treat HIV-1 in virologically suppressed adolescents (≥12yrs. & ≥35kg), following CHMP opinion in Dec 2024 MAA was based on 24wks. data from ongoing P-I/II (MOCHA) trial evaluating the safety,…

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Axsome

Axsome Therapeutics Receives the US FDA Approval for Symbravo (meloxicam and rizatriptan) to Treat Migraine

Shots: The US FDA has approved Symbravo for acute treatment of migraine with/without aura in adults based on P-III (MOMENTUM), P-III (INTERCEPT) & P-III (MOVEMENT) trial; commercially available in ~4mons. MOMENTUM trial assessed Symbravo (single dose) vs PBO/meloxicam/rizatriptan, showing greater pain & symptoms freedom (photophobia, phonophobia & nausea) at 2hrs., sustained through 24-48hrs., 77%…

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Bayer

Bayer Introduces CanesMeno Digital Educational Hub and Products in the UK to Provide Menstrual Support

Shots: Bayer launched CanesMeno in the UK to provide menopause support that incl. digital informative resources (CanesMeno Hub) & scientifically-backed products (Hydration & Comfort Gel, Multi-Support, & Night Support). Wider availability in major supermarkets & grocery stores will start from early spring 2025 The hub offers a 3-min. guide, a tracker for personalized insights…

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Daiichi Sankyo & Astrazeneca

Daiichi Sankyo and AstraZeneca Dose the First Patient with Adjuvant Datroway in P-III (TROPION-Lung12) Trial for Adenocarcinoma NSCLC

Shots: Daiichi & AstraZeneca have dosed first patient with adj. Datroway (6 mg/kg) + rilvegostomig/ rilvegostomig monotx. (750mg) in P-III (TROPION-Lung12) trial to treat stage 1a/1b adenocarcinoma NSCLC (tumors <4 cm) after complete tumor resection who are ctDNA+ or exhibit high-risk of relapse Study will evaluate DFS as the 1EP, while OS, safety, patient-reported…

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Ethris Reports Topline Data from P-I trial of ETH47 for Uncontrollable Asthma

Shots: Ethris presented full topline data from P-I trial of ETH47 (nasal) in 40 healthy subjects as a potential treatment for uncontrollable asthma Study showed dose-dependent IFNλ production in nasal lining fluid above therapeutic levels & activated antiviral ISG mRNA expression in nasal brush samples, confirming ETH47’s pharmacodynamic activity & MoA. Based on this,…

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