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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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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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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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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 (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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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 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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The US FDA has approved Avtozma (biosimilar, Actemra) for treating diseases such as RA, GCA, pJIA, sJIA, and COVID-19
Approval was based on P-III trial of Avtozma (tocilizumab-anoh) vs Actemra (tocilizumab) in mod. to sev. RA pts demonstrated biosimilarity, change in disease activity score using 28 joints (DAS28)-ESR (1EP) at wk.24 & with…
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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 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,…

