Skip to content Skip to footer

Corcept Therapeutics Reports NDA Submission of Relacorilant to the US FDA for Treating Hypercortisolism

Shots: Corcept has submitted NDA of relacorilant to the US FDA for the treatment of endogenous hypercortisolism (Cushing’s syndrome) Submission was based on pivotal GRACE study, confirmatory P-III (GRADIENT) & long-term extension trials plus P-II hypercortisolism trial. Relacorilant showed improved symptoms without adrenal insufficiency, hypokalemia, QT prolongation, or progesterone receptor-related AEs (endometrial thickening or…

Read more

xbrane

Xbrane Biopharma Reports Resubmission of BLA to the US FDA for Ranibizumab Biosimilar Candidate 

Shots:  Xbrane Biopharma has resubmitted the BLA for its biosimilar product, referencing Genentech’s Lucentis (ranibizumab), to the US FDA post issuance of CRL in Apr 2024  The CRL stated requirement for additional information on the reference standard and follow-up actions from manufacturing site inspections. Xbrane has addressed the issues, qualifying new reference standard & completing…

Read more

Johnson& Johnson

Johnson & Johnson Reports the EC’s Approval of Rybrevant (Amivantamab) Plus Lazcluze (Lazertinib) as a 1L Treatment of EGFRm NSCLC 

Shots:      The EC has approved Rybrevant + Lazcluze as a 1L treatment of advanced NSCLC harboring EGFR exon 19 deletions (ex19del) or exon 21 L858R substitution mutations. The EC’s decision of lazertinib for the corresponding combination regimen is pending (was granted CHMP’s recommendation last month)  Approval was based on P-III (MARIPOSA) trial assessing Rybrevant +…

Read more

BMS

BMS’ Opdivo Qvantig SC Injection Secures the US FDA’s Approval for Solid Tumor Opdivo Indications 

Shots:    The US FDA has approved Opdivo Qvantig (nivolumab & hyaluronidase-nvhy) SC injection for previously approved solid tumor Opdivo indications, incl. as monotx., maintenance therapy after Opdivo-Yervoy combination & with CT or cabozantinib  Approval was based on P-III (CheckMate-67T) study assessing Opdivo Qvantig (nivolumab: 1,200mg & hyaluronidase: 20,000 units, SC, Q4W; n=248) vs Opdivo (3mg/kg,…

Read more

BeiGene

BeiGene’s Tevimbra Plus Chemotherapy Secures the US FDA’s Approval as a 1L Treatment of G/GEJ Cancers 

Shots:    The US FDA has approved Tevimbra + Pt & fluoropyrimidine-based CT as a 1L treatment of inoperable or metastatic HER2- G/GEJ adenocarcinoma with PD-L1 (≥1) expression. Another BLA for 1L locally advanced unresectable or metastatic ESCC is under review  Approval was based on P-III (RATIONALE-305) study of Tevimbra + CT vs PBO in patients…

Read more

Disease of the Month – Dry age-related macular degeneration (dAMD)

Disease of the Month – Dry age-related macular degeneration (dAMD)

Shots:  Dry age-related macular degeneration (dAMD) is a common eye disorder that gradually damages the macula, the central part of the retina, responsible for sharp vision  Our Disease of the Month report covers epidemiology, market size, current management strategies, emerging therapeutic options, and the role of patient advocacy groups. Additionally, we highlight the key industry…

Read more

Bio-Thera Solutions and Tabuk Pharmaceuticals Join Forces to Commercialize BAT2206 (Biosimilar, Stelara) in Saudi Arabia 

Shots:  Bio-Thera Solutions has collaborated with Tabuk Pharmaceuticals to commercialize BAT2206, biosimilar of Stelara (Ustekinumab) in Saudi Arabia  The alliance will utilize Tabuk's local footprint, sales & marketing abilities, with Tabuk handling marketing, registration, manufacturing & promotion of BAT2206. Bio-Thera will manage development & supply from its Guangzhou manufacturing facilities  BAT2206, a proposed biosimilar to…

Read more

Novo-Nordisk

Novo Nordisk’s Alhemo Receives the US FDA’s Approval as a Prophylactic Treatment of Hemophilia A or B with Inhibitors 

Shots:    The US FDA has approved Alhemo injection (QD) as a prophylactic treatment to reduce the frequency of bleeding episodes in hemophilia A or B patients (≥12yrs.) with inhibitors  Approval was based on the P-III (explorer7) study assessing Alhemo's efficacy and safety by comparing annual bleeding rates (ABR) in patients aged 12+ with hemophilia A…

Read more