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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,…
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Siolta Therapeutics has entered into a preclinical research partnership with Cowellnex, a joint investment of Kirin and Kyowa Kirin, to develop an LBP focused on preventing necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)
The collaboration will utilize Siolta’s Precision Symbiotics Platform, enabling Cowellnex to expedite the discovery and development of innovative product aimed at preventing the occurrence…

