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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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Siolta Therapeutics Enters into a Joint Research Agreement with Cowellnex

Shots: 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…

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