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Santhera Pharmaceuticals Reports Swissmedic’s Approval of Agamree (Vamorolone) to Treat Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Shots: Swissmedic has approved Agamree for the treatment of pts (≥4yrs) with Duchenne muscular dystrophy and expects launch in H2’26 Approval was based on pivotal P-IIb (VISION-DMD) data and EMA assessments, granting 15-year Swiss orphan drug exclusivity; Santhera retains exclusive Swiss distribution. Trial met its 1EP of Time to Stand (TTSTAND) velocity vs PBO at…

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Sanofi

Sanofi Secures China Approval for Myqorzo and Redemplo in oHCM and FCS

Shots: China’s NMPA has approved Sanofi-licensed Myqorzo (aficamten) for the treatment of obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (oHCM) and Redemplo (plozasiran) for triglyceride reduction in adults with familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS) on dietary control The approval of Myqorzo was based on the pivotal P-III (SEQUOIA-HCM) study in pts with symptomatic oHCM, while Redemplo’s approval was supported by…

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Emergent BioSolutions Receives US FDA Approval of sNDA for NARCAN Nasal Spray with New Carrying Case to Reverse Opioid Overdoses

Shots: The US FDA has approved Emergent BioSolutions’ supplemental NDA (sNDA) for over-the-counter (OTC) NARCAN Nasal Spray to be packaged in a new, compact carrying case designed to improve portability and everyday preparedness The new carrying case includes two blister-packed doses with a Quick Start Guide and is intended to increase accessibility, discretion, and likelihood…

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ImmunityBio Reports Positive Clinical Results of ANKTIVA Plus Checkpoint Inhibitors in NSCLC

Shots: ImmunityBio announced positive results from two clinical studies evaluating ANKTIVA (nogapendekin alfa inbakicept) in combination with checkpoint inhibitors (CPI) in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), demonstrating statistically significant immune restoration across 151 pts In 1L NSCLC, the randomized QUILT-2.023 study showed a significant and sustained increase in absolute lymphocyte count (ALC) with ANKTIVA +…

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Sandoz

Sandoz Receives EC Approval of Ondibta (Biosimilar, Lantus and SoloStar)

Shots: The EC has approved Ondibta, a biosimilar insulin glargine pre-filled pen, reference medicine Lantus and SoloStar, developed and registered by Gan & Lee Pharmaceuticals, anticipated launch by early 2027 Ondibta is approved for treating diabetes mellitus in pts (age≥ 2 yrs.) and matches Lantus, SoloStar in safety, quality, and efficacy In Dec 2018, Sandoz partnered with…

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J&J Reports P-III Trial Outcomes Showing Tecvayli Monotherapy Extends PFS and OS in R/R Multiple Myeloma

Shots: J&J has reported positive topline Phase III (MajesTEC-9) results demonstrating that Tecvayli (teclistamab) monotx. significantly outperformed SoC in r/r multiple myeloma The study included patients with 1–3 prior therapies, all previously treated with anti-CD38 antibodies and lenalidomide. Most patients were refractory to anti-CD38 mAbs (85%), lenalidomide (79%), and their last therapy (>90%). Tecvayli achieved…

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The US FDA New Drug Approvals in December 2025 

Shots:  Innovation peaked in December 2025, as the FDA delivered a wave of approvals spanning cardiometabolic disease, infectious disease, respiratory immunology, rare hematologic disorders, and acute cardiovascular and neurologic conditions highlighting both scientific breadth and clinical precision  Seven notable therapies crossed the regulatory finish line, including LIB Therapeutics’ Lerochol for LDL lowering, Innoviva’s Nuzolvence for gonorrhea, GSK’s Exdensur for asthma with eosinophilic phenotype, Cytokinetics’ Myqorzo…

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Shanghai Henlius Reports the US FDA’s BLA Acceptance for HLX04 (Biosimilar, Avastin) 

 Shots:  The US FDA has accepted the BLA for HLX04, a biosimilar version of Avastin (bevacizumab)  BLA was supported by analytical similarity studies, a P-I PK comparability trial in healthy subjects, and a multicenter P-III trial in pts with metastatic colorectal cancer, evaluating HLX04 vs the reference product for safety, PK, and immunogenicity  Henlius is advancing a P-II/III trial of HLX04 + serplulimab for 1L…

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Bio Usawa Receives the Ghana FDA Approval for BioUcenta (Biosimilar, Lucentis) 

   Shots:  The Ghana FDA has approved BioUcenta, a biosimilar version of Lucentis (ranibizumab) for diabetic macular edema, age-related macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy  The Ghana FDA approval followed a rigorous, science-based review referencing comprehensive data previously evaluated and accepted by the EMA  BioUcenta is exclusively licensed to Bio Usawa for Sub-Saharan Africa by Bioeq AG  Ref: Bio Usawa  | Image: Bio Usawa |  Press Release  Related News: CuraTeQ Biologics Reports Positive P-III study…

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