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The US FDA has approved Gazyva (4 initial dose then Q6M) for the treatment of adults with lupus nephritis who are on SoC & also allowing a shorter 90min. infusion after the first dose for eligible pts
Approval was based on P-II (NOBILITY) & P-III (REGENCY) trials, where in REGENCY (n=271), 46.4% on Gazyva + SoC achieved…
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The CHMP has recommended Libtayo (cemiplimab) as an adj. treatment for CSCC adults who are at high risk for recurrence after surgery & radiation
Opinion was based on the P-III (C-POST) trial assessing Libtayo adj. (350mg, IV, Q3W for first 12wks. followed by 700mg, IV, Q6W for 36wks.; n=209) vs PBO (n=206) to treat…
This week, PharmaShots’ news was all about the updates on Clinical Trials, Regulatory, Pharma, MedTech, M&A, DigiHealth, Animal Health, and Biosimilars. Check out our full report below:
Arcus Biosciences Reports the P-II (EDGE-Gastric) Trial Data on Domvanalimab + Yutuo (Zimberelimab) for Gastroesophageal Adenocarcinomas
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HUTCHMED Reports the P-II/III (FRUSICA-2) Trial Data of Fruquintinib…
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The US FDA has approved Yuflyma, a biosimilar version of Humira (adalimumab) & its unbranded version for the treatment of HS in adolescents (≥12yrs.), & uveitis in children (≥2yrs.)
Yuflyma, an anti-TNFα mAb, was previously approved by the FDA for rheumatoid & psoriatic arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, &…
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The US FDA has accepted sNDA & granted priority review to Akeega (niraparib & abiraterone acetate tablet) + prednisone to treat adults with BRCA-mutated mHSPC
sNDA was backed by P-III (AMPLITUDE) trial assessing Akeega + prednisone/prednisolone + ADT vs PBO/abiraterone acetate with prednisone + ADT in 696 pts with deleterious germline or somatic HRR gene-altered mHSPC…
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Merck has reported P-III (KEYNOTE-B96/ENGOT-ov65) trial data assessing Keytruda (400mg, IV, Q6W for ~2yrs.) with CT ± Avastin vs PBO + CT ± Avastin in Pt-resistant recurrent ovarian cancer pts (n=643)
Trial met its 2EP of improved OS in pts with PD-L1+ tumors, building on previously reported data, which will be presented at ESMO’25;…
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China’s NMPA has accepted NDA of Anzupgo cream (delgocitinib) for treating mod. to sev. chronic hand eczema (CHE) in adults, who had an inadequate response or are unamenable to topical corticosteroids; decision expected in 2027
NDA was based on P-III (DELTA China) trial assessing Anzupgo (BID) vs vehicle in 362 Chinese pts with mod. to sev.…
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Leads Biolabs has granted Dianthus exclusive global rights to develop, manufacture, & commercialize LBL-047 as DNTH212 outside of Greater China
As per the deal, Dianthus will get $20M upfront, $5M in Q4’25, & ~$13M in near-term milestones, with a total potential value of ~$1B incl. development, regulatory, & commercial milestones, plus tiered royalties from…
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EVOQ Therapeutics has entered into a collaboration & license agreement with Sanofi to advance EVOQ’s NanoDisc tech in immunology
As per the deal, both companies will jointly lead research activities, with Sanofi responsible for global development & commercialization efforts. In exchange, EVOQ will receive over $500M, incl. upfront, preclinical, development & sales milestones, with tiered…
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Biocon Biologics has expanded its strategic collaboration with Civica to commercialize Insulin Glargine in the US
Biocon Biologics & Civica entered into a multi-year exclusive distributorship where Biocon will manufacture & supply Insulin Glargine, & Civica will handle its commercialization in the US under its own label, incl. the CalRx brand in California
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