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Pfizer, Merck and Astellas Report P-III (KEYNOTE-B15) Trial Findings on Keytruda + Padcev to Treat Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer (MIBC)

Shots: The P-III (KEYNOTE-B15/EV-304) trial assessed Keytruda + Padcev (IV), followed by surgery & then Keytruda + Padcev vs neoadj. SoC + surgery in cisplatin-eligible MIBC pts Trial showed 47% reduction in the risk of tumor recurrence, progression, or death, with an estimated 79.4% pts event-free at 2yrs. vs 66.2% with SoC, plus the combination…

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Ascendis’ Yuviwel (Navepegritide) Receives the US FDA Accelerated Approval for Achondroplasia

Shots: FDA granted accelerated approval to Yuviwel (navepegritide, QW) to increase linear growth in children (≥2yrs.) with achondroplasia & open epiphyses; commercially available by Q2’26 Approval was based on extensive clinical data, incl. 3 PBO-controlled trials plus up to 3yrs. of OLE data, with the pivotal ApproaCH results published in JAMA Pediatrics Continued approval may…

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Merck Presents P-III (LITESPARK-022) Trial Data on Keytruda + Welireg in Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) at ASCO GU 2026

Shots: Merck has reported the P-III (LITESPARK-022) trial data assessing Keytruda (400mg, Q6W, IV) + Welireg (120mg, QD, PO) vs Keytruda + PBO for 1yr. in 1,841 pts with clear cell RCC following nephrectomy At 28.4mos. mFU, the trial showed improved DFS (1EP), reducing the risk of disease recurrence or death by 28%, with mDFS…

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X4 Pharmaceuticals’ Xolremdi (Mavorixafor) Receives the CHMP Positive Opinion for WHIM Syndrome

Shots: The CHMP has recommended approval of Xolremdi, under exceptional circumstances, for the treatment of WHIM syndrome, with EC’s decision expected in Q2’26 Opinion was backed by the global P-III (4WHIM) trial assessing Xolremdi vs PBO in 31 pts (≥12yrs.) with WHIM syndrome, which showed improved absolute lymphocyte counts, absolute neutrophil counts, & fewer infections,…

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Ipsen Pharmaceuticals

Ipsen Reports the CHMP Positive Opinion for Ojemda (Tovorafenib) for R/R BRAF-Altered Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)

Shots: The CHMP has recommended conditional approval of Ojemda monotx. for the treatment of pts (≥6mos.) with pLGG harbouring a BRAF fusion or rearrangement or BRAF V600 mutation, who have progressed after ≥1 prior systemic therapy Opinion was based on the ongoing P-II (FIREFLY-1) trial assessing Ojemda (QW, PO) in 137 relapsed or refractory BRAF-altered pLGG…

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Bayer Reports P-III (PEACE-3) Trial Data on Xofigo Combination for Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer (mCRPC) with Bone Metastases

Shots: Bayer has reported the P-III (PEACE-3) trial assessing Xofigo (radium-223 dichloride; 55kBq/kg, IV, QM for 6 cycles) + enzalutamide (160mg, PO, QD) vs enzalutamide in asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic pts (Brief Pain Inventory score <4) with mCRPC & ≥2 bone metastases Trial showed improved OS (2EP), with a 24% reduction in death risk &…

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