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Regeneron Reports the CHMP’s Positive Opinion for Adjuvant Libtayo to Treat High-Risk Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma (CSCC)

Shots: 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…

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PharmaShots Weekly Snapshots (Oct 13, 2025 – Oct 17, 2025)    

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  Read More: Arcus Biosciences  HUTCHMED Reports the P-II/III (FRUSICA-2) Trial Data of Fruquintinib…

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Celltrion

FDA Approves Celltrion’s Yuflyma (Biosimilar, Humira) and its Unbranded Version for Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) and Uveitis in Younger Patients

Shots: 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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Johnson& Johnson

Johnson & Johnson Reports the US FDA’s sNDA Acceptance & Priority Review of Akeega to Treat Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer (mHSPC)

Shots: 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 Highlights P-III (KEYNOTE-B96/ENGOT-ov65) Trial Findings on Keytruda for Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer

Shots: 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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LEO Pharma Reports the NMPA’s NDA Acceptance for Anzupgo (Delgocitinib) to Treat Chronic Hand Eczema (CHE)

Shots: 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 and Dianthus Therapeutics Sign ~$1B Licensing Deal to Jointly Advance LBL-047

Shots: 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 Signs a ~$500M Deal with Sanofi for NanoDisc Technology

Shots: 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 & Civica

Biocon Biologics and Civica Partner to Launch Private-Label Insulin Glargine in the US

Shots: 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 No…

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