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Bayer Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Kerendia (Finerenone) to Treat Heart Failure (HF)

Shots: The US FDA has approved Kerendia/Firialta (10, 20, & 40mg) for HF pts having a left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) of ≥40%, i.e. mildly reduced (HFmrEF) or preserved LVEF (HFpEF). Awaits authorization in China, EU & Japan, with global applications planned Approval was based on the P-III (FINEARTS-HF) trial, a part of P-III (MOONRAKER, n=15000) study, where…

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GSK Reports the US FDA’s Application Acceptance of Arexvy to Prevent Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Disease

Shots: The US FDA has accepted application of Arexvy RSV vaccine for adults aged 18-49yrs. at increased risk, expanding its use beyond those aged ≥50yrs.; FDA decision is anticipated H1’26. GSK is also seeking expanded RSV vaccine indications in other regions, incl. the EEA & Japan Submission was based on P-IIIb trial (n=1458) assessing immune response & safety…

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Ascentage Pharma Reports the NMPA’s Conditional Approval of Lisaftoclax for the Treatment of CLL/SLL

Shots: China’s NMPA has granted conditional approval to lisaftoclax for treating adults with chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL) who have previously received ≥1 systemic therapy incl. BTK inhibitors Approval was based on pivotal P-II (APG2575CC201) trial assessing lisaftoclax monotx. in r/r CLL/SLL pts previously treated with BTK inhibitors &/or immunochemotherapy, which met its 1EP of improved…

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PharmaShots Weekly Snapshots (Jul 07, 2025 – Jul 11, 2025)   

This week, PharmaShots’ news was all about the updates on clinical trials, Regulatory, Pharma, MedTech, M&A, and Biosimilars. Check out our full report below:   PulseSight Therapeutics Reports First Patient Dosing with PST-611 in P-I (PST-611-CT1) Trial for Dry AMD/Geographic Atrophy   Read More: PulseSight Therapeutics  BioAtla Presents Preliminary P-I Trial Data of BA3182 in Patients with…

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BeOne Medicines’ Tevimbra Receives the EC Approval for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma

Shots: The EC has approved Tevimbra (tislelizumab) + gemcitabine & cisplatin for 1L treatment of adults with metastatic or recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), not amenable to curative surgery or radiotherapy Approval was based on P-III (RATIONALE-309) trial assessing Tevimbra + gemcitabine & cisplatin vs PBO + gemcitabine & cisplatin in 263 treatment-naïve NPC pts Trial…

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Biocytogen Pharmaceuticals Enters a Licensing Agreement with BeOne Medicines for Multiple Antibody Candidates

Shots: Biocytogen & BeOne have entered into a global licensing agreement for multiple fully human antibodies discovered using Biocytogen’s RenMicefully human antibody platform As per the deal, Biocytogen will receive an upfront payment, development, regulatory, & commercial milestones, with net sales-based tiered royalties on licensed products. Although, financial terms remain undisclosed Collaboration builds on BeOne Medicines…

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Exactech Reports the US FDA 510(k) Clearance of Equinoxe Scapula Reconstruction System for Acromial Stress Fractures

Shots: Exactech has received the US FDA 510(k) clearance for the Equinoxe Scapula Reconstruction System to treat acromial & scapular spine fractures; limited US pilot launch is expected later this year Equinoxe Scapula Reconstruction System allows orthopedic surgeons to treat scapular fractures using single & dual plating techniques, which is compatible with any rTSA implant…

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Taiho Oncology (Part of Taiho Pharmaceutical) Reports the US FDA’s sNDA Acceptance of Inqovi + Venetoclax for Newly Diagnosed AML

Shots: The US FDA has accepted sNDA of Inqovi (decitabine & cedazuridine) + venetoclax for the treatment of newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) pts, ineligible for intensive induction CT (PDUFA: Feb 25, 2026) sNDA was backed by P-IIb (ASCERTAIN-V) trial in 101 adults with newly diagnosed AML ineligible for intensive induction CT, where pts…

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