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Roche & KlinRisk have received CE-mark approval for the AI-based Kidney Klinrisk Algorithm to assess progressive kidney function decline, integrated into the navify Algorithm Suite
The chronic kidney disease algorithm panel combines the new Klinrisk Algorithm for early risk assessment with the CE-marked KFRE Algorithm for later disease stages, supporting care across the full…
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Health Canada has approved Agamree for the treatment of pts (≥4yrs) with Duchenne muscular dystrophy under priority review
Approval was based on VISION-DMD study, which met its 1EP of Time to Stand (TTSTAND) velocity vs PBO at 24wks. of treatment, plus showed favorable safety & tolerability in pts
Kye Pharma secured exclusive Canadian rights…
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Celltrion has launched Avtozma IV, a biosimilar to Actemra (tocilizumab) for all the approved indications of the reference product in the US
In Jan 2025, the FDA approved Avtozma based on a global P-III trial showing comparable efficacy, PK, safety & immunogenicity vs reference tocilizumab, followed by an additional July 2025 FDA approval for…
This week, PharmaShots’ news was all about the updates on Clinical Trials, Regulatory, Pharma, MedTech, M&A, Animal Health, and Biosimilars. Check out our full report below:
Daiichi Sankyo & AstraZeneca Report the Topline P-III (DESTINY-Breast05) Trial Data of Enhertu for High-Risk Early Breast Cancer
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Merck Presents P-III (HYPERION) Trial Data…
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FDA has accepted an sBLA of neoadj. Enhertu followed by paclitaxel, Herceptin & Perjeta (THP) for the treatment of adults with HER2+ (IHC 3+ or ISH+) stage 2/3 breast cancer (PDUFA: May 18, 2026)
sBLA was backed by the P-III (DESTINY-Breast11) trial assessing neoadj. Enhertu alone (5.4mg/kg) ± THP vs ddAC + THP in…
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Amgen has reported the global P-III (VESALIUS-CV) trial findings assessing Repatha vs PBO, both in addition to optimized lipid-lowering therapy in adults (n >12,000) at high CV risk without prior heart attack or stroke
At an mFU of 4.5yrs., the trial met its co-1EPs of time to first occurrence of composite of coronary heart…
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Hologic has received the US FDA’s 510(k) clearance & European IVDR CE Mark approval for its Panther Fusion Gastrointestinal (GI) Bacterial & Expanded Bacterial Assays
Panther Fusion GI assays quickly detect key bacterial pathogens causing infectious gastroenteritis, incl. Salmonella, E. coli (incl.O157), Campylobacter, Shigella, Vibrio, Yersinia, & Plesiomonas, using customizable molecular mini-panels to allow…
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The US FDA has granted full approval to Zepzelca + Tecentriq as a 1L therapy for ES-SCLC pts whose disease remains stable after initial treatment with atezolizumab, carboplatin, and etoposide
Approval was based on P-III (IMforte) trial results, showing Zepzelca + Tecentriq reduced risk of progression or death by 46% & death risk by…
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Biocon Biologics & Amgen have entered into a settlement & license agreement, allowing the US launch of Bosaya (60mg/mL, SC, PFS) & Aukelso (70mg/mL, SC, single-dose vial), provisional interchangeable biosimilars to Prolia & Xgeva (denosumab) by Oct 1, 2025
Clinical data showed both biosimilars matched the reference product in quality, safety & efficacy, plus Bosaya…
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Halozyme Therapeutics has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Elektrofi, incl. its Hypercon technology, which enables biologic formulations at concentrations of 400-500mg/ml
As per the deal, Elektrofi will receive $750M upfront, with up to three $50M milestone payments contingent on regulatory approvals of three separate Hypercon products; closing expected in Q4’25
As a result…

