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The US FDA has granted accelerated approval to Zegfrovy for locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC associated with EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations (exon20ins) in pts whose disease has progressed on or after Pt-based CT
Approval was based on the multinational WU-KONG1 part B trial assessing Zegfrovy in above mentioned pts, which showed significant improvement…
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The US FDA has granted accelerated approval to Lynozyfic for the treatment of r/r MM pts, who have received ≥4L therapy, incl. a proteasome inhibitor, an immunomodulatory agent & an anti CD38 mAb based on P-I/II (LINKER-MM1) trial in >300 pts; a SC P-I trial portion & IV P-II dose expansion portion is ongoing
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The EC has approved Alyftrek (deutivacaftor/tezacaftor/vanzacaftor) to treat pts (≥6yrs.) with cystic fibrosis (CF), having ≥1 non-class I mutation in the CFTR gene; regulatory review is ongoing in Canada, Switzerland, Australia, & New Zealand
In 2 H2H trials, Alyftrek + ivacaftor matched Kaftrio (ivacaftor/tezacaftor/elexacaftor) on ppFEV1 & showed superiority in reducing sweat chloride…
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The US FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to Felix NeuroAI Wristband for the treatment of essential tremor in the upper limbs of the adults; available in select US states in 2025, with nationwide availability anticipated in 2026
Clearance was supported by TRANQUIL study assessing Felix wristband vs sham device, which showed reduced tremors & improved…
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BioVersys & Shionogi have entered into a global research & exclusive license option agreement to co-develop novel ansamycin compounds from BioVersys’ BV500 program into clinical candidates for treating NTM infections
Shionogi will gain access to BioVersys’ ansamycin chemistry platform & BV500 program, with an exclusive option to license selected molecules for clinical development &…
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Alvotech has entered into a supply & commercialization agreement with Advanz Pharma for AVT10, a biosimilar version of Cimzia (certolizumab pegol)
Alvotech & Advanz Pharma have previously partnered on biosimilars for over 10 reference biologics, with a plan to launch their first biosimilars in the EU by Q4’25
Cimzia binds with both soluble &…
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Unnatural Products (UNP) & argenx have entered into a strategic multi-target research collaboration to identify & develop oral macrocyclic peptide drugs for hard-to-target diseases leveraging UNP’s drug discovery platform
As per the deal, UNP will receive upfront payment, equity investment, near-term, & R&D payments, plus ~$1.5B in research, development, regulatory, & commercial milestones as well as…
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The EC has granted conditional approval to Ziihera in 30 EEA states for the treatment of inoperable locally advanced or metastatic HER2+ (IHC 3+) BTC adults, who were previously treated with ≥1L of therapy
Approval was based on P-IIb (HERIZON-BTC-01) trial assessing Ziihera in 87 pts, where Arm 1 (n=80: 18 had IHC 2+…
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Formycon has reported that Klinge Biopharma, holder of global rights to FYB203/Ahzantive (aflibercept-mrbb), has signed an exclusive licensing deal with Valorum Biologics for commercialization across the US and Canada
As per the deal, Klinge will receive upfront, milestone, and royalty payments on net sales. Formycon will receive a mid-single—to low-double-digit percentage of all payments…
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Harbour BioMed & Otsuka Pharmaceutical have entered into a global strategic collaboration to advance HBM7020 for the treatment of autoimmune diseases
As per the deal, Otsuka will receive an exclusive global license to develop, manufacture, & commercialize HBM7020 excl. Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau & Taiwan in exchange for $47M in upfront & near-term…

