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The NMPA has approved cadonilimab + Pt-based CT ± Avastin as a 1L treatment of persistent, recurrent, or metastatic cervical cancer
Approval was based on the P-III (COMPASSION-16) trial assessing cadonilimab vs SoCs, which met its PFS & OS endpoints, showing efficacy in PD-L1-negative tumors (CPS <1; 27.9% vs 24.2%) with subgroup analyses demonstrating benefit…
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Alvotech has entered into a collaboration & license agreement with Dr. Reddy’s to co-develop, manufacture & commercialize a biosimilar version of Merck's Keytruda (pembrolizumab) globally
As per the deal, Alvotech & Dr. Reddy’s will jointly develop & manufacture the biosimilar candidate, sharing costs & responsibilities, with each retaining the right to commercialize it globally,…
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Genrix Bio has granted Cullinan exclusive global license to velinotamig, excl. Greater China for all indications, with Cullinan planning to develop it in autoimmune diseases
As per the deal, Genrix will receive $20M upfront, ~$292M in development & regulatory milestones & ~$400M in sales-based milestones, with net sales-based tiered royalties from mid-single digits up to…
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The EC has approved label extension of Evrysdi (5mg oral tablet) for pts with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)
Approval was based on P-I study assessing Evrysdi 5mg tablet vs oral solution, showing bioequivalence with comparable efficacy & safety; data was presented at SMA Europe 2024
Evrysdi, an SMN2 splicing modifier, treats SMA caused by…
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Camurus has granted Eli Lilly exclusive global rights to research, develop, manufacture, & commercialize long-acting incretin drugs using Camurus’ FluidCrystal tech for cardiometabolic diseases
As per the deal, Camurus will receive ~$290M in upfront, development & regulatory milestones as well as $580M in sales-based milestones & global net sales-based tiered royalties in mid-single digits…
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TELA Bio has launched OviTex Inguinal in the EU for laparoscopic & robotic-assisted inguinal hernia repair; OviTex Inguinal to be showcased at EHS 2025
OviTex Inguinal is available in 2 trocar-compatible configurations, consisting of 3 or 4 layer anatomically shaped devices that provide surgeons with flexible options designed to meet pts, technique, or procedure-specific needs…
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Zoetis has launched AI Masses for its Vetscan Imagyst analyzer to detect neoplastic cells in animals; AI Masses is available in North America starting Jun 2, 2025
AI Masses uses advanced deep learning algorithms to identify & classify common skin/subcutaneous masses & lymph node lesions in real time, improving point-of-care access & client satisfaction,…
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The EC has approved Adcetris (brentuximab vedotin) + ECADD (etoposide, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, dacarbazine & dexamethasone) to treat adults with newly diagnosed Stage IIb with risk factors/III/IV Hodgkin lymphoma following CHMP’s positive opinion in Apr 2025
Approval was based on P-III (HD21) trial assessing Adcetris + ECADD vs escalated doses of BEACOPP in above pts,…
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Amber Implants has reported 1yr. follow-up data from its trial assessing VCFix Spinal System in Germany for the treatment of vertebral compression fractures
Trial showed immediate & sustained improvements in pain, with ≥8-point decrease in NPRS along with 84-point reduction in disability scores (per ODI) at 6mos., which were sustained through 1yr. in pts with…
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The P-III (AMPLITUDE) trial assessed Akeega (niraparib & abiraterone acetate tablet) + prednisone + ADT vs PBO/AAP + ADT in 696 pts with deleterious germline or somatic HRR gene-altered mCSPC, meeting its 1EP of improved rPFS
In BRCA-altered pts (n=191), trial showed a 48% & 56% reduction in rPFS & symptomatic progression risk, respectively,…

