Insilico Medicine and TaiGen Biotechnology Partner for ISM4808 to Treat Anemia of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Shots: Insilico has entered into an exclusive out-licensing collaboration with TaiGen & its subsidiary TaiGen Biopharmaceuticals for ISM4808 to treat CKD-related anemia As per the deal, TaiGen will gain exclusive rights to ISM4808 & related forms for further development, commercialization & sub-licensing in Greater China, while Insilico will receive upfront payment, development & sales milestones, &…

ByRidhi RastogiDecember 15, 2025

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Cytokinetics Reports the CHMP Positive Opinion on Myqorzo (Aficamten) for Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (oHCM)

Shots: The CHMP has recommended Cytokinetics’ Myqorzo for the treatment of adults with symptomatic (NYHA, class II-III) oHCM, with EC decision expected in Q1’26 Opinion was based on P-III (SEQUOIA-HCM) trial of Myqorzo, showing improved exercise capacity vs PBO at 24wks., with increased peak oxygen uptake by 1.8 vs 0 ml/kg/min, consistent across all subgroups &…

ByRidhi RastogiDecember 15, 2025

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GSK Reports the CHMP Positive Opinion of Depemokimab for Asthma with Type 2 Inflammation and CRSwNP

Shots: CHMP recommended GSK's depemokimab as add-on maintenance therapy for asthma pts (≥12yrs.) with type 2 inflammation (eosinophilic) & as add-on therapy for inadequately controlled CRSwNP, based on P-III (SWIFT & ANCHOR) trials, respectively; EC’s decision expected in Q1’26 SWIFT-1 (n=382) & SWIFT-2 (n=380) trials showed depemokimab reduced asthma exacerbations by 54% over 52wks. (1EP)…

ByRidhi RastogiDecember 15, 2025

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Johnson & Johnson Reports the US FDA Approval of Akeega to Treat Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer (mHSPC)

Shots: The US FDA has approved J&J's Akeega (niraparib & abiraterone acetate tablet) + prednisone to treat adults with BRCA2-mutated mHSPC Approval was backed by the ongoing 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 Trial met its…

ByRidhi RastogiDecember 15, 2025

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Sobi to Acquire Arthrosi Therapeutics for ~$1.5B

Shots: Sobi has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Arthrosi Therapeutics, incl. its asset pozdeutinurad (AR882), expanding its gout pipeline As per the deal, Sobi will acquire Arthrosi in an all-cash transaction for $950M upfront & ~$550M in clinical, regulatory & sales milestones; closing is expected in H1’26 Pozdeutinurad (QD, PO) is an URAT1…

ByRidhi RastogiDecember 15, 2025

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Zenflow Receives the US FDA Approval for Zenflow Spring Implant and Delivery System for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

Shots: The US FDA has approved Zenflow Spring Implant & Delivery System, a first-line interventional therapy, for the treatment of BPH-associated symptoms Assessed in the BREEZE study, the system met all 1 & 2EPs, showing a 60% responder rate vs 33% for sham & a 37% IPSS improvement exceeding the 30% success threshold at 1yr.,…

ByRidhi RastogiDecember 12, 2025

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STADA & Bio-Thera Receive the CHMP Positive Opinion for Gotenfia (Biosimilar, Simponi)

Shots: The CHMP has recommended STADA & Bio-Thera’s Gotenfia (BAT2506; 50mg/0.5mL & 100mg/mL PFS), a biosimilar version of Simponi (golimumab), for EC approval valid in all 30 EEA states Opinion was based on extensive analytical characterization & biosimilarity of BAT2506 in comparison to US & EU Simponi from P-I trial in healthy subjects, plus P-III…

ByRidhi RastogiDecember 12, 2025

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BMS Reports the US FDA’s sBLA Acceptance with Priority Review of Opdivo for Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma (cHL)

Shots: The US FDA has accepted sBLA & granted priority review to BMS' Opdivo (nivolumab) + doxorubicin, vinblastine & dacarbazine (AVD) for the treatment of pts (≥12yrs.) with previously untreated Stage III or IV cHL (PDUFA: Apr 8, 2026) sBLA was supported by the P-III (SWOG S1826/ CA2098UT) trial assessing Opdivo + AVD in above…

ByRidhi RastogiDecember 12, 2025

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The US FDA Approves Amgen’s Uplizna (Inebilizumab-cdon) to Treat Generalized Myasthenia Gravis

Shots: The US FDA has approved Amgen's Uplizna for the treatment of AChR & MuSK antibody positive adults with generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) Approval was based on P-III (MINT) trial in 238 adults with gMG (190 AChR+, 48 MuSK+), where pts received 2 Uplizna loading dose followed by 2 doses/year; pts on steroids began tapering…

ByRidhi RastogiDecember 12, 2025

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Eli Lilly Reports P-III (TRIUMPH-4) Trial Data on Retatrutide for Weight Management

Shots: Trial assessed Lilly’s retatrutide (9 & 12mg) + lifestyle intervention in adults with obesity or overweight & knee osteoarthritis, & without diabetes, meeting its co-1EPs with 26.4% (9mg) & 28.7% (12mg) vs 2.1% weight loss & reduced WOMAC pain by 4.5 & 4.4 vs 2.4 points It also reduced known CV risk markers &…

ByRidhi RastogiDecember 12, 2025

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Insilico Medicine and TaiGen Biotechnology Partner for ISM4808 to Treat Anemia of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Cytokinetics Reports the CHMP Positive Opinion on Myqorzo (Aficamten) for Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (oHCM)

GSK Reports the CHMP Positive Opinion of Depemokimab for Asthma with Type 2 Inflammation and CRSwNP

Johnson & Johnson Reports the US FDA Approval of Akeega to Treat Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer (mHSPC)

Sobi to Acquire Arthrosi Therapeutics for ~$1.5B

Zenflow Receives the US FDA Approval for Zenflow Spring Implant and Delivery System for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

STADA & Bio-Thera Receive the CHMP Positive Opinion for Gotenfia (Biosimilar, Simponi)

BMS Reports the US FDA’s sBLA Acceptance with Priority Review of Opdivo for Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma (cHL)

The US FDA Approves Amgen’s Uplizna (Inebilizumab-cdon) to Treat Generalized Myasthenia Gravis

Eli Lilly Reports P-III (TRIUMPH-4) Trial Data on Retatrutide for Weight Management

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