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Japan’s MHLW has accepted sNDA of Arexvy RSV vaccine for adults aged 18-49yrs. at increased risk, expanding its use beyond those aged ≥50yrs.
Submission was based on P-IIIb trial (n=1458) assessing non-inferiority & safety of Arexvy RSV vaccine in individuals (18-49yrs.; n=426) compared to adults (≥60yrs.; n=429); an additional cohort (18-49yrs.; n=603) was followed for…
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The US FDA has approved Dupixent to treat adults with bullous pemphigoid based on P-II/III (ADEPT) trial assessing Dupixent vs PBO for 52wks.; regulatory review is ongoing in the EU, Japan, & China
Pts (n=106) received a loading dose of Dupixent (300mg; n=53) or PBO (n=53), followed by Q2W dosing with OCS. OCS tapering began at Wks.…
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The CHMP has recommended Imreplys (sargramostim) to treat pts of all ages with Haematopoietic Sub-syndrome of Acute Radiation Syndrome (H-ARS) following myelosuppressive radiation exposure, across the EU, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein
Sargramostim is a recombinant human GM-CSF produced using yeast (S. cerevisiae) expression technology
In 2018, the same formulation was approved by the US…
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The CHMP has recommended conditional approval of Zemcelpro in 30 EEA states for adults with haematological malignancies requiring allogeneic HSCT after myeloablative conditioning with no suitable donor; EC’s decision is expected within 2mos.
Zemcelpro (UM171 Cell Therapy) was evaluated in P-II trials for pts with high & very high-risk acute leukemias & myelodysplasias with…
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J&J MedTech has launched Variable Angle Optimized Locking Technology (VOLT) Distal Radius (Wrist) & VOLT Proximal Humerus 3.5 Plating System in the US
VOLT Wrist, developed with the AO Technical Commission, features the VOLT Two-Column Distal Radius Rim Plate with a new shape that sits more distal to target fragments & is less prominent…
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ELIAS Animal Health has reported interim data from an ongoing study of ELIAS Cancer Immunotherapy (ECI) + CT in dog with osteosarcoma
Trial assessed carboplatin (single dose) followed by ECI after 21 days (n=14) vs carboplatin alone (4 doses; n=14), showing 1yr. survival rates of 71% vs 21%; data was presented at ACVIM Forum…
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Merck & Daiichi Sankyo have dosed first pts with ifinatamab deruxtecan (I-DXd) in its P-III (IDeate-Prostate01) trial for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), which was initiated based on positive P-I/II (IDeate-PanTumor01) trial data
The P-III (IDeate-Prostate01) trial will evaluate I-DXd (12mg/kg) vs docetaxel (75mg/m²) plus corticosteroid in ~1440 mCRPC pts, who progressed during or after…
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Health Canada has approved Kisqali (ribociclib) + an aromatase inhibitor (AI) for adj. treatment of adults with HR+/HER2-, stage II-III early breast cancer (EBC) at high risk of recurrence
Approval was supported by global P-III (NATALEE) study assessing Kisqali + AI vs AI alone as an adj. treatment of pts (n=5101) with stage II & III…
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The US FDA has approved integrated sacral neuromodulation (iSNM) system to treat urinary urge incontinence (UUI)
iSNM device was evaluated in a P-II trial in 128 pts, which showed 84.2% pts achieved ≥50% reduction in urgent leaks, with 84% & 42% responders experiencing >75% & 100% reduction, respectively in UUI symptoms at 6mos.; 3.5x…
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The P-III (TEMPLE) trial assessed Qulipta (60mg, QD) vs the highest tolerated dose of topiramate (50, 75 or 100mg; QD) over 24wks. in 545 adults with ≥4 monthly migraine days (MMD) across 73 sites in the EU, Israel & Canada, followed by a 52wk. open-label phase, where all pts received Qulipta
Trial met its…

