PharmaShots Weekly Snapshots (May 12, 2025 – May 16, 2025)
This week PharmaShots’ news was all about the updates on Clinical Trials, Regulatory, Pharma, MedTech, M&A & Animal Health. Check out our full report below:
Johnson & Johnson Reveals P-III (ICONIC-TOTAL) Trial Data of Icotrokinra for Plaque Psoriasis
Read More: J&J
AstraZeneca Reports…
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The US FDA has accepted NDA & granted priority review to Orladeyo (berotralstat) for the treatment of HAE pts (2-11yrs.), with PDUFA action date of Sep 12, 2025. Line extension application has been filed with the EMA; further filings are planned globally incl. Japan & Canada
NDA was supported by P-III (APeX-P) trial assessing Orladeyo…
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The US FDA has accepted sNDA of Filspari for the treatment of FSGS, plus FDA has planned to hold advisory committee meeting to discuss the application (PDUFA: Jan 13, 2026)
sNDA was supported by P-III (DUPLEX) trial & P-II (DUET) trial assessing Filspari vs irbesartan in FSGS pts; Pts completing the DUPLEX & DUET double-blind…
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FDA has approved Zynyz (retifanlimab-dlwr) + Pt-based CT as 1L treatment of inoperable locally recurrent or metastatic SCAC, & as monotx. for locally recurrent or metastatic SCAC progressing on or intolerant to Pt-based CT; EMA & PMDA’s application are under review
Approval was based on P-III (POD1UM-303/InterAACT2) trial assessing Zynyz + Pt-based CT vs…
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The US FDA has granted accelerated approval to Emrelis (telisotuzumab vedotin-tllv) for treatment-experienced pts with locally advanced or metastatic, c-Met overexpressing, non-squamous NSCLC
Approval was backed by an ongoing P-II (LUMINOSITY) study assessing Emrelis as 2L/3L treatment of c-Met overexpressing NSCLC; showing an ORR of 35% & mDoR of 7.2mos. in pts (n=84) with…
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Merck has reported ongoing P-III (KEYNOTE-B96/ENGOT-ov65) trial findings on Keytruda for the treatment of Pt-resistant recurrent ovarian cancer
Trial assessed Keytruda (400mg, IV, Q6W for ~2yrs.) with CT ± Avastin vs PBO + CT ± Avastin in pts (n=643)
Trial met its 1EP of improved PFS in overall population & 2EP of OS in pts…
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TelmyVet & PetPace have launched the Quality-of-Life Consultation, a virtual care service to support pets & their families during end-of-life stages
Service combines TelmyVet’s telemedicine platform with PetPace’s AI-powered smart collar, which tracks HRV, vital signs, mobility, & behavior to assess pain & stress. It offers a supportive space for pet parent guidance &…
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Genesys Spine has launched its Stasys-C 3DP Cervical Standalone System to simplify anterior cervical procedures
Stasys-C has a non-screw-based fixation method with quick, non-impacting anchor deployment via a direct anterior approach, plus it has Quick Turn Cam Lock, which allows visual anchor engagement & locking confirmation, while the SemaFour surface design maximizes wettability, surface…
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Septerna & Novo Nordisk to identify, develop & market oral small molecules for obesity, T2D & other cardiometabolic diseases under an exclusive global collaboration & license agreement
As per the deal, Septerna will receive ~$2.2B, incl. over $200M in upfront & near-term milestones, plus research, development, & commercial milestones, along with net sales-based tiered…
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The US FDA has approved Welireg for the treatment of pts (≥12yrs.) with advanced, unresectable, or metastatic pheochromocytoma & paraganglioma (PPGL)
Approval was based on Cohort A1 data from P-II (LITESPARK-015) trial assessing Welireg monotx. (120mg; QD) in 72 pts with unresectable or non-curable PPGL & stable blood pressure (BP <150/90 mm Hg, <135/85 mm…

