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Neurent Medical Receives the US FDA’s 510(k) Clearance of NEUROMARK System for Chronic Rhinitis

Shots: The US FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to the next generation NEUROMARK system for pts with chronic rhinitis The new system optimizes posterior nasal nerve treatment by providing real-time feedback for accurate electrode placement & confirming treatment delivery, with a flexible shaft & atraumatic leaflets that conform to pts anatomy for maximizing treatment coverage…

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Abbvie

AbbVie’s Mavyret Receives the US FDA’s Approval for Acute Hepatitis C Virus

Shots: The US FDA has approved label expansion of Mavyret (glecaprevir/pibrentasvir) to treat pts (≥3yrs.) with acute or chronic HCV infection, without cirrhosis or with compensated cirrhosis Label expansion was supported by P-III (M20-350) trial assessing Mavyret (QD, PO) in 286 treatment-naïve adults with acute HCV infection for 8wks. & then followed for 12wks. Trial…

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Deep Apple Therapeutics Enters a Research Collaboration and Licensing Deal with Novo Nordisk to Advance Oral Small Molecules

Shots: Deep Apple & Novo have partnered to discover, develop, & commercialize oral small molecules targeting novel non-incretin GPCRs for cardiometabolic diseases, incl. obesity, using Deep Apple’s drug discovery tech Novo will gain exclusive global rights to develop, manufacture, & commercialize assets discovered & optimized by Deep Apple for ~$812M in upfront, research costs, &…

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Apellis and Sobi

Apellis Pharmaceuticals and Sobi Report P-III (VALIANT) Trial Data of Empaveli for C3 Glomerulopathy (C3G) and Primary IC-MPGN

Shots: Apellis & Sobi have reported data from the open-label period of P-III (VALIANT) trial of Empaveli for the treatment of C3G & primary immune complex membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (IC-MPGN); regulatory review is ongoing in the US & EU The P-III (VALIANT) trial assessed Empaveli (Q2W) vs PBO in C3G or primary IC-MPGN pts (≥12yrs., n=124)…

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LEX Diagnostics

LEX Diagnostics Seeks 510(k) Clearance and CLIA Waiver Status for its VELO system to Deliver Highly Sensitive PCR Results

Shots: The US FDA has received 510(k) clearance & CLIA waiver application of VELO system for highly sensitive PCR results for respiratory pathogens LEX Diagnostics has completed US trials of the VELO system & Influenza/COVID assay during the 2024/2025 season & expects 510(k) clearance by late 2025 or early 2026, pending FDA review VELO system…

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Aytu and Fabre-Kramer

Aytu BioPharma Collaborates with Fabre-Kramer Pharmaceuticals to Commercialize Exxua (Gepirone) in the US for Major Depressive Disorder

Shots: Aytu has collaborated with Fabre-Kramer to commercialize Exxua in the US for treating major depressive disorder; launch is expected in Q4’25 As per the deal, Fabre-Kramer has received $3M upfront & is eligible to receive $3M within 45 days of the Exxua’s 1yr. commercial sale, increasing to $5M if net sales reach $35M as…

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Samsung Bioepis ans NIPRO

Samsung Bioepis Collaborates with NIPRO to Commercialize Biosimilar Candidates in Japan 

Shots: Samsung Bioepis & NIPRO have entered into a license, development & commercialization agreement for various biosimilar candidates, incl. SB17, a biosimilar version of Stelara (ustekinumab) in Japan As per the deal, NIPRO will be responsible for commercialization of the biosimilar candidates in Japan, with Samsung Bioepis handling development, manufacturing & supply activities Ustekinumab is…

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Italfarmaco

Italfarmaco Obtains the EC’s Conditional Approval for Duvyzat to Treat Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)

Shots: The EC has granted conditional approval to Duvyzat (givinostat) for the treatment of ambulant DMD pts (≥6yrs.) on corticosteroids, regardless of underlying genetic mutation in all 30 EEA states Approval was based on the P-III (EPIDYS) study assessing Duvyzat (BID) vs PBO in ambulant DMD boys (n=179) on corticosteroid therapy Trial met its 1EP…

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