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The CHMP has recommended Tezspire for the treatment of Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP); regulatory review is ongoing in the US, China, Japan & other countries
Opinion was based on the P-III (WAYPOINT) study assessing Tezspire (SC) vs PBO to treat adults with severe CRSwNP for 52wks., followed by a post-treatment follow-up duration…
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PharmaShots’ Designation Report provides a concise overview of the latest drug designations granted by major regulatory authorities, including the FDA, EMA, MHLW, Health Canada, and NMPA
The August 2025 report covers designations granted to 37 drugs and 4 medical devices, spanning 14 small molecules, 5 biologics, 7 cell and gene therapies & 4 medical devices, among others
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Angelini Pharma has entered into an exclusive global option agreement with Sovargen to develop & commercialize SVG105 for the treatment of brain health disorders
As per the deal, Angelini & Sovargen will co-lead preclinical development of SVG105, with Angelini having the option to advance it clinically & commercially outside Korea, China, Hong Kong, Macau,…
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Starpharma has entered into a collaboration & license agreement with Genentech to develop dendrimer-drug conjugates incorporating Genentech’s drugs for oncology targets, leveraging Starpharma’s DEP drug delivery tech
As per the deal, Genentech will receive an exclusive global license under Starpharma’s IP to develop & commercialize collaboration-derived products, potentially multiple per target, in exchange for…
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The EC has approved Tryngolza (olezarsen) as an adjunct to diet in adult patients for the treatment of genetically confirmed familial chylomicronemia syndrome
Approval was based on P-III (Balance) trial assessing Tryngolza (Q4W) vs PBO, which showed reduced triglyceride levels at 6mos., sustained through 12mos., with decrease in acute pancreatitis events over 12mos.; data…
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The CHMP has recommended AVT03, a biosimilar version of Amgen’s Prolia & Xgeva (denosumab) for the treatment of bone & skeletal disorders
STADA & Dr. Reddy’s have semi-exclusive commercial rights to AVT03 in the EU, incl. Switzerland & the UK, leading to STADA marketing it as Kefdensis (Prolia; 60mg/mL PFS) & Zvogra (Xgeva; 70mg/mL single-use…
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The CHMP has recommended elinzanetant for treating mod. to sev. vasomotor symptoms linked with menopause or caused by AET related to breast cancer based on P-III (OASIS-1, 2, 3 & 4) trials
OASIS-1 & 2 showed reduced mod. to sev. menopausal VMS vs. PBO at wks. 4 & 12, with >80% pts (incl. those…
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Pfizer has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Metsera, expanding to obesity & cardiometabolic market
As per the deal, Metsera will receive $47.5/share, representing an enterprise value of ~$4.9B, plus a non-transferable CVR of ~$22.50/share tied to milestones: $5 on P-III start of MET-097i + MET-233i, $7 on FDA approval for MET-097i monotx.,…
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The US FDA has approved Keytruda Qlex (pembrolizumab & berahyaluronidase alfa-pmph) for subcutaneous dosing in adults across 38 approved indications of Keytruda, with US availability expected by late Sep 2025
Approval was based on P-III (3475A-D77) trial assessing Keytruda Qlex (790mg/9600 units, Q6W) + Pt doublet CT vs IV Keytruda (400mg, Q6W) + Pt doublet CT…
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The P-III (evERA Breast Cancer) trial evaluated giredestrant + everolimus vs SoC ET + everolimus in ER+, HER2-, LA/M breast cancer pts previously treated with CDK4/6 inhibitors & endocrine therapy (ET) in adj. or LA/M settings
Trial met its co-1EPs of improved PFS in both the ITT & ESR1-mutated populations, while OS showed a…

