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Biocon Biologics Receives the FDA’s Approval & Provisional Interchangeability Designation for Aukelso and Bosaya (Biosimilars, Xgeva and Prolia)

Shots: The US FDA has approved & granted provisional interchangeability designation to Aukelso (70mg/mL, SC, single-dose vial) & Bosaya (60mg/mL, SC, PFS), biosimilar versions of Amgen’s Xgeva & Prolia (denosumab) Clinical data showed both biosimilars matched the reference product in quality, safety & efficacy, plus Bosaya was approved with Prolia’s REMS to inform about sev. hypocalcemia…
September 18, 2025

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AstraZeneca Reports Interim P-III (TULIP-SC) Trial Data of Saphnelo for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Shots: AstraZeneca has reported interim P-III (TULIP-SC) trial data assessing Saphnelo (anifrolumab; 120mg, SC, QW, accessorisedPFS) vs PBO in 367 pts (18-70yrs.) with mod. to sev. active, autoantibody-positive SLE while receiving SoC Interim analysis conducted after the first 220 pts reached Wk. 52, showed Saphnelo reduced disease activity (1EP), measured by BICLA at Wk. 52; data to be…
September 18, 2025

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Amber Implants Reports the US FDA’s 510(k) Clearance of VCFix Spinal System for Treating Vertebral Compression Fractures

Shots: The US FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to VCFix Spinal System for thetreatment of vertebral compression fractures The company plans to launch a US pilot program in early 2026, expand physician access later that year, extend the EXPAND trial into the US, & pursue EU label expansion for stand-alone use & one-level fixation integration…
September 17, 2025

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Alteogen’s Eyluxvi (Biosimilar, Eylea) Receives the EC’s Approval for Retinal Diseases

Shots: The EC has approved Eyluxvi (ALT-L9), a biosimilar version of Eylea (aflibercept), to treat wet AMD, visual impairment due to macular oedema secondary to branch/central retinal vein occlusion & visual impairment due to diabetic macular oedema & myopic choroidal neovascularisation Approval was based on P-III trials conducted across the EU, South Korea, & Japan,…
September 17, 2025

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Johnson & Johnson MedTech Launches Shockwave Javelin Peripheral IVL Catheter in the EU

Shots: J&J has launched Shockwave Javelin peripheral IVL catheter in the EU to modify calcium & cross extremely narrowed vessels in pts with peripheral artery disease (PAD) Shockwave Javelin was studied in FORWARD PAD IDE trial that demonstrated similar safety & effectiveness compared to balloon-based Shockwave IVL catheters, regardless of the nature of calcified lesions…
September 17, 2025

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Areteia Therapeutics Reports P-III (EXHALE-4) Trial Data of Dexpramipexole to Treat Eosinophilic Asthma

Shots: Areteia Therapeutics has reported P-III (EXHALE-4) trial data assessing dexpramipexole (75 or 150mg, PO, BID) vs PBO as an add-on therapy to treat pts (n=600; ≥12yrs.) with inadequately controlled moderate-to-severe asthma & blood AEC ≥300 cells/μL Trial showed that 150mg improved lung function over Wks. 20 & 24 (1EP), as measured by pre-BD FEV1…
September 17, 2025

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Biocartis Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Idylla CDx MSI Test to Identify MSI-H Colorectal Cancer Patients

Shots: The US FDA has approved the PMA application for Idylla CDx MSI Test, a cartridge-based, fully automated “sample-to-result” companion diagnostic, with US launch anticipated soon & availability in other non-US markets to follow The Idylla CDx MSI Test helps identify MSI-H colorectal cancer pts eligible for Opdivo (nivolumab) alone or with Yervoy (ipilimumab), as…
September 17, 2025

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Novo Nordisk Reveals P-III (REDEFINE 1) Trial Data of Cagrilintide for Weight Loss in Obese/Overweight 

Shots: Novo Nordisk has reported a sub-analysis of P-III (REDEFINE 1) trial assessing cagrilintide monotx. (2.4mg) with lifestyle intervention vs PBO in 3,417 obese/overweight pts with ≥1 obesity-related comorbidities, & without type 2 diabetes Trial showed 11.8% superior weight loss vs 2.3% after 68wks., while 31.6% lost ≥15% of body weight vs 4.7%. However, weight…
September 16, 2025

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Merck and Daiichi Sankyo’s Raludotatug deruxtecan Receives FDA’s Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Ovarian, Primary Peritoneal, or Fallopian Tube Cancers 

Shots: The US FDA has granted BTD to Raludotatug deruxtecan (R-DXd) for the treatment of adults with Pt-resistant epithelial ovarian, primary peritoneal or fallopian tube cancers expressing CDH6 who have received prior treatment with Avastin Designation was based on P-I trial (n=179) & the ongoing P-II/III (REJOICE-Ovarian01) trial (n=~710), with subgroup analysis of P-I presented at…
September 16, 2025

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