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The US FDA has granted BTD to Enhertu + Perjeta for the 1L treatment of adults with unresectable or metastatic HER2+ breast cancer
Designation was supported by P-III (DESTINY-Breast09) trial data on Enhertu (5.4mg/kg) ± Perjeta vs taxane, trastuzumab & Perjeta (THP) in HER2+ metastatic breast cancer pts (n=1157)
Trial showed improved PFS by 44% (mPFS: 40.7…
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NKGen Biotech has partnered with HekaBio to accelerate the regulatory, manufacturing & commercial development of troculeucel in Japan
As per the collaboration, HekaBio will lead trials & handle regulatory activities with Japan’s PMDA for pre-market approval of troculeucel in neurodegenerative diseases, incl. Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s. Also, HekaBio aims for first pts dosing in Japan…
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Keros has dosed the first pts in P-III (RENEW) trial assessing elritercept vs PBO in adults with transfusion-dependent anemia with very low, low, or intermediate risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS)
Dosing triggers a $10M milestone under Keros & Takeda’s Jan 2025 deal, in which Takeda gained global rights to develop, manufacture, & commercialize elritercept (excl.…
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Samsung Bioepis has entered into a definitive agreement to grant Harrow exclusive commercial rights of its ophthalmology biosimilar portfolio incl. Byooviz, biosimilar to Lucentis (ranibizumab), & Opuviz, biosimilar to Eylea (aflibercept) in the US
Byooviz has been available in the US through Biogen since its launch in Jun 2022. In Oct 2024, Biogen notified…
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The US FDA has granted priority review to NDA of TAR-200 for the treatment of Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG)-unresponsive HR-NMIBC with CIS &/or papillary tumors
NDA was supported by the P-IIb (SunRISe-1) trial, assessing TAR-200 in pts ineligible or opting out of radical cystectomy that showed an 82.4% CR rate & 52.9% remained cancer-free for at…
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Saluda Medical has reported full commercial launch of EVA in the US following its approval in Dec 2024
Saluda Medical will present new clinical data on EVA and the Evoke SmartLoop System at ASPN 2025, featuring 11 abstracts, one oral presentation, & over 37 total publications, incl. 36-month efficacy results from the EVOKE Study…
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Quince Therapeutics has completed enrolment in its P-III (NEAT) trial to assess eDSP (6 infusions once every 21–30 days) vs PBO in Ataxia-Telangiectasia pts (n=105), incl. 83 pts (6-9yrs.) in primary analysis population & 22 pts aged ≥10yrs.
Trial will assess change from baseline to the last efficacy visit using RmICARS as the 1EP; pts…
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Nicox has granted Kowa exclusive global rights to develop & commercialize NCX 470 for glaucoma or ocular hypertension, excl. territories already licensed to Ocumension (China, Korea & Southeast Asia) & to Kowa (Japan)
As per the deal, Nicox will receive $8.7M (€7.5M) upfront & near-term milestones tied to positive topline P-III (Denali) trial data…
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The US FDA has approved prefilled syringe formulation of Shingrix (Recombinant Zoster Vaccine) for the prevention of shingles (herpes zoster)
Approval was supported by data demonstrating its technical comparability to the existing format, which incl. 2 separate vials, a lyophilised antigen & a liquid adjuvant, combined by healthcare professionals before use
Additionally, Shingrix prefilled…
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Accuro 3S ultrasound system & SpineNav-AI received FDA clearance to provide anatomical guidance during needle or catheter placement; further regulatory filings for advanced features are planned, alongside ongoing clinical collaborations, limited release, & upcoming full market launch
Accuro 3S is a portable system featuring SpineNav-AI & a Dual-Array convex probe with 2 aligned transducer…

