BI Collaborates with LEO Pharma to Commercialize & Develop Spevigo

Shots: LEO Pharma has entered into an exclusive global license & transfer agreement with BI to commercialize & advance the development of Spevigo (spesolimab) As per the deal, LEO Pharma will handle commercialization & further development of Spevigo in exchange for $105.18M (€90M) upfront, along with milestones & tiered royalties; closing expected in H2’25, subject…

ByRidhi RastogiJuly 14, 2025

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Takeda Reports P-III (FirstLight & RadiantLight) Trials Data on Oveporexton for Narcolepsy Type 1 (NT1)

Shots: Takeda has reported data from 2 P-III (FirstLight & RadiantLight) trials assessing oveporexton over 12wks. in NT1 pts, where FirstLight randomized 168 pts in 3 arms (high dose, low dose & PBO), while RadiantLight randomized 105 pts in 2 arms (high dose & PBO) Both studies showed improvements across all doses at Wk. 12…

ByRidhi RastogiJuly 14, 2025

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AstraZeneca Reports P-III (BaxHTN) Trial Results of Baxdrostat for Uncontrolled or Treatment Resistant Hypertension

Shots: AstraZeneca has reported P-III (BaxHTN) trial findings on baxdrostat in pts with uncontrolled hypertension on two antihypertensives & those with resistant hypertension on ≥3 drugs, incl. a diuretic The P-III (BaxHTN) trial evaluated baxdrostat (1 or 2mg) vs PBO on top of SoCs in 796 pts over 12wks. At Wk. 24, 300 pts on…

ByRidhi RastogiJuly 14, 2025

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Bayer Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Kerendia (Finerenone) to Treat Heart Failure (HF)

Shots: The US FDA has approved Kerendia/Firialta (10, 20, & 40mg) for HF pts having a left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) of ≥40%, i.e. mildly reduced (HFmrEF) or preserved LVEF (HFpEF). Awaits authorization in China, EU & Japan, with global applications planned Approval was based on the P-III (FINEARTS-HF) trial, a part of P-III (MOONRAKER, n=15000) study, where…

ByRidhi RastogiJuly 14, 2025

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GSK Reports the US FDA’s Application Acceptance of Arexvy to Prevent Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Disease

Shots: The US FDA has accepted application of Arexvy RSV vaccine for adults aged 18-49yrs. at increased risk, expanding its use beyond those aged ≥50yrs.; FDA decision is anticipated H1’26. GSK is also seeking expanded RSV vaccine indications in other regions, incl. the EEA & Japan Submission was based on P-IIIb trial (n=1458) assessing immune response & safety…

ByRidhi RastogiJuly 14, 2025

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Ascentage Pharma Reports the NMPA’s Conditional Approval of Lisaftoclax for the Treatment of CLL/SLL

Shots: China’s NMPA has granted conditional approval to lisaftoclax for treating adults with chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL) who have previously received ≥1 systemic therapy incl. BTK inhibitors Approval was based on pivotal P-II (APG2575CC201) trial assessing lisaftoclax monotx. in r/r CLL/SLL pts previously treated with BTK inhibitors &/or immunochemotherapy, which met its 1EP of improved…

ByRidhi RastogiJuly 14, 2025

WEEKLY SNAPSHOT

PharmaShots Weekly Snapshots (Jul 07, 2025 – Jul 11, 2025)   

This week, PharmaShots’ news was all about the updates on clinical trials, Regulatory, Pharma, MedTech, M&A, and Biosimilars. Check out our full report below:  PulseSight Therapeutics Reports First Patient Dosing with PST-611 in P-I (PST-611-CT1) Trial for Dry AMD/Geographic Atrophy  Read More: PulseSight Therapeutics BioAtla Presents Preliminary P-I Trial Data of BA3182 in Patients with…

ByRidhi RastogiJuly 11, 2025

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Dymicron Secures US FDA IDE Approval for Triadyme-C Cervical Disc Study

Shots: Dymicron received the US FDA’s IDE approval to initiate a pivotal trial of Triadyme-C, a cervical artificial disc, to treat symptomatic cervical disc disease (SCDD) across leading US spine centers starting Q4’25 The study will compare the safety and effectiveness of Triadyme-C vs. anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). The 1EP of the study…

ByRidhi RastogiJuly 11, 2025

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BeOne Medicines’ Tevimbra Receives the EC Approval for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma

Shots: The EC has approved Tevimbra (tislelizumab) + gemcitabine & cisplatin for 1L treatment of adults with metastatic or recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), not amenable to curative surgery or radiotherapy Approval was based on P-III (RATIONALE-309) trial assessing Tevimbra + gemcitabine & cisplatin vs PBO + gemcitabine & cisplatin in 263 treatment-naïve NPC pts Trial…

ByRidhi RastogiJuly 10, 2025

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LEO Pharma Reports Interim P-IIIb (ADHAND) Trial Data on Adbry for Atopic Dermatitis

Shots: LEO Pharma has reported 16wk. interim data from P-IIIb (ADHAND) trial assessing Adbry monotx. (tralokinumab; 300mg, Q2W) vs PBO for 16wks. in adults with mod. to sev. atopic dermatitis on hands eligible for systemic therapy, followed by a 16wk. open-label phase, where all pts received Adbry Trial met its 1EP, with higher proportion of…

ByRidhi RastogiJuly 10, 2025

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BI Collaborates with LEO Pharma to Commercialize & Develop Spevigo

Takeda Reports P-III (FirstLight & RadiantLight) Trials Data on Oveporexton for Narcolepsy Type 1 (NT1)

AstraZeneca Reports P-III (BaxHTN) Trial Results of Baxdrostat for Uncontrolled or Treatment Resistant Hypertension

Bayer Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Kerendia (Finerenone) to Treat Heart Failure (HF)

GSK Reports the US FDA’s Application Acceptance of Arexvy to Prevent Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Disease

Ascentage Pharma Reports the NMPA’s Conditional Approval of Lisaftoclax for the Treatment of CLL/SLL

PharmaShots Weekly Snapshots (Jul 07, 2025 – Jul 11, 2025)

Dymicron Secures US FDA IDE Approval for Triadyme-C Cervical Disc Study

BeOne Medicines’ Tevimbra Receives the EC Approval for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma

LEO Pharma Reports Interim P-IIIb (ADHAND) Trial Data on Adbry for Atopic Dermatitis

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