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Apellis and Sobi
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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)…
June 9, 2025

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LEX Diagnostics
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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…
June 9, 2025

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Aytu and Fabre-Kramer
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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…
June 9, 2025

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Samsung Bioepis ans NIPRO
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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…
June 9, 2025

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Italfarmaco
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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…
June 9, 2025

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Arvinas and Pfizer
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Arvinas and Pfizer Report the US FDA’s NDA Submission of Vepdegestrant for ESR1-Mutated Breast Cancer

Shots: FDA has received NDA of vepdegestrant (ARV-471) to treat pts with ESR1-mutated ER+/HER2- advanced or metastatic breast cancer previously treated with endocrine-based therapy NDA was backed by P-III (VERITAC-2) trial assessing ARV-471 alone vs fulvestrant in mentioned pts (n=624) previously treated with CDK4/6 inhibitor + endocrine therapy Trial showed improved PFS (1EP) by 43%…
June 9, 2025

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WEEKLY SNAPSHOT

PharmaShots Weekly Snapshots (Jun 02, 2025 – Jun 06, 2025)   

This week PharmaShots’ news was all about the updates on Clinical Trials, Regulatory, Pharma, MedTech, M&A, Biosimilar, COVID-19 & Animal Health. Check out our full report below:    AstraZeneca Presents P-III (MATTERHORN) Trial Data of Imfinzi as Perioperative Therapy for G/GEJ Cancers at ASCO 2025  Read More: AstraZeneca  Novartis Reveals Interim P-III (PSMAddition) Trial Data of Pluvicto…
June 6, 2025

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NEWS

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Reports Interim P-III (VISIONARY) Trial Data of Sibeprenlimab for Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy (IgAN)

Shots: Otsuka Pharmaceutical has reported interim P-III (VISIONARY) trial data evaluating sibeprenlimab (400mg, SC, Q4W) vs PBO in ~510 IgAN pts, who were on SoC therapy Trial showed a 51.2% reduction in 24hr. uPCR (1EP) at 9mos. (presented at ERA 2025) & will continue to assess kidney function (2EP) via eGFR over 24mos., with completion…
June 6, 2025

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Astrazeneca
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AstraZeneca’s Calquence Regimen Receives the EC’s Approval for 1L Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL)

Shots: The EC has approved Calquence (acalabrutinib) + venetoclax ± Gazyva for the treatment of adults with 1L CLL; regulatory review is ongoing in other regions Approval was based on the P-III (AMPLIFY) trial assessing Calquence regimen with or without Gazyva vs chemoimmunotherapy (fludarabine-cyclophosphamide-rituximab or bendamustine-rituximab) in treatment-naïve CLL pts without del(17p) or TP53 mutation Trial showed…
June 6, 2025

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