Takeda’s Adcetris Regimen Receives the EC’s Approval to Treat Newly Diagnosed Hodgkin Lymphoma

Shots: The EC has approved Adcetris (brentuximab vedotin) + ECADD (etoposide, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, dacarbazine & dexamethasone) to treat adults with newly diagnosed Stage IIb with risk factors/III/IV Hodgkin lymphoma following CHMP’s positive opinion in Apr 2025 Approval was based on P-III (HD21) trial assessing Adcetris + ECADD vs escalated doses of BEACOPP in above pts,…

ByRidhi RastogiJune 4, 2025

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Amber Implants Reports Trial Data of VCFix Spinal System for Treating Vertebral Compression Fractures

Shots: Amber Implants has reported 1yr. follow-up data from its trial assessing VCFix Spinal System in Germany for the treatment of vertebral compression fractures Trial showed immediate & sustained improvements in pain, with ≥8-point decrease in NPRS along with 84-point reduction in disability scores (per ODI) at 6mos., which were sustained through 1yr. in pts with…

ByRidhi RastogiJune 4, 2025

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J&J Presents P-III (AMPLITUDE) Trial Data of Akeega for Metastatic Castration-Sensitive Prostate Cancer (mCSPC) at ASCO 2025

Shots: The P-III (AMPLITUDE) trial assessed Akeega (niraparib & abiraterone acetate tablet) + prednisone + ADT vs PBO/AAP + ADT in 696 pts with deleterious germline or somatic HRR gene-altered mCSPC, meeting its 1EP of improved rPFS In BRCA-altered pts (n=191), trial showed a 48% & 56% reduction in rPFS & symptomatic progression risk, respectively,…

ByRidhi RastogiJune 4, 2025

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Bayer Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Nubeqa for Treating Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer (mHSPC)

Shots: The US FDA has approved Nubeqa (darolutamide) in combination with androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) ± docetaxel to treat mHSPC pts; approval process in the EU is ongoing Approval was based on the P-III (ARANOTE) trial evaluating Nubeqa (600mg, BID) + ADT (n=446) vs PBO + ADT (n=223) in 669 mHSPC pts Trial showed a 46% reduction in rPFS (1EP),…

ByRidhi RastogiJune 4, 2025

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Roche Reports P-III (IMforte) Trial Findings on Tecentriq Regimen as a 1L Maintenance Therapy for ES-SCLC

Shots: Roche has reported P-III (IMforte) trial data of Tecentriq + lurbinectedin as 1L maintenance therapy for ES-SCLC pts (≥18yrs) Trial assessed the regimen vs Tecentriq monotx. in ES-SCLC pts, where 660 pts received induction therapy with Tecentriq + CT (4 x 21-day cycles) & 483 pts without progression were then randomized to maintenance with…

ByRidhi RastogiJune 3, 2025

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Bayer Presents P-III (OASIS 4) Study Data of Elinzanetant for Vasomotor Symptoms (VMS) Associated with Breast Cancer Therapies at ASCO 2025

Shots: The P-III (OASIS-4) study evaluated elinzanetant (120mg, PO, QD) vs PBO for 52wks. to treat mod. to sev. VMS associated with endocrine therapy for treatment or prevention of HR+ breast cancer, with an optional 2yr. extension; regulatory filings are ongoing in the US, EU & other regions Trial showed reduced VMS frequency (1EP), with…

ByRidhi RastogiJune 3, 2025

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Amgen Highlights P-III (DeLLphi-304) Trial Findings of Imdelltra for SCLC at ASCO 2025

Shots: The P-III (DeLLphi-304) trial evaluated Imdelltra (tarlatamab-dlle) vs SoC CT (topotecan globally excl. Japan; lurbinectedin in the US, Canada, Australia, Singapore, Korea; amrubicin in Japan) in SCLC pts (n=509) who progressed on or after 1L of Pt-based CT Trial met its 1EP of superior OS & 2EPs of improved PFS & PROs for dyspnea…

ByRidhi RastogiJune 3, 2025

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Regeneron Enters a ~$2B In-Licensing Deal with Hansoh Pharma for HS-20094, Expanding its Obesity Portfolio

Shots: Regeneron has entered into an in-licensing agreement with Hansoh for exclusive global clinical development & commercialization rights of HS-20094, excl. Mainland China, Hong Kong & Macau As per the deal, Hansoh will receive $80M upfront & ~$1.93B in development, regulatory & sales milestones, with low double digits royalties on sales in Regeneron-licensed areas HS-20094…

ByRidhi RastogiJune 3, 2025

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Moderna’s mNEXSPIKE Receives the US FDA’s Approval to Protect Against COVID-19

Shots: The US FDA has approved mNEXSPIKE (mRNA-1283) for active immunization against COVID-19 in individuals (≥12yrs.) with ≥1 underlying risk factor as defined by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; regulatory review is ongoing in other regions Approval was based on P-III (NextCOVE) trial assessing mNEXSPIKE (10 or 50μg) vs Spikevax (mRNA-1273) in ~11,400 subjects…

ByRidhi RastogiJune 3, 2025

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BMS Enters a ~$11.1B Deal with BioNTech to Jointly Develop and Commercialize BNT327

Shots: BMS & BioNTech will co-develop & co-commercialize BioNTech’s BNT327 alone & in combination to treat solid tumors; BMS to hold MA globally excl. the US, UK, China, Turkey, & EU, where BioNTech will be the holder As per the deal, BioNTech will receive $1.5B upfront, $2B in non-contingent annual payments through 2028 & ~$7.6B…

ByRidhi RastogiJune 3, 2025

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Takeda’s Adcetris Regimen Receives the EC’s Approval to Treat Newly Diagnosed Hodgkin Lymphoma

Amber Implants Reports Trial Data of VCFix Spinal System for Treating Vertebral Compression Fractures

J&J Presents P-III (AMPLITUDE) Trial Data of Akeega for Metastatic Castration-Sensitive Prostate Cancer (mCSPC) at ASCO 2025

Bayer Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Nubeqa for Treating Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer (mHSPC)

Roche Reports P-III (IMforte) Trial Findings on Tecentriq Regimen as a 1L Maintenance Therapy for ES-SCLC

Bayer Presents P-III (OASIS 4) Study Data of Elinzanetant for Vasomotor Symptoms (VMS) Associated with Breast Cancer Therapies at ASCO 2025

Amgen Highlights P-III (DeLLphi-304) Trial Findings of Imdelltra for SCLC at ASCO 2025

Regeneron Enters a ~$2B In-Licensing Deal with Hansoh Pharma for HS-20094, Expanding its Obesity Portfolio

Moderna’s mNEXSPIKE Receives the US FDA’s Approval to Protect Against COVID-19

BMS Enters a ~$11.1B Deal with BioNTech to Jointly Develop and Commercialize BNT327

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