Novartis Reveals Interim P-III (PSMAddition) Trial Data of Pluvicto for Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer (mHSPC)

Shots: Novartis has reported interim P-III (PSMAddition) trial data assessing Pluvicto + SoC (ARPI + ADT) vs SoC in PSMA+ mHSPC adults, with pts switching to Pluvicto upon confirmation of radiographic progression & per physician's discretion Trial met its 1EP of improved rPFS, with favorable OS trend (2EP) observed; data to be shared in future…

ByRidhi RastogiJune 2, 2025

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Sandoz Launches Wyost and Jubbonti (Biosimilars, Xgeva and Prolia) in the US

Shots: Sandoz has launched Wyost & Jubbonti, interchangeable biosimilar versions of Amgen’s Xgeva & Prolia (denosumab) in the US Jubbonti (60mg/1mL) treats postmenopausal women & men with osteoporosis at high fracture risk, glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis in both sexes, & increases bone mass in men on androgen deprivation therapy for nonmetastatic prostate cancer & women on adjuvant aromatase…

ByRidhi RastogiJune 2, 2025

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GSK Reports the US FDA’s NDA Acceptance of Linerixibat for Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) Patients with Cholestatic Pruritus

Shots: The US FDA has accepted NDA of linerixibat for the treatment of cholestatic pruritus in PBC pts (PDUFA: Mar 24, 2026) NDA is supported by P-III (GLISTEN) trial assessing linerixibat (n=119) vs PBO (n=119) to treat 238 PBC pts with cholestatic pruritus; pts could switch to linerixibat in Part B of the trial Trial…

ByRidhi RastogiJune 2, 2025

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AstraZeneca Presents P-III (MATTERHORN) Trial Data of Imfinzi as Perioperative Therapy for G/GEJ Cancers at ASCO 2025

Shots: AstraZeneca has shared P-III (MATTERHORN) trial data assessing perioperative Imfinzi + FLOT (n=474) vs PBO + FLOT (n=474) in 948 pts with stage II-IVA G/GEJ cancers at ASCO 2025 Pts received Imfinzi (1500mg) + FLOT or PBO + FLOT for Q4W × 2 cycles before surgery followed by Imfinzi (2 cycles with FLOT CT + 10…

ByRidhi RastogiJune 2, 2025

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Sanofi to Acquire Blueprint Medicines for ~$9.5B

Shots: Sanofi to acquire Blueprint Medicines, expanding its rare immunological disease portfolio As per the deal, Blueprint shareholders will receive $129/share in cash (~$9.1B equity value) & one non-tradeable CVR of $2 & $4 per share upon achievement of development & regulatory milestones, respectively, for BLU-808, totaling the deal value up to $9.5B on a…

ByRidhi RastogiJune 2, 2025

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Kura Oncology and Kyowa Kirin Report the US FDA’s NDA Acceptance and Priority Review of Ziftomenib for Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Shots: The US FDA has accepted NDA & granted priority review seeking full approval of ziftomenib to treat adults with r/r acute myeloid leukemia (AML) with NPM1 mutation (PDUFA: Nov 30, 2025) NDA is supported by P-II (KOMET-001) trial assessing ziftomenib in r/r NPM1-mutant AML pts, which met its 1EP of CR & CR with…

ByRidhi RastogiJune 2, 2025

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PharmaShots Weekly Snapshots (May 26, 2025 – May 30, 2025) 

This week PharmaShots’ news was all about the updates on Clinical Trials, Regulatory, Pharma, MedTech, M&A & Biosimilar. Check out our full report below:  Gilead Reports Topline P-III (ASCENT-03) Trial Data of Trodelvy for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) Read More: Gilead Genentech Reports P-III (STARGLO) Trial Data on Columvi for R/R Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma…

ByRidhi RastogiMay 30, 2025

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CoreMap Reports the US FDA’s IDE Approval for CoreMap’s EP Map-Guided AF Ablation Study

Shots: CoreMap received the US FDA’s IDE approval of CoreMap EP (Endocardial Electrophysiology) to extend the 3-phase INvENI clinical study into the US in pts with Atrial Fibrillation (AF) and long-standing persistent AF The P-I study assessed acute safety of CoreMap EP in 14 pts while P-II study showed acute safety & effectiveness in 15 pts. The…

ByRidhi RastogiMay 30, 2025

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Zymeworks’ Zanidatamab Receives the NMPA’s Conditional Approval for the Treatment of Biliary Tract Cancer

Shots: The NMPA has granted conditional approval to zanidatamab for the treatment of pts with previously treated, inoperable or metastatic HER2+ biliary tract cancer (BTC) following the CHMP’s positive opinion in Apr 2025 Approval was based on P-IIb (HERIZON-BTC-01) trial, which assessed anti-tumor activity of zanidatamab monotx. in HER2+ inoperable & advanced or metastatic BTC Approval…

ByRidhi RastogiMay 30, 2025

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Reflow Medical’s Spur Peripheral Retrievable Stent System Receives the US FDA’s De Novo Clearance for BTK-CLTI Treatment

Shots: FDA has granted De Novo clearance to the Spur Stent System for treating de novo or restenotic lesions post-predilatation in pts with infrapopliteal arterial disease In recently concluded DEEPER REVEAL trial (n=130), the system achieved 99.2% technical success rate & 97% freedom from MALE & POD at 30 days post-predilatation for below-the-knee (BTK) treatment…

ByRidhi RastogiMay 30, 2025

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Novartis Reveals Interim P-III (PSMAddition) Trial Data of Pluvicto for Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer (mHSPC)

Sandoz Launches Wyost and Jubbonti (Biosimilars, Xgeva and Prolia) in the US

GSK Reports the US FDA’s NDA Acceptance of Linerixibat for Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) Patients with Cholestatic Pruritus

AstraZeneca Presents P-III (MATTERHORN) Trial Data of Imfinzi as Perioperative Therapy for G/GEJ Cancers at ASCO 2025

Sanofi to Acquire Blueprint Medicines for ~$9.5B

Kura Oncology and Kyowa Kirin Report the US FDA’s NDA Acceptance and Priority Review of Ziftomenib for Acute Myeloid Leukemia

PharmaShots Weekly Snapshots (May 26, 2025 – May 30, 2025)

CoreMap Reports the US FDA’s IDE Approval for CoreMap’s EP Map-Guided AF Ablation Study

Zymeworks’ Zanidatamab Receives the NMPA’s Conditional Approval for the Treatment of Biliary Tract Cancer

Reflow Medical’s Spur Peripheral Retrievable Stent System Receives the US FDA’s De Novo Clearance for BTK-CLTI Treatment

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