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Regeneron & Sanofi

Regeneron and Sanofi Report P-III (AERIFY-1 & AERIFY-2) Trials Data of Itepekimab for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Shots: P-III (AERIFY-1 & AERIFY-2) trials assessed itepekimab (SC, Q2W or Q4W) vs PBO as an add-on therapy in pts (40-85yrs.) with mod. to sev. COPD, who haven’t smoked for ≥6mos.; data to be discussed with regulatory bodies  AERIFY-1 (n=1127) met its 1EP of reduced exacerbations, with Q2W (n=375) showing a 27% reduction at Wk.…

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Astellas & Evopoint Bio

Astellas Enters a ~$1.54B Licensing Agreement with Evopoint Biosciences to Develop & Commercialize XNW27011

Shots: Evopoint Biosciences has granted Astellas exclusive license to develop & commercialize XNW27011 globally, excl. Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao & Taiwan As per the deal, Evopoint will receive $130M upfront as well as ~$70M as near-term payments in addition to ~$1.34B in development, regulatory & commercial milestones, with net sales-based royalties XNW27011, an CLDN18.2-specific…

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GSK & Spero Therapeutics

GSK & Spero Therapeutics Reports Early Conclusion of P-III (PIVOT-PO) Trial of Tebipenem HBr for Complicated Urinary Tract Infections (cUTIs) 

Shots: GSK & Spero Therapeutics have reported early conclusion of P-III (PIVOT-PO) trial for efficacy of tebipenem HBr to treat cUTIs, incl. pyelonephritis following IDMC recommendation based on positive interim analysis; US FDA’s filing is expected in H2’25 The P-III (PIVOT-PO) trial assessed tebipenem pivoxil HBr (600mg, PO, every 6hrs.) vs imipenem-cilastin (500mg, IV, every…

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Bayar

The US FDA Grants Priority Review to Bayer’s Sevabertinib for HER2-mutant NSCLC

Shots: The US FDA has granted priority review to sevabertinib (BAY 2927088; reversible TKI) for the treatment of previously treated pts with advanced NSCLC harboring HER2 mutations Designation was based on the P-I/II (SOHO-01) trial assessing (20mg, BID, PO) in HER2-mutant NSCLC, with data previously reported from 2 cohorts: pts progressing on ≥1 systemic therapy who…

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Snap Bio & Monarch Therapeutics

SNAP Biosciences Licenses Monarch Therapeutics’ Technology to Advance Snap-Car NK Cell Therapy for Cancer Targets

Shots: SNAP Biosciences & Monarch Therapeutics have entered into a licensing agreement for Monarch’s small molecule adaptor tech to develop & commercialize SNAP's Snap-Car NK cell therapy platform in oncology   Financial terms remain undisclosed but incl. an upfront licensing payment, future development milestones, with net sales-based royalties Monarch’s tech enables SNAP-CAR cells to be…

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Alvotech & Advanz Pharma

Alvotech Expands its Partnership with Advanz Pharma to Commercialize Three Additional Biosimilars in the EU

Shots: Alvotech has entered into an agreement with Advanz Pharma to expand their commercial partnership to include 3 more biosimilar candidates As per the deal, Advanz will register & commercialize biosimilars of Ilaris (canakinumab), Kesimpta (ofatumumab), & an undisclosed biologic in the EU, while Alvotech will handle development & commercial supply; partners will share revenues,…

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Rezolute

Rezolute Reports Enrollment Completion in P-III (sunRIZE) Trial of Ersodetug for Congenital Hyperinsulinism

Shots: Rezolute has completed pts enrollment in P-III (sunRIZE/RZ358-301) trial of ersodetug as an add-on treatment of hypoglycemia in congenital hyperinsulinism pts, with 62 pts enrolled, exceeding the target of 56; the US FDA’s BLA filing is expected in 2026 Trial assessed ersodetug (5 or 10mg/kg, Q2W during initial loading then Q4W for 6mos.) + SoC vs…

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