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Bio-Thera & Hikma

Bio-Thera Solutions and Hikma Pharmaceuticals Receive the US FDA’s Approval for Starjemza (Biosimilar, Stelara)

Shots: The US FDA has approved Starjemza (BAT2206), a biosimilar version of Stelara (ustekinumab) for all indications of the reference product Approval was based on comprehensive analytical, non-clinical, & clinical data incl. extensive analytical characterization, P-I trial in healthy subjects & P-III trial in mod. to sev. plaque PsO pts, showing similar efficacy, safety, PK…

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Autolus

Autolus Therapeutics’ Obecabtagene Autoleucel Receives the CHMP’s Positive Opinion for R/R B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL)

Shots: The CHMP has recommended Obecabtagene Autoleucel (obe-cel; autologous CD19 CAR T cell therapy) for treating pts (≥26yrs.) with r/r B-ALL; EC’s decision on conditional MAA is expected within 2mos. Opinion was based on the P-Ib/II (FELIX) study assessing obe-cel in over 100 adults with r/r B-cell precursor ALL across 30 sites in the US, UK &…

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Lupin & Steincares

Lupin Collaborates with SteinCares to Commercialize Ranibizumab Biosimilar in Latin America

Shots: Lupin & SteinCares have entered into a license & supply agreement to commercialize Lupin’s ranibizumab biosimilar in Latin America excl. Mexico & Argentina As per the deal, SteinCares will be responsible for the biosimilar’s regulatory filings, registration, & commercialization in LATAM licensed states, while Lupin will oversee its manufacturing Ranibizumab is a recombinant humanized…

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Gilead

Gilead Reports Topline P-III (ASCENT-03) Trial Data of Trodelvy for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC)

Shots: Gilead has reported topline P-III (ASCENT-03) trial data (n=~540) assessing Trodelvy vs CT in 1L pts with locally advanced, inoperable, or metastatic TNBC without PD-L1 expression or PD-L1+ pts who are previously treated with a PD-L1 inhibitor Trial met its 1EP of improved PFS in treatment-naïve mTNBC pts ineligible for PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors; OS (2EP) data…

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SpringWorks Therapeutics

The CHMP Adopts Positive Opinion for SpringWorks Therapeutics’ Mirdametinib to Treat NF1-PN

Shots: The CHMP has recommended conditional approval of mirdametinib for pts (≥2yrs.) with unresectable neurofibromatosis type 1 associated symptomatic plexiform neurofibromas (NF1-PN) based on P-IIb (ReNeu) trial; EC’s decision expected in Q3’25 The P-IIb (ReNeu) study assessed mirdametinib (2mg/m^2, BID) in 2 Arms (N=114: 56 pediatric & 58 adults) & met its 1EP of cORR…

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GSK New

GSK Receives the CHMP’s Positive Opinion for Blenrep (Belantamab Mafodotin) Regimens to Treat R/R Multiple Myeloma

S Shots: CHMP recommended Blenrep + BorDex & PomDex in MM pts with ≥1 prior therapy; EC decision expected in Q3’25. Review ongoing in the US (PDUFA: Jul 23, 2025), Canada, China (PR for DREAMM-7), & Switzerland (PR for DREAMM-8) Opinion was based on P-III (DREAMM-7 & DREAMM-8) trials assessing Blenrep + BorDex vs Darzalex + BorDex in 494…

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PharmaShots Weekly Snapshots (May 19, 2025 – May 23, 2025)   

This week PharmaShots’ news was all about the updates on Clinical Trials, Regulatory, Pharma, MedTech, M&A, Biosimilar, DigiHealth & Animal Health. Check out our full report below:    Apnimed Reports Topline P-III (SynAIRgy) Trial Data of AD109 for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)  Read More: Apnimed  Ionis Reveals Topline P-III (ESSENCE) Trial Data of Olezarsen for Moderate…

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Gyre Therapeutics

Gyre Therapeutics Releases P-III Trial Findings on Hydronidone for Chronic Hepatitis B-Associated Liver Fibrosis

Shots: Gyre Therapeutics has reported P-III trial data assessing Hydronidone (270mg, QD, PO) + entecavir (n=123) vs PBO + entecavir (n=124) in 248 Chinese pts with chronic hepatitis B-associated liver fibrosis for 52wks.; 1 untreated subject was excluded from analysis Trial met its 1EP, with 52.85% vs 29.84% achieving ≥1-stage fibrosis regression (Ishak score) & 2EP,…

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