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Regeneron
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Regeneron Presents P-I/II (CHORD) Trial Data of DB-OTO for Profound Genetic Hearing Loss at Association for Research in Otolaryngology 2025

Shots: Ongoing P-I/II (CHORD) trial assessed DB-OTO (intracochlear) in 12 pts (10mos.-16yrs.) with hearing loss due to variation in OTOF gene, where 9 pts received it in 1 ear, while 3 received it in both; pts enrolment (<18yrs.) ongoing in the US, UK & Spain At 48 wks., first subject (10mos. old) showed improved…
February 25, 2025

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Formycon Reports the MHRA’s Approval of FYB203 (Biosimilar, Eylea) as Ahzantive

Shots: Following the EC approval, Formycon & Klinge Biopharma have reported the UK MHRA’s approval of FYB203, biosimilar of Eylea (aflibercept), under the brand name: Ahzantive The biosimilar is intended to treat Age-Related Neovascular (wet) Macular Degeneration (nAMD) and other serious retinal diseases incl. Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), visual impairment due to Myopic Choroidal…
February 25, 2025

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Boehringer Ingelheim
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Boehringer Ingelheim Introduces Vaxxitek HVT+IBD+H5 Vaccine Against Marek’s Disease, Infectious Bursal Disease and H5 Avian Influenza

Shots: BI has launched Vaxxitek HVT+IBD+H5, a trivalent poultry vaccine against marek’s disease, infectious bursal disease & H5 avian influenza; commercially available in Egypt by Feb 2025 Trivalent vaccine uses BI's COBRA tech to create unique antigen for protection against prevalent H5 clades & is administered at the hatchery for early chick protection to avoid…
February 25, 2025

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Takeda
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Takeda Reports EMA Approval for Additional SC Administration Option of Takhzyro (lanadelumab) for Patients aged ≥12 with Recurrent HAE

Shots: Takeda reported the EMA's approval of an additional 2 mL pre-filled pen option for Takhzyro (lanadelumab) for patients aged ≥12 with Recurrent hereditary angioedema (HAE) Currently Takhzyro is approved in 150 mg and 300 mg pre-filled syringes and 300 mg vial. The new approval is for a 300 mg pre-filled pen (2 mL…
February 25, 2025

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Innovent
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Innovent Reports the NMPA’s NDA Acceptance & Priority Review of Neoadjuvant Ipilimumab + Sintilimab for Colon Cancer

Shots: China’s NMPA has accepted NDA & granted priority review to ipilimumab (IBI310) + sintilimab as neoadj. treatment of operable microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H) or mismatch repair deficient (dMMR) colon cancer Submission was based on P-III (NeoShot) trial assessing safety & efficacy of ipilimumab + sintilimab vs direct radical surgery in MSI-H/dMMR colon cancer pts …
February 24, 2025

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bluebird Bio
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Carlyle & SK Capital to Acquire Bluebird Bio

Shots: Carlyle & SK Capital have entered into definitive agreement to acquire Bluebird Bio for $3/share in cash, delisting it from public market. Acquisition will fund Bluebird’s commercial delivery of gene therapies for SCD, β-thalassemia, & cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy, with closing expected in H1’25 As per the deal, Bluebird stockholders will get $3/share & contingent…
February 24, 2025

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Mirum Pharmaceuticals
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Mirum Pharmaceuticals Receives the US FDA Approval for Ctexli to Treat Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis

Shots: The US FDA has approved Ctexli (chenodiol) to treat cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis (CTX) in adults Efficacy was established in crossover withdrawal P-III (RESTORE) trial assessing Ctexli (250mg, PO, TID) vs PBO in pts for 24wks. Study showed reduced levels of plasma cholestanol & urine 23S-pentol in pts compared to PBO Ref: Prnewswire | Image: Mirum Related…
February 24, 2025

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Celltrion Secures the EC’s Approval for Avtozma (Biosimilar, RoActemra)

Shots: Following the US FDA approval, the EC has approved Avtozma (biosimilar, RoActemra) to treat mod. to sev. rheumatoid arthritis (RA), active systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA), polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (pJIA), and giant cell arteritis (GCA) Approval was based on the P-III trial of Avtozma (tocilizumab-anoh) vs RoActemra (tocilizumab) in mod. to sev.…
February 24, 2025

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