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The UK’s MHRA has accepted MAA of AVT23, a proposed biosimilar of Xolair (omalizumab) for the treatment of severe persistent allergic asthma & CRSwNP
Alvotech & Advanz Pharma entered into a commercialization agreement for AVT23 in Feb 2023, expanding their alliance in May to incl. 5 more biosimilars, whereas in Oct 2023, Alvotech &…
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Axsome Therapeutics has reported P-III (FOCUS) trial data assessing solriamfetol (150 or 300mg, QD) vs PBO for 6wks. to treat of ADHD adults (n=516) in the US
Trial met its 1EP, with 150mg showing greater AISRS score reductions vs PBO at Wk. 6 (17.7 vs 14.3 mean point decrease); improvements began at Wk. 1,…
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The US FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to the Dawes-Redman CTG analysis, improving non-stress test (NST) interpretation in fetuses to help prevent poor outcomes for babies & families
Dawes-Redman CTG assesses NST traces against criteria of normality, using database of 100,000+ traces & their outcomes, by evaluating basal heart rate, sinusoidal rhythms, & short-term…
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Accent Therapeutics to present preclinical data of ATX-559 (DHX9 inhibitor) & ATX-295 (KIF18A inhibitor) at AACR 2025
Presentation will highlight ATX-559’s activity in cancers exhibiting genomic instability & replication stress in in vivo models, incl. dMMR/MSI-H colorectal & BRCA-altered triple-negative breast cancer, plus ATX-295’s activity in ovarian cancer & its relation with whole genome…
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Merck has entered into an exclusive license agreement with Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals for HRS-5346
As per the deal, Merck has obtained exclusive rights to develop, manufacture & commercialize HRS-5346 globally excl. Greater China region in exchange for $200M upfront & ~$1.77B in development, regulatory & commercial milestones, along with net sales-based royalties; closing expected…
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Alumis & Kaken have partnered to develop, manufacture, & market ESK-001 for dermatology in Japan, with an option to expand into rheumatology & GI diseases
As per the deal, Kaken will handle development, approval & marketing of ESK-001 in Japan in exchange for $40M upfront & near-term co-development costs, with ~$140M in milestones & field…
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AstraZeneca to present Tagrisso’s data from P-III (LAURA & FLAURA2) & P-II (SAVANNAH & ORCHARD) trials at ELCC 2025 for EGFRm NSCLC pts who failed or received 1L therapy; data to support global filings
In LAURA, Tagrisso showed favorable OS trend (mOS: 58.8 vs 54.1mos.; maturity: 31%) despite 78% of PBO pts receiving it…
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The US FDA has accepted NDA & granted priority review to tolebrutinib for nrSPMS & slowing disability progression independent of relapse (PDUFA: Sep 28, 2025); MAA is under EMA review
Submission was backed by P-III trials, incl. HERCULES for nrSPMS & GEMINI 1 & 2 for relapsing MS, along with clinical & preclinical data…
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The US FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to brAIn SPS for preoperative planning & implant placement in shoulder surgery
brAIn SPS, developed via FX & Avatar, combines AI-driven imaging, with 3D avatar visualization for precise soft tissue assessment to optimize implant positioning & joint function while enhancing accuracy & recovery in comparison to conventional…
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PharmaShots’ Designation Report provides a concise overview of the latest drug designations granted by major regulatory authorities, including the FDA, EMA, MHLW, and NMPA
The February 2025 report covers designations granted to 53 drugs and 4 medical devices, spanning 16 small molecules, 14 biologics, 18 cell and gene therapies & 4 medical devices among…

