argenx Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Vyvgart Hytrulo Prefilled Syringe for gMG and CIDP

Shots: The US FDA has approved Vyvgart Hytrulo (efgartigimod alfa & hyaluronidase-qvfc) prefilled syringe to treat AChR+ adults with generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) & adults with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) Approval was based on studies showing bioequivalence to Vyvgart Hytrulo vial, with human factors validation confirming that pts with gMG or CIDP, or their caregivers,…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 11, 2025

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Johnson & Johnson Reveals P-III (ICONIC-LEAD) Trial Data of Icotrokinra for Plaque Psoriasis

Shots: J&J has reported subgroup analysis from P-III (ICONIC-LEAD) trial assessing icotrokinra (QD, PO; n=456) vs PBO (n=228) in 684 adolescents & adults with mod. to sev. plaque PsO At Wk. 16, 84.1% adolescent achieved IGA 0/1 vs 27.3%, & 70.5% vs 13.6% reached PASI 90. By Wk. 24, 86.4% achieved IGA 0/1, 88.6% reached PASI…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 11, 2025

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Bayer’s Vitrakvi Receives the US FDA’s Full Approval for NTRK Fusion-Positive Solid Tumors

Shots: The US FDA has granted full approval to Vitrakvi for adults & pediatrics with NTRK fusion-positive metastatic or inoperable solid tumors, who had disease progression on prior therapy or lacked alternative therapy options Approval was based on 3 trials: LOXO-TRK-14001, SCOUT, & NAVIGATE, evaluating Vitrakvi in 339 adult & pediatric pts. Key EPs were…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 11, 2025

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Makana Therapeutics Collaborates with Tonix Pharmaceuticals for TNX-1500

Shots: Makana Therapeutics has collaborated with Tonix Pharmaceuticals for TNX-1500 (anti-CD40L mAb) to reduce rejection of Makana’s genetically engineered (GE) pig organs in xenotransplantation Preclinical R&D collaboration may extend across Makana’s kidney, heart, & islet cell transplant programs, with an aim to support the US FDA’s IND submission for compassionate use in xenotransplantation pts Makana’s…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 10, 2025

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Oculis Completes Patient Enrollment in P-III (DIAMOND-1 & DIAMOND-2) Trials of OCS-01 for Diabetic Macular Edema

Shots: Oculis has completed pts enrollment in both P-III (DIAMOND-1 & DIAMOND-2) trials of OCS-01 in diabetic macular edema pts; trials to support NDA submission The trials will evaluate the efficacy & safety of OCS-01 in over 800 pts with DME across 119 sites in the US & other countries for 52wks.; topline data is…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 10, 2025

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Merit Medical Reports the US Launch of Ventrax Delivery System

Shots: Merit Medical has launched its Ventrax delivery system in the US Ventrax is designed to streamline retrograde aortic access by guiding ablation catheters into the left ventricle, helping in procedures that are used to treat ventricular tachycardia Ventrax Delivery System features a 95cm sheath for targeted access, an ultralow-profile sheath-to-dilator transition for smooth insertion,…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 10, 2025

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Johnson & Johnson Reports P-III (Vivacity-MG3) Trial Data of Nipocalimab for Generalized Myasthenia Gravis

Shots: J&J has reported additional findings from P-III (Vivacity-MG3) trial & ongoing OLE assessing nipocalimab + SoC (30mg/kg, IV loading dose followed by 15mg/kg, Q2W) vs PBO in anti-AChR+, anti-MuSK+ & anti-LRP4+ adults (n=153) with gMG Trial showed a -4.9 QMG score improvement over 22 & 24wks. & pts were 4x more likely to sustain…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 10, 2025

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The US FDA Approves Biocon Biologics’ Jobevne (Biosimilar, Avastin)

Shots: The US FDA has approved Jobevne, a biosimilar version of Avastin (bevacizumab) for IV administration Approval was based on extensive data showing Jobevne is similar to Avastin in PK, safety, efficacy, structure, & function across clinical & analytical studies Jobevne (VEGF inhibitor) is marketed under the brand name Abevmy in the EU & Canada,…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 10, 2025

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KalVista Pharmaceuticals Partners with Kaken Pharmaceutical to Commercialize Sebetralstat in Japan

Shots: Kaken Pharmaceutical has entered into a licensing agreement with KalVista Pharmaceuticals to obtain commercialization rights of sebetralstat in Japan As per the deal, KalVista will receive $11M upfront & $13M in regulatory (expected in early 2026) & commercial milestones, along with Japan NHI price-based royalties, with royalty rate as sales % approximately in the…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 9, 2025

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Scientist.com Launches Clinical Labs Navigator to Improve Clinical Trial Operations

Shots: Scientist.com has launched Clinical Labs Navigator, an AI enabled platform to advance clinical trial services linked to sourcing, management, & execution Clinical Labs Navigator allows life sciences companies to collaborate efficiently with CROs by replacing legacy processes & offer a connected, compliant workflow with streamlined communication & greater transparency across clinical research lifecycle Platform optimizes…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 9, 2025

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argenx Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Vyvgart Hytrulo Prefilled Syringe for gMG and CIDP

Johnson & Johnson Reveals P-III (ICONIC-LEAD) Trial Data of Icotrokinra for Plaque Psoriasis

Bayer’s Vitrakvi Receives the US FDA’s Full Approval for NTRK Fusion-Positive Solid Tumors

Makana Therapeutics Collaborates with Tonix Pharmaceuticals for TNX-1500

Oculis Completes Patient Enrollment in P-III (DIAMOND-1 & DIAMOND-2) Trials of OCS-01 for Diabetic Macular Edema

Merit Medical Reports the US Launch of Ventrax Delivery System

Johnson & Johnson Reports P-III (Vivacity-MG3) Trial Data of Nipocalimab for Generalized Myasthenia Gravis

The US FDA Approves Biocon Biologics’ Jobevne (Biosimilar, Avastin)

KalVista Pharmaceuticals Partners with Kaken Pharmaceutical to Commercialize Sebetralstat in Japan

Scientist.com Launches Clinical Labs Navigator to Improve Clinical Trial Operations

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