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Alvotech & Advanz Pharma’s Gobivaz (Biosimilar, Simponi) Receives the MHRA’s Approval to Treat Several Chronic Inflammatory Diseases

Shots:The UK’s MHRA has approved Gobivaz (50mg/0.5mL & 100mg/mL in PFS & autoinjector), a biosimilar version of Simponi (golimumab) for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, PsA, axial spondylarthritis & ulcerative colitis in adult pts & juvenile idiopathic arthritis, following CHMP’s positive opinionAdditionally, Alvotech is responsible for the development & commercial supply of Gobivaz, while…

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UroViu Receives European CE Certification for its Cystoscope and Hysteroscope Portfolio

Shots:UroViu has received European CE Mark approval for its cystoscope & hysteroscope portfolio, incl. the reusable UV5000w Wi-Fi Handle & disposable Hystero-V, Uro-V, & Uro-GHD endoscopesUroViu’s portfolio has shown strong clinical value & efficiency in cystoscopy procedures, incl. diagnosis, cancer surveillance & minor therapeutic interventions, as highlighted in data presented at EAU &…

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Novo-Nordisk

Novo Nordisk Reveals P-III (REDEFINE 1) Trial Data on CagriSema for Cardiovascular Risk Factors

Shots:The post hoc analysis of P-III (REDEFINE 1) trial assessed CagriSema (cagrilintide 2.4mg & semaglutide 2.4mg) vs PBO & individual components effects on CV risk factors in 3,417 obese/overweight pts with ≥1 obesity-related comorbidities, & without T2DTrial showed CagriSema reduced systolic BP by -10.9 mmHg over 68wks. (vs -8.8 with semaglutide, & -2.1 with PBO),…

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Johnson& Johnson

Johnson & Johnson’s Darzalex Faspro Secures the US FDA’s Approval for High-Risk Smouldering Multiple Myeloma (SMM)

Shots:FDA has approved Darzalex Faspro (daratumumab & hyaluronidase-fihj) for high‑risk SMM based on the P-III (AQUILA) study assessing Darzalex Faspro alone vs active monitoring in adults, which met its 1EP of improved PFS by 51%, with 63.1% vs 40.7% pts progression-free at a mFU of 65.2mos.Trial also showed an improved ORR (63.4% vs…

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Argenx

argenx Receives Health Canada’s Approval for Vyvgart SC to Treat Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy

Shots:Health Canada has approved Vyvgart (efgartigimod alfa; QW, SC, PFS) as a monotx. for adults with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP)Approval was based on the ADHERE trial, showing 69% (221/322) of Vyvgart SC-treated pts had clinical improvement, regardless of prior treatment. The study met its 1EP with a 61% reduction in relapse risk vs…

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Aqua Medical Receives the US FDA IDE Approval to Initiate Trial for Ablation Procedure to Treat Uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes

Shots:Aqua Medical has received the US FDA IDE approval to initiate the RESTORE-1 study evaluating the Proximal Intestinal Mucosal Ablation (PIMA) procedure using its radiofrequency vapor ablation (RFVA) system in adults with uncontrolled type 2 diabetesThe IDE approval was backed by international data showing safety & metabolic benefits of PIMA, allowing Aqua Medical…

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AmacaThera Inks a ~$230M Exclusive Global Licensing Deal with Pacira BioSciences to Advance AMT-143

Shots:AmacaThera has entered into an exclusive global license agreement with Pacira to develop & commercialize AMT-143, a long-acting non-opioid anesthetic, leveraging AmacaThera’s tunable hydrogel platform to treat post-operative painAs per the deal, AmacaThera & Pacira will jointly advance AMT-143, with AmacaThera leading select clinical studies & Pacira funding development through commercialization. In exchange, AmacaThera…

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Neurona Therapeutics’ NRTX-1001 Secures the EMA’s Priority Medicines (PRIME) Designation for Drug-Resistant Focal Epilepsy

Shots:The EMA has granted PRIME designation to NRTX-1001 for adults with drug-resistant focal epilepsy, based on preclinical & emerging clinical dataNRTX-1001 is also being evaluated in 2 ongoing P-I/II trials for drug-resistant unilateral & bilateral mesial temporal lobe epilepsy (MTLE), with P-III (EPIC) trial planned to begin in H2’25 for drug-resistant MTLEThe…

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Averoa Receives the MHRA’s Approval for Xoanacyl to Treat Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Shots:The UK’s MHRA has approved Xoanacyl (ferric citrate complex) for the treatment of concomitant elevated serum phosphorus & iron deficiency in CKD adults via International Recognition Procedure (Route B), following EC’s approval in Jun 2025In Dec 2022, Averoa obtained an exclusive license from Akebia Therapeutics to develop & commercialize Xoanacyl in the EEA,…

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