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Sanofi to Acquire Dynavax for ~$2.2B

Shots: Sanofi has entered into an agreement to acquire Dynavax, incl. Heplisav-B (adult hepatitis B vaccine), Z-1018 (differentiated shingles vaccine candidate) & additional vaccine pipeline projects As per the deal, Sanofi will acquire Dynavax for $15.50/share in cash, representing the total equity value of ~$2.2B, after which a Sanofi subsidiary will merge with & into Dynavax…
December 24, 2025

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Windward Bio Secures Exclusive Rights to WIN027 from Qyuns Therapeutics in a ~$700M Deal

Shots: Windward Bio via its affiliate, LE2025 Therapeutics, has entered into a licensing agreement with Qyuns to develop & commercialize WIN027 (QX027N; anti-TSLPxIL-13 bsAb) As per the deal, Windward will obtain exclusive rights to develop, manufacture, & commercialize WIN027 outside of China, with Qyuns receiving an upfront payment, equity, & development, regulatory, & commercial milestones,…
December 24, 2025

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New Drug Designations – November 2025  

Shots:    PharmaShots’ Designation Report provides a concise overview of the latest drug designations granted by major regulatory authorities, including the FDA, EMA, MHLW, Health Canada, and NMPA   The November 2025 report covers designations granted to 22 drugs and 1 medical device, spanning 8 small molecules, 8 biologics, 2 cell and gene therapies & 1 medical…
December 23, 2025

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The NMPA Approves Merck KGaA’s Pimicotinib for Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor (TGCT)

Shots: The NMPA has approved Merck KGaA's Pimicotinib (PO) for the treatment of adults with symptomatic TGCT, where surgical resection can lead to functional limitation or relatively severe morbidity Approval was based on the global 3-part P-III (MANEUVER) trial in TGCT pts who require systemic therapy & have not received prior anti-CSF-1/CSF-1R therapy, in which…
December 23, 2025

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Alvotech Reports the European Launch of Gobivaz (Biosimilar, Simponi)

Shots: Alvotech has reported the launch of Gobivaz (AVT05), a biosimilar version of Simponi (golimumab) for the treatment of several chronic inflammatory diseases, with commercialization led by Advanz Pharma In the UK, Gobivaz’s launch is supported by an NHS England tender award, while rollout across EEA markets will advance in line with country-specific pricing, reimbursement…
December 23, 2025

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Daiichi Sankyo Reports First Patient Dosing in P-III (DESTINY-Endometrial02) Trial of Enhertu for HER2+ Endometrial Cancer

Shots: Daiichi Sankyo has dosed the first patient with Enhertu ± radiotherapy in the P-III (DESTINY-Endometrial02) trial, conducted in collaboration with The GOG Foundation & ENGOT, with the GINECO as the lead ENGOT group The trial will evaluate the efficacy and safety of Enhertu (5.4mg/kg) ± radiotherapy vs SoC CT (carboplatin & paclitaxel) ± radiotherapy…
December 23, 2025

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Samsung Biologics Expands U.S. Manufacturing Footprint with Acquisition of Human Genome Sciences from GSK

Shots: Samsung Biologics’ US subsidiary entered a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Human Genome Sciences from GSK, securing its first US based manufacturing site in Rockville, Maryland As per the deal terms, Samsung Biologics will acquire the Rockville assets for $280M, with closing expected by end of Q1’26, while retaining 500+ employees to ensure…
December 22, 2025

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