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Kelun-Biotech has reported P-III (OptiTROP-Lung05) trial data assessing sacituzumab tirumotecan (sac-TMT/SKB264/MK-2870) + Keytruda vs Keytruda monotx. as a 1L treatment for PD-L1-positive locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC with PD-L1 TPS ≥1%
The trial met its 1EP of improved PFS, as concluded by IDMC & showed a favorable trend in the OS
Additionally, the company…
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Biogen has entered into a research collaboration with Dayra Therapeutics to discover & develop oral macrocyclic peptides for priority targets in immunological conditions
Biogen & Dayra will jointly discover, validate, & optimize oral macrocycle candidates for key immunology targets, after which Biogen will lead development, manufacturing, & potential commercialization
As per the deal, Dayra will…
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The US FDA has approved Itvisma (onasemnogene abeparvovec-brve) for the treatment of pts (≥2yrs.) living with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) harboring a confirmed mutation in the SMN1 gene; US availability expected in Dec 2025
Approval was based on the P-III (STEER) trial & open-label P-IIIb (STRENGTH) study, showing Itvisma improved motor function & stabilized…
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The EC has approved Breyanzi (lisocabtagene maraleucel) for the treatment of adults with r/r mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) after ≥2L of systemic therapy, incl. a BTK inhibitor, in all 30 EEA states
Approval was based on the MCL cohort of the P-I (TRANSCEND NHL 001) trial assessing Breyanzi in adults with r/r B-cell non-Hodgkin…
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The EC has approved AVT03, a biosimilar version of Amgen’s Prolia & Xgeva (denosumab), in 60mg/mL PFS (Prolia) & 70mg/mL single-use vial (Xgeva) presentation
Approval was based on extensive clinical data, incl. analytical, PK & PD data, plus data from AVT03-GL-C01 trial (vs Prolia) among postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, as well as AVT03-GL-P01 trial (vs…
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The US FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to TELLTALE for the prevention of coronary obstruction in pts undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) for both native aortic stenosis & bioprosthetic valve failure
FDA cleared TELLTALE following a pivotal study demonstrating the device’s safety & effectiveness for leaflet modification in pts at risk of coronary…
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The US FDA has granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to Credelio CAT (lotilaner) for the treatment of New World screwworm (NWS; Cochliomyia hominivorax) infestations in cats
EUA was based on the research assessing Credelio CAT to treat Old World screwworm in cats & research on the efficacy of Credelio against New World screwworm in dogs…
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Klinge Pharma, holder of global commercialization rights for Formycon’s FYB203, has entered into an exclusive agreement with NTC to commercialize FYB203, a biosimilar version of Eylea (aflibercept), in Italy
As per the deal, Klinge will receive royalties on net sales, with Formycon participating in these payments in the mid-single to low-double-digit % range, while…
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Bayer has reported P-III (OCEANIC-STROKE) trial data assessing asundexian (50mg, QD, PO) vs PBO, both in combination with antiplatelet therapy, in pts (n=12,300) for prevention of ischemic stroke after a non-cardioembolic ischemic stroke or high-risk transient ischemic attack
Trial met its primary efficacy & safety EPs, with a significant reduction in the risk of…
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FDA has approved Padcev (enfortumab vedotin-ejfv) + Keytruda or Keytruda Qlex for neoadj. & adj. treatment for cisplatin-ineligible pts with MIBC, before the PDUFA action date (Apr 07, 2026)
Approval was based on the P-III (KEYNOTE-905/EV-303) trial, which randomized cisplatin-ineligible MIBC pts to Arm A (3 cycles of Keytruda + surgery with 14 subsequent cycles), Arm B…

