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Merck Receives EC’s Approval for Perioperative Keytruda for Locally Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (LA-HNSCC)

Shots: The EC has approved neoadj. Keytruda followed by adj. Keytruda + SoC radiotherapy (RT) ± cisplatin & then as a single agent to treat operable LA-HNSCC tumors expressing PD-L1 (CPS ≥1) across all 30 EEA states Approval was based on P-III (KEYNOTE-689) trial assessing neoadj. Keytruda (200mg, IV, Q3W × 2 cycles), followed by adj. Keytruda (15…
October 30, 2025

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Fresenius Kabi’s Conexxence and Bomyntra (Biosimilars, Prolia & Xgeva) Receives FDA’s Interchangeable Designation

Shots: The US FDA has granted interchangeable designation to Conexxence & Bomyntra, biosimilar versions of Prolia & Xgeva (denosumab), respectively, for the treatment of bone & skeletal disorders Conexxence treats adults at high fracture risk, incl. pts with osteoporosis, pts on long-term glucocorticoid therapy or certain cancer treatments affecting bone density Bomyntra prevents SREs in adults with bone-involved malignancies…
October 30, 2025

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Samsung Bioepis Enters Asset Purchase Deal with Biogen for Byooviz (Biosimilar, Lucentis) and Opuviz (Biosimilar, Eylea) in the EU

Shots: Samsung Bioepis has entered an asset purchase agreement with Biogen to acquire its ophthalmology assets, Byooviz & Opuviz, biosimilar versions of Lucentis (ranibizumab) & Eylea (aflibercept), in the EU Samsung Bioepis will assume full responsibility for the commercialization of Byooviz following the transfer of rights from Biogen, effective January 2026 Byooviz was approved by…
October 29, 2025

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Avvio Medical’s Avvio Enhanced Lithotripsy System (ELS) Receives the US FDA’s Breakthrough Device Designation (BDD) for Kidney Stone Treatment

Shots: The US FDA has granted BDD to Avvio ELS for minimally invasive, anesthesia-independent kidney stone treatment AVVIO ELS will be investigated in a pivotal ELS trial across the US following IDE approval, with US commercial launch planned in 2026, pending FDA clearance The AVVIO ELS uses microbubble-enhanced acoustic cavitation lithotripsy to enable minimally invasive kidney…
October 29, 2025

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Merck Reports the P-III (LITESPARK-022) Trial Data on Welireg + Keytruda to Treat Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)

Shots: Merck has reported the P-III (LITESPARK-022) trial data assessing Keytruda (400mg, Q6W, IV) + Welireg (120mg, QD, PO) vs Keytruda + PBO for 1yr. in 1,841 pts with clear cell RCC following nephrectomy Trial showed significantly improved disease-free survival (1EP), with OS as 2EP under evaluation; data to be presented in future & shared…
October 29, 2025

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New Drug Designations – September 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 September 2025 report covers designations granted to 33 drugs and 4 medical devices, spanning 12 small molecules, 6 biologics, 8 cell and gene therapies & 4 medical devices among others  …
October 28, 2025

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