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PharmaShots Weekly Snapshots (Nov 03, 2025 – Nov 07, 2025)

This week, PharmaShots’ news was all about the updates on Clinical Trials, Regulatory, Pharma, MedTech, M&A, Animal Health, and Biosimilars. Check out our full report below:     Daiichi Sankyo Reports First Patient Dosing in P-III (DESTINYLung06) Trial of Enhertu + Keytruda to Treat HER2 Overexpressing Non-Squamous NSCLC  Read More: Daiichi Sankyo  Genentech Reports P-III (ALLEGORY) Trial…
November 7, 2025

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Nitinotes Reports the European CE Mark Approval of EndoZip for Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty

Shots: Nitinotes has received CE Mark approval for its EndoZip System for endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) EndoZip automates suturing, transforming ESG into a single-physician, scalable, fast outpatient procedure with improved efficiency & reproducibility compared to manual systems requiring dual operators & longer procedure times The company has planned to launch EndoZip in select EU centers &…
November 7, 2025

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Johnson & Johnson Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Caplyta (Lumateperone) for Major Depressive Disorder

Shots: The US FDA has approved Caplyta as an adjunctive therapy with antidepressants for treating adults with major depressive disorder (MDD). An sNDA for schizophrenia relapse prevention is also submitted Approval was based on 2 P-III (Study 501 & 502) trials assessing Caplyta vs PBO, both in combination with an antidepressant in MDD pts Trial…
November 7, 2025

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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 opinion Additionally, Alvotech is responsible for the development & commercial supply of Gobivaz, while…
November 7, 2025

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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 endoscopes UroViu’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 &…
November 7, 2025

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Novo-Nordisk
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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 T2D Trial showed CagriSema reduced systolic BP by -10.9 mmHg over 68wks. (vs -8.8 with semaglutide, & -2.1 with PBO),…
November 7, 2025

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Johnson& Johnson
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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…
November 7, 2025

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Argenx
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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…
November 6, 2025

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