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Hologic Secures the US FDA’s 510(k) Clearance & European CE Mark for Panther Fusion GI Bacterial Assays to Advance Gastroenteritis Diagnostics

Shots: Hologic has received the US FDA’s 510(k) clearance & European IVDR CE Mark approval for its Panther Fusion Gastrointestinal (GI) Bacterial & Expanded Bacterial Assays Panther Fusion GI assays quickly detect key bacterial pathogens causing infectious gastroenteritis, incl. Salmonella, E. coli (incl.O157), Campylobacter, Shigella, Vibrio, Yersinia, & Plesiomonas, using customizable molecular mini-panels to allow…
October 3, 2025

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Jazz Pharmaceuticals and Genentech Report the US FDA’s Approval of Zepzelca (Lurbinectedin) + Tecentriq (Atezolizumab) for ES-SCLC

Shots: The US FDA has granted full approval to Zepzelca + Tecentriq as a 1L therapy for ES-SCLC pts whose disease remains stable after initial treatment with atezolizumab, carboplatin, and etoposide Approval was based on P-III (IMforte) trial results, showing Zepzelca + Tecentriq reduced risk of progression or death by 46% & death risk by…
October 3, 2025

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Biocon Biologics Obtains the US Market Launch Date for Bosaya and Aukelso (Biosimilar, Prolia & Xgeva)

Shots: Biocon Biologics & Amgen have entered into a settlement & license agreement, allowing the US launch of Bosaya (60mg/mL, SC, PFS) & Aukelso (70mg/mL, SC, single-dose vial), provisional interchangeable biosimilars to Prolia & Xgeva (denosumab) by Oct 1, 2025 Clinical data showed both biosimilars matched the reference product in quality, safety & efficacy, plus Bosaya…
October 3, 2025

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Halozyme Therapeutics to Acquire Elektrofi for ~$900M, Expanding its Drug Delivery Offerings

Shots: Halozyme Therapeutics has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Elektrofi, incl. its Hypercon technology, which enables biologic formulations at concentrations of 400-500mg/ml As per the deal, Elektrofi will receive $750M upfront, with up to three $50M milestone payments contingent on regulatory approvals of three separate Hypercon products; closing expected in Q4’25 As a result…
October 3, 2025

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PharmaShots’ Key Highlights of Third Quarter 2025 

Shots:  Q3’25 was marked by major pharma and biotech M&A, led by BD’s $17.5B Reverse Morris Trust deal merging its Biosciences & Diagnostic Solutions unit with Waters, and Merck’s ~$10B acquisition of Verona Pharma  The quarter spotlighted collaborations, notably GSK’s ~$12.5B agreement with Hengrui Pharma to co-develop up to 12 novel therapies across multiple disease areas.  PharmaShots brings…
October 1, 2025

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AbbVie Reports the US FDA’s BLA Submission of Pivekimab Sunirine to Treat Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasm

Shots: The US FDA has received BLA of Pivekimab sunirine (PVEK) for the treatment of Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasm (BPDCN) The BLA is backed by the P-I/II (CADENZA) trial, which evaluated PVEK monotx. to establish the MTD, RP2D, & dosing schedule, while assessing safety, tolerability, PK, immunogenicity, & antileukemia activity in pts with CD123+…
October 1, 2025

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Abbott Receives Health Canada’s Approval for Esprit BTK System to Treat Chronic Limb Threatening Ischemia Below the Knee

Shots: Abbott has received Health Canada’s approval for the Esprit BTK Everolimus Eluting Resorbable Scaffold System to treat people with chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) below the knee (BTK) Esprit was evaluated in the LIFE-BTK trial against balloon angioplasty, which showed improved patient outcomes, with 48% fewer repeat procedures over the study period. Data was highlighted…
October 1, 2025

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Zoetis’ Dectomax-CA1 Injectable Receives the US FDA’s Conditional Approval to Prevent New World Screwworm Infestations in Cattle

Shots: The US FDA has granted conditional approval to Dectomax-CA1 Injectable for the prevention & treatment of infestations caused by the larvae of Cochliomyia hominivorax (New World Screwworm; myiasis) Dectomax-CA1 Injectable is approved for use in beef cattle, female dairy cattle (<20mos. of age), pregnant beef cows, newborn calves & bulls, plus it is indicated for the prevention…
October 1, 2025

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Pharming Reports the US FDA’s sNDA Acceptance and Priority Review to Leniolisib for Activated Phosphoinositide 3-Kinase Delta Syndrome

Shots: The US FDA has accepted sNDA & granted priority review to leniolisib for the treatment of children (4-11yrs.) with activated phosphoinositide 3-kinase delta (APKD) syndrome (PDUFA: Jan 31, 2026); regulatory review is ongoing in the EEA, Japan & Canada sNDA was supported by a P-III trial in APKD pediatric pts (4-11yrs.), which showed reduced…
October 1, 2025

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