GSK Secures Exclusive License to Syndivia’s ADC Candidate for Prostate Cancer

Shots: Syndivia has granted GSK exclusive global rights to develop and commercialize a preclinical ADC for the treatment of metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) As per the deal, GSK will handle global development, manufacturing, & commercialization of the ADC in exchange for an upfront payment, along with development & commercial milestone payments up to a total of…

ByRidhi RastogiOctober 27, 2025

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Eli Lilly Strengthens its Gene Therapy Capabilities with Adverum Acquisition

Shots: Eli Lilly has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Adverum Biotechnologies, incl. its asset Ixo-vec As per the deal, Lilly will acquire Adverum for $3.56/share plus a CVR of ~$8.91 per share, tied to milestones: for ~$1.78 per CVR on Ixo-vec’s FDA approval within 7yrs. of closing & ~$7.13 per CVR upon achieving $1B…

ByRidhi RastogiOctober 27, 2025

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Bayer Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Lynkuet (Elinzanetant) to Treat Vasomotor Symptoms

Shots: The US FDA has approved Lynkuet for the treatment of mod. to sev. vasomotor symptoms due to menopause based on P-III (OASIS-1, 2, & 3) trials, with commercial availability expected at the start of Nov 2025; MAA is under the EMA’s review Efficacy was evaluated in OASIS-1 & 2 trials assessing Lynkuet vs PBO…

ByRidhi RastogiOctober 27, 2025

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Novartis to Acquire Avidity Biosciences for ~$12B, Boosting its Neuroscience Pipeline

Shots: Novartis has agreed to acquire Avidity Biosciences, strengthening its neuroscience pipeline with Avidity’s Antibody Oligonucleotide Conjugates (AOCs) platform & 3 late-stage programs As per the deal, Novartis will acquire Avidity for $72/share, valuing the company at ~$12B with an enterprise value of ~$11B; closing expected in H1’26 Before the merger, Avidity will transfer its early-stage precision…

ByRidhi RastogiOctober 27, 2025

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Dumbo Health Introduces a Fully Digital Clinic for Sleep Apnea Treatment Across the US

Shots: Dumbo Health has launched a fully digital sleep clinic for the treatment of sleep apnea, integrating testing, diagnosis, therapy, & follow-up into one seamless digital clinic, showcased at HLTH USA & available in Texas & Florida, with gradual expansion planned across the US throughout 2026 Dumbo Health offers a $149 test & diagnosis with…

ByRidhi RastogiOctober 26, 2025

WEEKLY SNAPSHOT

PharmaShots Weekly Snapshots (Oct 21, 2025 – Oct 24, 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 and Merck Report the P-II Study Data for Raludotatug Deruxtecan in Pt.-Resistant Ovarian, Primary Peritoneal, or Fallopian Tube Cancer Read More: Daiichi Sankyo and Merck Gilead…

ByRidhi RastogiOctober 24, 2025

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Merck Animal Health Reports Data on Bovillis Nasalgen-C Vaccination Against Bovine Coronavirus at Vlaamse Buiatriecongres 2025

Shots: Merck Animal Health has reported data on Bovillis Nasalgen-C (Lyophilisate & Solvent for Suspension; intranasal vaccination) for the prevention of bovine coronavirus in veal calves at Vlaamse Buiatriecongres’25 Data was presented from a study titled “Intranasal vaccination against bovine coronavirus significantly improves production parameters in cross-bred veal calves: Results from a randomized field trial”,…

ByRidhi RastogiOctober 24, 2025

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Alife Health Receives CE Mark for Embryo Predict AI Embryo Selection Tool

Shots: Alife Health has reported the European CE mark approval of Embryo Predict, an AI-based embryo selection software for in vitro fertilization (IVF) Alife will initiate the rollout of Embryo Predict across selected IVF clinics in the EU, building on the company’s progress in the US with the Clinical Decision Support platform & collaborations with…

ByRidhi RastogiOctober 24, 2025

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Boehringer Ingelheim Reports the NMPA’s Approval of Jascayd (Nerandomilast) for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

Shots: The NMPA has approved Jascayd (nerandomilast) for the treatment of adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF); regulatory review is ongoing in Japan & the EU, with further filings planned Approval was based on P-III (FIBRONEER-IPF) assessing Jascayd (18 or 9mg, PO, BID) vs PBO in IPF pts, which met its 1EP of reduced FVC decline at…

ByRidhi RastogiOctober 24, 2025

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Sanofi Reports P-II (ElevAATe) Trial Data on Efdoralprin Alfa for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD) Emphysema

Shots: Sanofi has reported the P-II (ElevAATe) trial data assessing efdoralprin alfa (Q3W or Q4W) vs SoC plasma-derived augmentation therapy (QW) in 97 adults with AATD emphysema for ~32wks. Trial met its 1EP with a greater mean increase in functional AAT (fAAT) levels at Wk. 32 & achieved key 2EPs of higher fAAT levels &…

ByRidhi RastogiOctober 24, 2025

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GSK Secures Exclusive License to Syndivia’s ADC Candidate for Prostate Cancer

Bayer Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Lynkuet (Elinzanetant) to Treat Vasomotor Symptoms

Novartis to Acquire Avidity Biosciences for ~$12B, Boosting its Neuroscience Pipeline

Dumbo Health Introduces a Fully Digital Clinic for Sleep Apnea Treatment Across the US

PharmaShots Weekly Snapshots (Oct 21, 2025 – Oct 24, 2025)

Merck Animal Health Reports Data on Bovillis Nasalgen-C Vaccination Against Bovine Coronavirus at Vlaamse Buiatriecongres 2025

Alife Health Receives CE Mark for Embryo Predict AI Embryo Selection Tool

Boehringer Ingelheim Reports the NMPA’s Approval of Jascayd (Nerandomilast) for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

Sanofi Reports P-II (ElevAATe) Trial Data on Efdoralprin Alfa for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD) Emphysema

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