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The CHMP has recommended elinzanetant for treating mod. to sev. vasomotor symptoms linked with menopause or caused by AET related to breast cancer based on P-III (OASIS-1, 2, 3 & 4) trials
OASIS-1 & 2 showed reduced mod. to sev. menopausal VMS vs. PBO at wks. 4 & 12, with >80% pts (incl. those…
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Pfizer has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Metsera, expanding to obesity & cardiometabolic market
As per the deal, Metsera will receive $47.5/share, representing an enterprise value of ~$4.9B, plus a non-transferable CVR of ~$22.50/share tied to milestones: $5 on P-III start of MET-097i + MET-233i, $7 on FDA approval for MET-097i monotx.,…
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The US FDA has approved Keytruda Qlex (pembrolizumab & berahyaluronidase alfa-pmph) for subcutaneous dosing in adults across 38 approved indications of Keytruda, with US availability expected by late Sep 2025
Approval was based on P-III (3475A-D77) trial assessing Keytruda Qlex (790mg/9600 units, Q6W) + Pt doublet CT vs IV Keytruda (400mg, Q6W) + Pt doublet CT…
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The P-III (evERA Breast Cancer) trial evaluated giredestrant + everolimus vs SoC ET + everolimus in ER+, HER2-, LA/M breast cancer pts previously treated with CDK4/6 inhibitors & endocrine therapy (ET) in adj. or LA/M settings
Trial met its co-1EPs of improved PFS in both the ITT & ESR1-mutated populations, while OS showed a…
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The CHMP has recommended Enflonsia to prevent RSV lower respiratory tract disease in newborns & infants entering their first RSV season, with potential approval valid in all 30 EEA states
Opinion was based on P-IIb/III (CLEVER) study assessing Enflonsia in preterm & full-term infants (≤1yr.), plus P-III (SMART) study of Enflonsia vs palivizumab in high-risk…
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The US FDA has approved the Altaviva device, an implantable tibial neuromodulation therapy to treat urge urinary incontinence
Altaviva device is placed under the skin above the fascia & near the ankle in a minimally invasive, sedation & imaging-free procedure to restore bladder–brain communication & improve bladder control by delivering electrical impulses to the tibial…
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The CHMP has recommended Nipocalimab as an add-on therapy to treat anti-AChR Ab+ & anti-MuSK Ab+ gMG pts (≥12yrs.)
Opinion was based on the P-III (Vivacity-MG3) trial assessing nipocalimab (30mg/kg, IV loading dose then 15mg/kg, Q2W) + SoC vs PBO + SoC in gMG pts (N=199; 153 were Ab +ve), which showed improved MG-ADL score…
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The EC has approved Bildyos (60mg/mL) & Bilprevda (120mg/1.7mL), biosimilar versions of Amgen’s Prolia & Xgeva (denosumab) for all indications of the reference product
Approval was based on extensive clinical data, incl. analytical, PK & clinical studies, which showed comparable immunogenicity, efficacy & safety of Bildyos & Bilprevda to reference denosumab
In 2022, Henlius…
PharmaShots Weekly Snapshots (Sep 15, 2025 – Sep 19, 2025)
This week, PharmaShots’ news was all about the updates on Clinical Trials, Regulatory, Pharma, MedTech, COVID-19, M&A and Biosimilars. Check out our full report below:
MAIA Biotechnology Reports P-II (THIO-101) Trial Data of Ateganosine Regimen for Advanced NSCLC
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Akeso Reports First…
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Alvotech has reported that its partner Fuji Pharma has received Japanese approval for three biosimilars: AVT03 (Biosimilar, Ranmark), AVT05 (Biosimilar, Simponi), and AVT06 (Biosimilar, Eylea)
In Japan, AVT03 (denosumab-biosimilar to Ranmark/Xgeva) was approved for bone lesions from multiple myeloma or solid tumor metastases; AVT05 (golimumab biosimilar to Simponi) for rheumatoid arthritis Pts. who are…

