Pfizer and BioNTech’s Comirnaty Receives the US FDA Approval for Active Immunization Against COVID-19

Shots: FDA has approved sBLA of Comirnaty (LP.8.1-adapted monovalent COVID-19 vaccine) for active immunization in adults (≥65yrs) & individuals (5–64yrs) with ≥1 high-risk condition for severe COVID-19 outcomes; FDA recommends LP.8.1 for fall 2025, with vaccine shipping immediately for US availability soon Approval was backed by extensive data, incl. trial in children (5–11yrs.), & preclinical data…

ByRidhi RastogiAugust 28, 2025

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BeOne Medicine’s Perioperative Tevimbra (Tislelizumab) Receives the EC’s Approval for Resectable NSCLC

Shots: The EC has approved neoadj. Tevimbra + Pt-based CT followed by adj. Tevimbra monotx. for adults with resectable NSCLC at high risk of recurrence Approval was based on P-III (RATIONALE-315) trial assessing perioperative Tevimbra with CT before surgery vs PBO + CT in NSCLC pts (n=453), which met its dual 1EPs of EFS &…

ByRidhi RastogiAugust 27, 2025

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Bayer Reports the US FDA’s NDA Acceptance of Gadoquatrane for Contrast-Enhanced MRI

Shots: The US FDA has accepted NDA of gadoquatrane (0.04mmol Gd/kg body weight) for contrast-enhanced MRI of the CNS & other body regions (OBR) in adults & pediatric pts incl. neonates; MAA was submitted to MHLW & EMA with further filings planned in other regions NDA was supported by the QUANTI clinical program, which incl.…

ByRidhi RastogiAugust 27, 2025

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Abbott Receives the European CE Mark for Esprit BTK System to Treat Peripheral Artery Disease Below the Knee

Shots: Abbott has received European CE Mark approval for the Esprit BTK Everolimus Eluting Resorbable Scaffold System to treat people with peripheral artery disease (PAD) below the knee (BTK) Esprit was evaluated in the LIFE-BTK trial against balloon angioplasty in pts (n >260) with PAD BTK, which showed sustained efficacy & ability to open vessels…

ByRidhi RastogiAugust 27, 2025

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Regeneron Reports P-III (NIMBLE) Trial Data of Cemdisiran for Generalized Myasthenia Gravis (gMG)

Shots: The P-III NIMBLE trial enrolled adults with symptomatic gMG & anti-AChR antibodies, randomizing them to cemdisiran (600mg, SC, Q12W, n=64), cemdi-poze (SC, Q4W, n=67), or PBO (n=59), with completion rates of 100%, 96%, & 90%, respectively; FDA’s filing is expected in Q1’26, pending discussions Trial met its 1EP of improved MG-ADL total score, showing…

ByRidhi RastogiAugust 27, 2025

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Gilead Reports the EC’s Approval of Yeytuo (Lenacapavir) for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) to Prevent HIV in Individuals at Risk

Shots: Approval was based on P-III (PURPOSE 1 & PURPOSE 2) trials of Yeytuo vs Truvada, where PURPOSE 1 showed 0 infections & 100% risk reduction in 2134 women, while PURPOSE 2 depicted 99.9% non-infection rate in 2179 pts (2 acquired HIV), showing superiority to bHIV in both trials; published in The NEJM Approval is…

ByRidhi RastogiAugust 27, 2025

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Bio-Thera Secures the EC’s Approval for Usymro (Biosimilar, Stelara)

Shots: The EC has approved Usymro (BAT2206), a biosimilar version of J&J’s Stelara (ustekinumab) for all indications of the reference product In Oct 2024, Bio-Thera & Gedeon Richter entered a licensing & commercialization deal under which Bio-Thera will develop & manufacture Usymro, while Gedeon will commercialize it post-approval & MA Holder transfer in the EU,…

ByRidhi RastogiAugust 27, 2025

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New Drug Designations: July 2025

Shots:    PharmaShots’ Designation Report offers a concise overview of the latest drug and device designations granted by major regulatory authorities, including the FDA, EMA, MHLW, Health Canada, and NMPA. The July 2025 edition covers designations awarded to 47 drugs and 3 medical devices, comprising 23 small molecules, 9 biologics, 8 cell and gene therapies, and…

ByRidhi RastogiAugust 26, 2025

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Daiichi Sankyo’s Datroway (Datopotamab Deruxtecan) Receives the NMPA’s Approval for Unresectable or Recurrent HR+/HER2- Breast Cancer

Shots: China’s NMPA has approved Datroway for treating adults with HR+/HER2- (IHC 0, IHC 1+ or IHC 2+/ISH-) inoperable or recurrent breast cancer after previous CT Approval was based on P-III (TROPION-Breast01) study assessing Datroway (6mg/kg, IV, Q21D) vs single-agent CT in adults (n=732) with HR+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer Study showed improved PFS by 37%…

ByRidhi RastogiAugust 25, 2025

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Terumo to Acquire OrganOx for ~$1.5B

ByRidhi RastogiAugust 25, 2025

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Pfizer and BioNTech’s Comirnaty Receives the US FDA Approval for Active Immunization Against COVID-19

BeOne Medicine’s Perioperative Tevimbra (Tislelizumab) Receives the EC’s Approval for Resectable NSCLC

Bayer Reports the US FDA’s NDA Acceptance of Gadoquatrane for Contrast-Enhanced MRI

Abbott Receives the European CE Mark for Esprit BTK System to Treat Peripheral Artery Disease Below the Knee

Regeneron Reports P-III (NIMBLE) Trial Data of Cemdisiran for Generalized Myasthenia Gravis (gMG)

Gilead Reports the EC’s Approval of Yeytuo (Lenacapavir) for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) to Prevent HIV in Individuals at Risk

Bio-Thera Secures the EC’s Approval for Usymro (Biosimilar, Stelara)

New Drug Designations: July 2025

Daiichi Sankyo’s Datroway (Datopotamab Deruxtecan) Receives the NMPA’s Approval for Unresectable or Recurrent HR+/HER2- Breast Cancer

Terumo to Acquire OrganOx for ~$1.5B

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