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Eisai & Biogen have reported EU launch of Leqembi, starting with Austria on Aug 25, 2025 & Germany on Sep 1, 2025, following EC approval in Apr 2025
Approval was based on the P-III (Clarity AD) trial assessing Leqembi (n=757) vs PBO (n=764) in pts with MCI or mild dementia due to AD &…
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Japan’s MHLW has approved Enhertu monotx. for inoperable HR+, HER2-low/ultralow MBC whose disease progressed on & are ineligible for endocrine therapy
Approval was based on the P-III (DESTINY-Breast06) trial (N=866) assessing Enhertu (5.4mg/kg) vs CT in HER2-low (n=713) & ultralow (n=152) pts
Trial showed 38% PFS in CT-naïve HER2-low pts & mPFS of 13.2…
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Bio-Thera & STADA have expanded their partnership to BAT1806, a biosimilar version of Roche’s RoActemra (tocilizumab), whose 20mg/ml vial formulation received EMA’s approval in Jun 2024 for several arthritic conditions
As per the deal, STADA will obtain exclusive rights to commercialize BAT1806 in the EU, UK, Switzerland & select other countries under its own marketing…
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argenx has reported topline P-III (ADAPT SERON) trial data on Vyvgart (efgartigimod alfa; IV) for AChR-Ab seronegative generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG)
Trial (n=119) consist of 2 Parts: Part A assessed Vyvgart (QW × 4wks.) vs PBO, followed by 5wk. follow-up, while Part B was an OLE study, where pts received 2 fixed cycles of…
This week, PharmaShots’ news was all about the updates on Clinical Trials, Regulatory, Pharma, MedTech, and Biosimilars. Check out our full report below:
HUTCHMED Completes Patient Enrolment in P-III (SANOVO) Trial of Orpathys (savolitinib) and Tagrisso (osimertinib) for EGFRm NSCLC
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Akeso Reports First Patient Dosing in P-III (COMPASSION-33) Trial of Cadonilimab for…
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Tyra Biosciences has dosed its first patient with dabogratinib (FGFR3 inhibitor) in P-II (BEACH301) trial for the treatment achondroplasia
Trial will evaluate dabogratinib in children (3–10 yrs) with achondroplasia & open growth plates across 2 cohorts: treatment-naïve & previously treated with growth-accelerating therapy, enrolling up to 10 pts per dose level (0.125, 0.25, 0.375…
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The US FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to the Salix Coronary Plaque module for the detection & quantification of coronary artery plaque; Salix is available since Jul 2025 in the US
Also, Artrya is partnering with major US hospitals for the upcoming SAPPHIRE study, utilizing Salix Coronary Plaque module, plus it has signed a commercial…
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Health Canada has approved Columvi + GemOx for the treatment of ASCT-ineligible pts with r/r diffuse large b-cell lymphoma (DLBCL)
Approval was based on P-III (STARGLO) study of Columvi + GemOx vs MabThera/Rituxan + GemOx for r/r DLBCL
At mFU of 11.3mos., the trial met its 1EP of OS, reducing the death risk by…
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Health Canada has approved Nubeqa (darolutamide) in combination with androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) ± docetaxel to treat mHSPC pts
Approval was based on the P-III (ARANOTE) trial evaluating Nubeqa (600mg, BID) + ADT vs PBO + ADT in 669 mHSPC pts
Trial showed a 46% reduction in rPFS (1EP), with consistent benefit observed across all subgroups, incl. pts…
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AbbVie has reported topline P-III (UP-AA) trial data on Rinvoq (QD) for sev. alopecia areata in pts with a mean baseline SALT score of 84
Trial incl. 2 replicate studies (Study 1 & 2) in AA pts (n=1399; 12-64yrs.), where in both studies' Period A, pts were randomized to Rinvoq 15mg, 30mg, or PBO…

