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UCB has reported 3yr. BE HEARD trials data where 2 P-III (BE HEARD I & II) trials assessed Bimzelx (320mg; Q2W till Wk. 16, then Q4W) vs PBO in 1,014 adults with mod. to sev. HS; 556 pts completing Wk. 48 entered the OLE (BE HEARD EXT) study
Among pts with ≥1 draining tunnel…
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Genentech has reported the P-III (ALLEGORY) trial data assessing Gazyva vs PBO in ~300 adults with SLE on SoC for 52wks. followed by ~104wks. OLE period
Trial met its 1EP, with more participants achieving ≥4-point improvement in SRI-4 at 1yr., & achieved all key 2EPs, incl. improved BICLA response & a 6-point SRI-6 improvement at…
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The US FDA has issued a CRL related to the BLA for AVT05, a biosimilar version of Simponi (golimumab), in PFS & autoinjector formulations
The CRL noted certain deficiencies from the FDA’s Jul 2025 pre-license inspection of Alvotech’s Reykjavik facility that must be resolved before AVT05 BLA approval, though no other issues were found,…
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The UK’s MHRA has accepted a conditional marketing authorization (CMA) application for Tinlarebant to treat Stargardt disease
CMA was based on the interim results from P-III (DRAGON) trial assessing Tinlarebant vs PBO in 104 adolescents with Stargardt disease across 11 jurisdictions, incl. the US, UK, Germany, France, Belgium, Switzerland, Netherlands, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan,…
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Daiichi Sankyo has dosed the first patient with Enhertu in combination with Keytruda in the P-III (DESTINYLung06) trial as a 1L treatment for unresectable, LA/M HER2 overexpressing & PD-L1 (TPS<50%) non-squamous NSCLC
Trial will assess Enhertu (5.4mg/kg) + Keytruda vs Keytruda + Pt-based CT + pemetrexed as the 1L treatment in the mentioned pts…
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:
Roche Reports P-III (INShore) Trial Findings on Gazyva (Obinutuzumab) for Idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome
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Merck Reports the P-III (LITESPARK-022) Trial Data on Welireg + Keytruda to Treat Clear…
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GlycoNex has dosed the last patient with SPD8, a biosimilar version of Prolia/Xgeva (denosumab), in its P-III trial for the treatment of primary osteoporosis from solid tumors
Trial will assess the PK, efficacy, & safety of SPD8 vs reference denosumab in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis; top-line results are expected in Q2’26 & data will support…
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4DMT has granted Otsuka exclusive rights to develop & commercialize 4D-150 for retinal vascular diseases, incl. wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD) & diabetic macular edema (DME) in Japan, China, Australia & other APAC markets, while retaining rights in other regions
As per the deal, Otsuka will lead all regulatory & commercialization efforts in…
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Metsera has declared Novo Nordisk’s unsolicited ~$9B acquisition proposal, valuing shares up to $77.75, as a “Superior Company Proposal” than its existing Pfizer Merger Agreement
The 2-step proposal incl. an initial $56.5/share cash payment & issuance of non-voting preferred stock for 50% of Metsera’s share capital, followed by a CVR of ~$21.25/share in cash…
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Phibro Animal Health has launched Restoris piezoelectric dental gel for the treatment & support of long-term oral health in dogs with periodontal disease in the US
Laboratory & clinical studies showed Restoris reduced periodontal pocket depth & promoted alveolar bone regeneration around treated teeth within 30 days
Restoris is applied into periodontal pockets via…

