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Memo Therapeutics Reports P-II (SAFE KIDNEY II) Trial Data on Potravitug to Treat BKPyV Infection in Kidney Transplant Recipients

Shots: Memo Therapeutics has reported P-II (SAFE KIDNEY II) trial data assessing potravitug vs PBO for the treatment of BK polyomavirus (BKPyV) infection in kidney transplant recipients (n=95) Trial didn’t meet its 1EP of undetectable BKPyV DNAemia but showed superior viral response (≥1-log₁₀ reduction) & resolution of biopsy-proven BKPyVAN by Wk. 20, with histological improvement from…

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GSK Enters a ~$12.5B Deal with Hengrui Pharma to Develop up to 12 Novel Therapeutics Across Various Indications

Shots: GSK will obtain an exclusive global license to HRS-9821, an add-on maintenance therapy for COPD, along with exclusive option rights to develop & commercialize ~11 more programs in oncology, respiratory, immunology, & inflammation globally (excl. mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, & Taiwan for both) Each of the ~11 additional programs will have its own…

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KalVista Reports the CHMP’s Positive Opinion on Sebetralstat for Treating Hereditary Angioedema

Shots: The CHMP has recommended sebetralstat to treat acute attacks of hereditary angioedema (HAE) pts (≥12yrs.); EC’s decision expected by early Oct 2025. Application is under review in Japan & other regions Approval was based on P-III (KONFIDENT) study assessing sebetralstat (300mg & 600mg) vs PBO in 136 HAE pts (≥12yrs.) across 20 countries KONFIDENT data…

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PharmaShots Weekly Snapshots (Jul 21, 2025 – Jul 25, 2025)  

This week, PharmaShots’ news was all about the updates on clinical trials, Regulatory, Pharma, MedTech, M&A, DigiHealth, Animal Health and Biosimilars. Check out our full report below:  AstraZeneca Reports P-III (FLAURA2) Trial Findings on Tagrisso Regimen to Treat EGFRm NSCLC  Read More: AstraZeneca  Sun Pharma Reports Topline Data from P-III (INSPIRE-1 & INSPIRE-2) Trials of…

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Minnesota Medical Technologies Receives the US FDA’s 510(k) Clearance for StaySure to Manage Fecal Incontinence

Shots: Minnesota Medical Technologies has reported the US FDA’s 510(k) clearance to StaySure for the management of fecal incontinence (FI) A completed clinical trial demonstrated the device’s safety & efficacy, with a reduction in fecal incontinence frequency & improved QoL; full results are expected later in 2025 StaySure, marketed as Navina Insert in the EU, is…

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Exelixis & Ipsen

Exelixis and Ipsen Report the EC’s Approval of Cabometyx (Cabozantinib) to Treat Advanced Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs)

Shots: The EC has approved Cabometyx for inoperable, locally advanced or metastatic, well-differentiated pancreatic NET (pNET) & extra-pancreatic NET (epNET) pts, who progressed on ≥1 prior systemic therapy other than somatostatin analogues in all 30 EEA states Approval was based on P-III (CABINET) study assessing Cabometyx (60mg) vs PBO among 298 US pts, which were…

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Eli Lilly & Gate Bio

Eli Lilly Signs an ~$856M Deal with Gate Bioscience to Develop Molecular Gate Therapeutics

Shots: Eli Lilly has entered into a collaboration & license agreement with Gate Bioscience to identify, develop, & commercialize molecular gate drugs, leveraging Gate’s molecular gate drug discovery engine As per the deal, Gate will receive ~$856M in total, incl. an upfront payment, equity investment, & development, regulatory, & commercial milestones, along with tiered royalties…

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