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The US FDA has approved Yuflyma, a biosimilar version of Humira (adalimumab) & its unbranded version for the treatment of HS in adolescents (≥12yrs.), & uveitis in children (≥2yrs.)
Yuflyma, an anti-TNFα mAb, was previously approved by the FDA for rheumatoid & psoriatic arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, &…
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The US FDA has accepted sNDA & granted priority review to Akeega (niraparib & abiraterone acetate tablet) + prednisone to treat adults with BRCA-mutated mHSPC
sNDA was backed by P-III (AMPLITUDE) trial assessing Akeega + prednisone/prednisolone + ADT vs PBO/abiraterone acetate with prednisone + ADT in 696 pts with deleterious germline or somatic HRR gene-altered mHSPC…
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Merck has reported P-III (KEYNOTE-B96/ENGOT-ov65) trial data assessing Keytruda (400mg, IV, Q6W for ~2yrs.) with CT ± Avastin vs PBO + CT ± Avastin in Pt-resistant recurrent ovarian cancer pts (n=643)
Trial met its 2EP of improved OS in pts with PD-L1+ tumors, building on previously reported data, which will be presented at ESMO’25;…
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China’s NMPA has accepted NDA of Anzupgo cream (delgocitinib) for treating mod. to sev. chronic hand eczema (CHE) in adults, who had an inadequate response or are unamenable to topical corticosteroids; decision expected in 2027
NDA was based on P-III (DELTA China) trial assessing Anzupgo (BID) vs vehicle in 362 Chinese pts with mod. to sev.…
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Leads Biolabs has granted Dianthus exclusive global rights to develop, manufacture, & commercialize LBL-047 as DNTH212 outside of Greater China
As per the deal, Dianthus will get $20M upfront, $5M in Q4’25, & ~$13M in near-term milestones, with a total potential value of ~$1B incl. development, regulatory, & commercial milestones, plus tiered royalties from…
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EVOQ Therapeutics has entered into a collaboration & license agreement with Sanofi to advance EVOQ’s NanoDisc tech in immunology
As per the deal, both companies will jointly lead research activities, with Sanofi responsible for global development & commercialization efforts. In exchange, EVOQ will receive over $500M, incl. upfront, preclinical, development & sales milestones, with tiered…
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Biocon Biologics has expanded its strategic collaboration with Civica to commercialize Insulin Glargine in the US
Biocon Biologics & Civica entered into a multi-year exclusive distributorship where Biocon will manufacture & supply Insulin Glargine, & Civica will handle its commercialization in the US under its own label, incl. the CalRx brand in California
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Health Canada has approved Opzelura cream 1.5% for the treatment of mild to mod. AD in children (≥2yrs.), when other topical therapies are ineffective or unsuitable
Approval was based on the P-III (TRuE-AD3) trial, evaluating Opzelura (BID) vs vehicle in over 300 children (≥2 to <12yrs.) with AD
Trial met its 1EP with more…
Eli Lilly Reports Topline Data from P-III (ACHIEVE-2 & 5) Trials of Orforglipron for Type 2 Diabetes
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The 2 P-III (ACHIEVE-2 & 5) trials assessed orforglipron (3, 12 & 36mg; QD) vs dapagliflozin (10mg; QD) in 962 adults with T2D uncontrolled on metformin, & vs PBO in 546 adults with T2D uncontrolled on titrated insulin glargine ± metformin/SGLT2i for 40wks., respectively
ACHIEVE-2 showed reduced A1C (1EP) at Wk. 40 across both…
Novartis Highlights P-III (APPLAUSE-IgAN) Trial Findings on Fabhalta (Iptacopan) for IgA Nephropathy
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Novartis has reported the P-III (APPLAUSE-IgAN) trial findings assessing Fabhalta (200mg; BID; PO) vs PBO, both on top of SoC in 477 adults with IgA nephropathy (IgAN)
Trial showed that Fabhalta reduced IgAN progression measured by annualized total slope of eGFR decline over 2yrs., & demonstrated favorable safety; data to be used for 2026…

