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The US FDA has accepted NDA of vepdegestrant to treat pts with ESR1-mutated ER+/HER2- advanced or metastatic breast cancer previously treated with endocrine-based therapy (PDUFA: Jun 5, 2026)
NDA was backed by P-III (VERITAC-2) trial assessing vepdegestrant alone vs fulvestrant in mentioned pts (n=624) previously treated with CDK4/6 inhibitor + endocrine therapy
Trial showed…
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Health Canada has approved Andembry (garadacimab) for HAE pts (≥12yrs)
Approval was based on P-III (VANGUARD) trial assessing Andembry (n=39) vs PBO (n=25) for 6mos., which showed 62% pts remained attack-free, with reduction in overall HAE attacks by >99% median & 89.2% mean; data was published in The Lancet
Interim analysis of the ongoing OLE…
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The US FDA has accepted sNDA & granted priority review to Blujepa (gepotidacin) for the treatment of pts (≥12yrs.; ≥45kg) with uncomplicated urogenital gonorrhoea (PDUFA: Dec 11, 2025); regulatory review is ongoing in the UK & Australia
sNDA was backed by P-III (EAGLE-1) trial assessing Blujepa (2 doses × 3000mg; PO) vs ceftriaxone (500mg; IM)…
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The US FDA has approved Genio system for pts with mod. to sev. obstructive sleep apnea (15 ≤ Apnea-Hypopnea Index ≤ 65); US commercialization is officially initiated
Approval was based on the DREAM trial, which met its 1 & 2EPs, showing a 63.5% AHI responder rate, 71.3% oxygen desaturation index responder rate, & 70.8% median AHI…
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Novartis has reported topline P-III (NEPTUNUS-1 & 2) trial data assessing ianalumab (VAY736) in adults with active Sjögren's disease
NEPTUNUS-1 assessed ianalumab (300mg, QM) vs PBO in 275 Sjögren's disease pts for 52wks. while NEPTUNUS-2 evaluated ianalumab (300mg; QM or Q3M) vs PBO for up to 52wks. in 504 pts; pts could then either…
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The US FDA has granted accelerated approval to Hernexeos (zongertinib) for the treatment of pts with inoperable or metastatic NSCLC harboring HER2 (ERBB2) mutations who have received prior systemic therapy
Approval was based on P-Ib (Beamion LUNG-1) trial assessing Hernexeos as monotx., which showed improved ORR of 75% (N=71: 6% CR & 69% PR)…
This week, PharmaShots’ news was all about the updates on clinical trials, Regulatory, Pharma, MedTech, Biotech, M&A and Biosimilars. Check out our full report below:
Roche Reports P-III (Portal) Trial Data on Susvimo for Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration (nAMD)
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Ethris Reports First Patient Dosing in P-IIa Trial of ETH47 for Asthma
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The US FDA has granted FTD to Birelentinib (DZD8586) for the treatment of adults with r/r chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL) who have received ≥2L of therapy, incl. a BTK & a BCL-2 inhibitor
Designation was based on pooled P-I/II data showing 84.2% ORR & DoR rate of 83.3% at 9mos.…
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Genmab has reported P-III (EPCORE FL-1) trial data assessing epcoritamab (SC) + rituximab & lenalidomide (R2) vs R2 alone for the treatment of adult patients with r/r follicular lymphoma
The trial met dual primary endpoints with improved ORR and PFS, reducing risk of progression or death by 79%; interim data will be submitted to…
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A management-led syndicate, supported by global investors, will acquire a majority stake in HistoSonics for $2.25B
The acquisition was led by K5 Global, Bezos Expeditions, Wellington Management, Alpha JWC Ventures, Venture Investors Health Fund, Lumira Ventures, & over 10 other private & public investors
HistoSonics aims to expand its Edison histotripsy system beyond liver tumors…

