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Novartis Reports Topline P-III (NEPTUNUS-1 & 2) Trials Finding on Ianalumab to Treat Active Sjögren’s Disease
Shots: 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…
August 11, 20250Comments
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PharmaShots Weekly Snapshots (Aug 04, 2025 – Aug 08, 2025) 
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)  Read More: Roche   Ethris Reports First Patient Dosing in P-IIa Trial of ETH47 for Asthma  Read…
August 8, 20250Comments
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Syndicate of Global Investors to Acquire HistoSonics for $2.25B
Shots: 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…
August 8, 20250Comments
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Sebela Pharmaceuticals Reports P-III (TRIUMpH) Program Completion and Data on Tegoprazan for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Shots: TRIUMpH program consisted of 2 P-III trials assessing tegoprazan in US GERD pts with erosive esophagitis (EE; n=1250 incl. 463 with LA Grade C/D esophagitis) & non-erosive reflux disease (NERD; n=800); FDA’s NDA filing for both EE & NERD is planned in Q4’25 In EE pts, tegoprazan (100 & 50mg) met the 1EP, showing…
August 8, 20250Comments
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DoveTree Medicines Enters a ~$5.99B Deal with XtalPi to Discover Novel Therapeutics Across Various Indications
Shots: XtalPi has entered into a strategic collaboration with DoveTree Medicines to identify novel therapeutics across oncology, immunology, inflammation, neurology, & metabolic diseases, leveraging XtalPi's de novo drug discovery platform As per the deal, DoveTree will gain exclusive global rights to develop & commercialize multiple therapeutics from the collaboration, in exchange for a $51M upfront,…
August 8, 20250Comments