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New Drug Designations – September 2025    

Shots:    PharmaShots’ Designation Report provides a concise overview of the latest drug designations granted by major regulatory authorities, including the FDA, EMA, MHLW, Health Canada, and NMPA  The September 2025 report covers designations granted to 33 drugs and 4 medical devices, spanning 12 small molecules, 6 biologics, 8 cell and gene therapies & 4 medical devices among others  …

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Roche

Roche Reports P-III (INShore) Trial Findings on Gazyva (Obinutuzumab) for Idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome

Shots:Roche has reported the P-III (INShore) trial findings assessing Gazyva (Obinutuzumab; Wk. 0, 2, 24 & 26) vs mycophenolate mofetil (MMF; QD) in 85 pts (>2-25yrs.) with frequently relapsing or steroid-dependent nephrotic syndromeTrial met its 1EP, with more pts achieving sustained complete remission at 1yr., & certain 2EPs. Gazyva showed significant benefits in…

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GSK Collaborates with Empirico to Advance EMP-012 Across Inflammatory Respiratory Diseases

Shots:GSK has entered into a worldwide exclusive license agreement with Empirico to develop & commercialize EMP-012As per the deal,Empirico will lead P-I development of EMP-012, following which GSK will take over global development, regulatory filings, & commercialization, with Empirico receiving $85M upfront, ~$660M in development, regulatory & commercial milestones, & tiered royalties on…

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Astrazeneca

AstraZeneca Reports the EC’s Approval of Koselugo (Selumetinib) for Treating Neurofibromatosis Type 1

Shots:The EC has approved Koselugo for the treatment of symptomatic, inoperable plexiform neurofibromas (PN) in adults with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1)Approval was based on the P-III (KOMET) study assessing Koselugo (PO) vs PBO in 145 adults with NF1 & symptomatic, inoperable PNs across 13 countries incl. North America, South America, Europe, Asia &…

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Syndax

Syndax Pharmaceuticals’ Revuforj (Revumenib) Receives the US FDA’s Approval for NPM1-Mutated R/R Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Shots:The US FDA has approved label expansion of Revuforj to treat pts (≥1yrs.) with nucleophosmin 1 (NPM1)-mutated r/r acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who have no satisfactory alternative treatment optionsApproval was supported by P-II results from the P-I/II (AUGMENT-101) trial, which showed a 23% CR + CRh rate (15/65), median response time of 2.8mos.,…

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Incyte Partners with Enable Injections for enFuse On-Body Delivery System

Shots:Incyte has partnered with Enable Injections to develop and commercialize specific assets in Incyte’s portfolio, incl. INCA033989, a mutCALR selective mAb, with Enable’s enFuse On-Body Delivery SystemAs per the deal, Incyte will obtain exclusive global rights to use enFuse tech with INCA033989 for essential thrombocythemia & myelofibrosis, with potential expansion to other assets &…

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Optimizing Life Sciences CRM: A Candid Conversation with Akshay Kapadia from Conexus Solutions 

Shots: As life sciences organizations increasingly adopt integrated data, AI, and advanced analytics, CRM platforms are becoming powerful tools to anticipate customer needs, personalize engagements, and measure impact in real-time across multiple channels   In the coming years, CRM will transform into a strategic intelligence hub, empowering teams to make data-driven decisions and helping companies…

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Merck Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Winrevair (Sotatercept-csrk) to Treat Adults with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)

Shots:The US FDA has approved Winrevair to treat adults with PAH (WHO Group 1) functional class (FC) II or IIIApproval was based on the global P-III (ZENITH) trial (N=172) evaluating Winrevair (n=86; 0.7 mg/kg; SC; Q3W) + background therapy vs PBO (n=86) in adults with PAH (WHO FC III/IV) at high mortality risk. WINREVAIR…

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