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Akeso Completes Patient Enrollment in P-III (HARMONi-6/AK112-306) Trial of Ivonescimab for Squamous NSCLC

Shots:Akeso has completed patient enrollment in the global P-III (HARMONi-6/AK112-306) trial (1/6 P-III trials) assessing ivonescimab + Pt-based CT vs Tevimbra + Pt-based CT to treat 1L squamous NSCLC in China Multiple P-III trials are underway, incl. HARMONi-3 (vs Keytruda + CT) in 1L sq- & non-sq NSCLC (led by Summit Therapeutics), plus trials…

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Know Your Investor: Orbimed (February’ 25 Edition)

Know Your Investor: Orbimed (February’ 25 Edition)

Shots:   The February edition highlights OrbiMed Advisors, a New York-based investment firm specializing in public and private investments within the healthcare and biotech sectors In 2024, OrbiMed expanded its portfolio by adding 49 companies, investing approximately $6.08B across five funding rounds, including private and debt financing For the complete report, contact us at connect@pharmashots.com OrbiMed primarily…

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Astellas

Japan’s MHLW Receives NDA for Conditional Approval of Astellas’ Avacincaptad Pegol to Treat Geographic Atrophy

Shots:Japan’s MHLW has received NDA for conditional approval of avacincaptad pegol (ACP) to treat geographic atrophy (GA) secondary to AMD Submission was backed by the P-II/III (GATHER1) & P-III (GATHER2) trials assessing safety & efficacy of ACP (2mg, Q1M, intravitreal) in pts with GA secondary to AMD Data from both trials showed reduced…

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Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Reveals Topline Data from P-II (FIGHT DMD) Trial of Ifetroban for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Heart Disease

Shots:Cumberland reported topline data from P-II (FIGHT DMD) trial assessing ifetroban (150/300mg, QD) vs PBO in DMD pts (n=41) for 12mos.; funded via the US FDA orphan products grant Study showed that ifetroban (300mg) led to 3.3% overall LVEF improvement (1EP), with a 1.8% increase vs 1.5% decline; on comparison with matched natural…

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Lotus Pharma & Formycon

Lotus Pharmaceutical and Formycon Enter into a Strategic Partnership to Commercialize FYB203/Ahzantive (Biosimilar, Eylea) in APAC

Shots:Formycon has signed an exclusive license agreement with Lotus Pharmaceutical to commercialize FYB203/Ahzantive in APAC countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, and Hong Kong. Additionally, Formycon will supply the finished product to Lotus As per the agreement, Klinge will receive upfront and milestone payments, along with royalties on Lotus’ net…

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Gyder Surgical Reports the US FDA’s 510(k) Clearance for Gyder Hip System

Shots:The US FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to the Gyder Hip System for positioning of the acetabular cup during anterior hip arthroplasty following approval from Australia’s TGA Gyder Hip System eliminates the use of metallic pins & pre-operative/intra-operative imaging for landmark registration, offering a less invasive approach than conventional hip navigation System features 1min…

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Aldevron Collaborates with TriLink BioTechnologies for CleanCap mRNA Capping Technology

Shots:TriLink & Aldevron have entered into a non-exclusive license & supply agreement for TriLink’s patented CleanCap mRNA capping tech, allowing Aldevron’s clients to use it for developing mRNA-based therapeutics & vaccines As per the agreement, TriLink will provide CleanCap M6, CleanCap AG 3’OMe, CleanCap AG, & CleanCap AU cap analogs to Aldevron for…

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Roche

Roche Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Susvimo to Treat Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)

Shots:The US FDA has approved Susvimo (port delivery platform with Lucentis) to treat DME Approval was based on P-III (Pagoda) study assessing Susvimo (100 mg/mL, refilled in Q6M) vs Lucentis (0.5mg, intravitreal, Q1M) in DME pts (n=634), where subjects in Susvimo arm received 4 loading doses of Lucentis till 16wks. prior to implantation Study demonstrated sustained vision…

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