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The US FDA has accepted Roche’s NDA for giredestrant in combination with everolimus to treat adults with ER-positive, HER2-negative, ESR1-mutated locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer following recurrence or progression on prior endocrine-based therapy
NDA acceptance is based on P-III (evERA) study data showing giredestrant + everolimus reduced the risk of disease progression or…
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Candel Therapeutics has entered into a $100M royalty funding agreement with RTW Investments, contingent on FDA approval of Aglatimagene Besadenovec (CAN-2409) for intermediate- to high-risk localized prostate cancer
As per the deal, RTW will receive a capped, tiered single-digit percentage of US annual net sales of aglatimagene. Candel Plans to submit a BLA for…
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The US FDA has cleared NexEos Bio’s IND application to initiate a P-II/III clinical study of NTX-1024 ophthalmic solution for the treatment of vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC)
The P-II/III study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of NTX-1024 in VKC, following positive results from an open-label investigator-initiated study showing improvements in symptoms and ocular inflammation…
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Hims & Hers has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Eucalyptus, to expand into Australia and Japan, and deepen its presence in the UK, Germany, and Canada
As per the deal, Hims & Hers will acquire Eucalyptus for up to ~$1.15B, including upfront ~$240M in cash
The acquisition is expected to close mid-2026,…
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Takeda reported positive data from the global P-III (KEPLER) study evaluating IV ENTYVIO (vedolizumab) in children and adolescents (ages 2–17) with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis (UC) who had inadequate response to conventional therapies and/or TNF antagonists
Nearly half (47.3%) of pts achieved the 1EP of clinical remission at Wk. 54, while 34.7% achieved…
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The US FDA has granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for NexGard (afoxolaner) chewables for treating infestations caused by New World screwworm (NWS) in dogs and puppies, and NexGard COMBO topical solution for treating infestations caused by NWS in cats and kittens
NexGard (afoxolaner) is approved for dogs only and is safe for puppies 8…
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The P-III (LATITUDE) trial assessed Cabenuva (cabotegravir + rilpivirine) in 453 adults facing adherence challenges, where 306 virally suppressed pts were randomized to Cabenuva (Q4W; n=152) or ART (QD, PO; n=154), with results published in The NEJM
At 48wks., Cabenuva reduced the cumulative risk of regimen failure (1EP) to 22.8% vs 41.2%, with fewer virologic failures…
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The EMA has validated the Type II Variation MAA for Enhertu as a monotx. for the treatment of adults with HER2+ (IHC 3+ or ISH+) breast cancer who have residual invasive disease after neoadjuvant HER2 targeted treatment
MAA was backed by the global P-III (DESTINY-Breast05) trial assessing Enhertu (5.4mg/kg) vs trastuzumab emtansine in 1,635…
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Cencora & Covetrus have entered into a definitive agreement to merge Covetrus with MWI Animal Health, forming a unified company delivering a comprehensive animal health platform
The deal values MWI at a $3.5B enterprise value, with Cencora receiving $1.25B in cash, $800M in preferred equity, & $1.45B in common equity, securing a 34.3% non-controlling…
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Eli Lilly has reported P-IIIb (TOGETHER-PsO) trial data assessing Taltz (ixekizumab) + Zepbound (tirzepatide) vs Taltz alone in 274 adults with mod. to sev. plaque psoriasis & obesity/overweight with ≥1 additional weight-related comorbid condition
At 36wks., the trial met its 1EP with 27.1% pts reaching PASI 100 & ≥10% weight loss compared to 5.8% pts. Trial…

