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Samsung Biologics Expands U.S. Manufacturing Footprint with Acquisition of Human Genome Sciences from GSK

Shots: Samsung Biologics’ US subsidiary entered a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Human Genome Sciences from GSK, securing its first US based manufacturing site in Rockville, Maryland As per the deal terms, Samsung Biologics will acquire the Rockville assets for $280M, with closing expected by end of Q1’26, while retaining 500+ employees to ensure…

December 22, 2025

Jacobio Pharma Forge ~$2B+ Partnership with AstraZeneca for JAB-23E73

Shots: Jacobio Pharma entered a global exclusive licensing agreement with AstraZeneca for JAB-23E73, granting AstraZeneca exclusive development & commercialization rights outside China, while both companies will jointly develop & commercialize in China As per the deal, Jacobio will receive $100M upfront, and is eligible up to $1.91B in development & commercial milestones, and tiered royalties…

December 22, 2025

Johnson & Johnson’s Tremfya (Guselkumab) Receives the EC Approval for Pediatric Plaque Psoriasis (PsO)

Shots: The EC has approved Tremfya (SC) for children (≥6yrs.) with mod. to sev. PsO, who are candidates for systemic therapy Approval was based on P-III (PROTOSTAR) trial in 120 pediatric pts, which met its co-1EPs of PASI 75 (~76% vs 20%) & IGA 0/1 (66% vs 16%) at 16wks., with ~40% vs 4% achieving IGA…

December 22, 2025

Amneal Pharmaceuticals and mAbxience’s Boncresa and Oziltus (Biosimilar, Prolia and Xgeva) Receive the US FDA’s Approval

Shots: The US FDA has approved Boncresa (denosumab-mobz), a biosimilar version of Prolia, and Oziltus (denosumab-mobz), a biosimilar version of Xgeva Denosumab is an mAb that reduces bone resorption and is used in oncology and osteoporosis indications Under the Amneal and mAbxience collaboration, mAbxience manages development and manufacturing, and Amneal has exclusive US commercialization rights Ref: Amneal Pharmaceuticals| Image: Amneal Pharmaceuticals and mAbxience | Press Release Related News:- Kashiv BioSciences and Amneal…

December 22, 2025

Boehringer Ingelheim Receives the US FDA Approval of Jascayd (Nerandomilast) for Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis

Shots: The US FDA has approved Jascayd for the treatment of adults with progressive pulmonary fibrosis (PPF) Approval was based on the P-III (FIBRONEER-ILD) trial of Jascayd vs PBO, where Jascayd significantly reduced lung function decline at Wk. 52, with FVC decreases of 86mL (18mg) & 69mL (9mg) vs 152mL with PBO, showing clinically meaningful…

December 22, 2025

BioMarin to Acquire Amicus Therapeutics for ~$4.8B

Shots: BioMarin has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Amicus, strengthening BioMarin's commercial portfolio with Galafold (migalastat) for Fabry Disease & Pombiliti (cipaglucosidase alfa-atga) + Opfolda (miglustat) for Pompe Disease As per the deal, BioMarin will acquire Amicus for $14.5/share in an all-cash transaction for a total equity value of ~$4.8B; closing is expected in Q2’26 Amicus also…

December 22, 2025

Cytokinetics Reports the US FDA Approval of Myqorzo (Aficamten) for Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (oHCM)

Shots: The US FDA has approved Cytokinetics’ Myqorzo (5, 10, 15 & 20mg) for the treatment of adults with symptomatic oHCM, available in second half of Jan 2026 through a restricted program via REMS Approval was based on P-III (SEQUOIA-HCM) trial of Myqorzo, showing improved exercise capacity vs PBO at 24wks., with increased peak oxygen…

December 22, 2025

Novo Nordisk Reports the US FDA’s NDA Submission of CagriSema for Weight Management

Shots: The U.S. FDA has accepted the NDA for Novo's CagriSema (cagrilintide 2.4mg + semaglutide 2.4mg) to support long-term weight loss & maintenance in adults with obesity or overweight & ≥1 related comorbidity, alongside lifestyle intervention NDA was supported by the P-III (REDEFINE 1) trial assessing CagriSema (QW) vs semaglutide 2.4mg alone, cagrilintide 2.4mg alone,…

December 19, 2025

Daiichi Sankyo Reports the EMA’s MAA Validation of Datroway to Treat Metastatic Triple Negative Breast Cancer

Shots: The EMA has validated the Type II Variation MAA for Daiichi's Datroway (datopotamab deruxtecan) as monotx. For the 1L treatment of adults with unresectable or metastatic TNBC who are ineligible for PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitor therapy; additional regulatory filings are underway MAA was supported by the global P-III (TROPION-Breast02) trial assessing Datroway vs CT in 644…

December 19, 2025

Pulse Biosciences Receives the US FDA IDE Approval to Initiate Study for nsPFA System in Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation (PAF)

Shots: The US FDA has granted IDE approval to initiate the NANOPULSE-AF study of Pulse's nsPFA Cardiac Catheter System for the treatment of PAF The study will assess the primary safety and efficacy of the nsPFA Cardiac Catheter System in ~145 pts for the treatment of drug-resistant symptomatic PAF across 30 sites, incl. 3 outside…

December 19, 2025

Samsung Biologics Expands U.S. Manufacturing Footprint with Acquisition of Human Genome Sciences from GSK

Jacobio Pharma Forge ~$2B+ Partnership with AstraZeneca for JAB-23E73

Johnson & Johnson’s Tremfya (Guselkumab) Receives the EC Approval for Pediatric Plaque Psoriasis (PsO)

Amneal Pharmaceuticals and mAbxience’s Boncresa and Oziltus (Biosimilar, Prolia and Xgeva) Receive the US FDA’s Approval

Boehringer Ingelheim Receives the US FDA Approval of Jascayd (Nerandomilast) for Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis

BioMarin to Acquire Amicus Therapeutics for ~$4.8B

Cytokinetics Reports the US FDA Approval of Myqorzo (Aficamten) for Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (oHCM)

Novo Nordisk Reports the US FDA’s NDA Submission of CagriSema for Weight Management

Daiichi Sankyo Reports the EMA’s MAA Validation of Datroway to Treat Metastatic Triple Negative Breast Cancer

Pulse Biosciences Receives the US FDA IDE Approval to Initiate Study for nsPFA System in Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation (PAF)

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