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Ipsen Acquires ImCheck Therapeutics, Enhancing its Oncology Leadership and Strengthening its Pipeline
Shots: Ipsen enters into a definitive share purchase agreement with ImCheck Therapeutics to acquire later's all issued and outstanding shares, including lead candidate ICT01, a P-I/II therapy for 1L AML pts ineligible for intensive CT As per the deal, shareholders of ImCheck Therapeutics will receive €350M ($406.62M) in closing purchase price, with additional deferred payments…
AstraZeneca and Amgen’s Tezspire (Tezepelumab) Secures the EU Approval for Severe Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)
Shots: The EU approved Tezspire as an add-on treatment with intranasal corticosteroids for adults with severe CRSwNP unresponsive to standard therapies; regulatory review is ongoing in China, Japan, and several other countries Approval was based on the P-III (WAYPOINT) study assessing Tezspire (SC) vs PBO to treat adults with severe CRSwNP for 52wks., followed by…
Ventus Therapeutics Partners with Genentech to Develop Small-Molecule Drugs Using ReSOLVE Platform
Shots: Ventus Therapeutics has entered a multi-year collaboration with Genentech to discover and optimize novel small-molecule drugs for major diseases using its ReSOLVE platform As per the deal, Ventus will utilize its ReSOLVE platform to identify small-molecule leads for multiple targets, while Genentech will be responsible for preclinical, clinical, and commercial development. Ventus will receive…
GSK’s Shingrix PFS Presentation Receives the CHMP’s Positive Opinion
Shots: The CHMP has recommended Shingrix in a PFS (Recombinant Zoster Vaccine or RZV), simplifying administration by eliminating vial reconstitution for the prevention of shingles (herpes zoster). EU marketing authorization is expected in December 2025 The opinion was based on data showing that the PFS matches the existing vaccine Shingrix combines glycoprotein E antigen with…
Taiho Pharmaceutical Secures Exclusive Licensing Rights for Casdatifan from Arcus Biosciences in Japan and Select Asian Territories
Shots: Taiho Pharmaceutical has exercised its option to develop & commercialize casdatifan, pending approval in Japan & other Asian regions (excl. Greater China) under Taiho & Arcus’ 2017 option & license agreement As per the deal, Arcus will receive an option exercise payment & clinical, regulatory, plus commercial milestone payments, with net sales-based royalties. Although…