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Madrigal has secured an exclusive global license from CSPC to develop, manufacture, & commercialize SYH2086 for advancing innovative combination therapies targeting MASH
As per the deal, CSPC will receive $120M upfront & ~$2B in development, regulatory & commercial milestones, with net sales-based royalties; CSPC may also develop other oral GLP-1s in China under certain…
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The CHMP has recommended Eyluxvi (ALT-L9), a biosimilar version of Eylea (aflibercept), to treat wet AMD, visual impairment due to macular oedema secondary to branch/central retinal vein occlusion & visual impairment due to diabetic macular oedema & myopic choroidal neovascularisation
Opinion was based on extensive analytical, non-clinical, & clinical data incl. a P-III trial…
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Viridian & Kissei have entered into an exclusive collaboration & license agreement to develop & commercialize veligrotug & VRDN-003 in Japan
As per the deal, Kissei will secure an exclusive license to develop & commercialize veligrotug & VRDN-003 in Japan, with the responsibility of all development, regulatory, & commercialization activities, & related costs in…
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The P-III (BRUIN CLL-314) trial assessed Jaypirca vs Imbruvica in 650 pts with treatment-naïve or experienced (but BTK-naïve) chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL)
Trial met its 1EP of ORR non-inferiority in both pre-treated & ITT pts, with ORR favoring Jaypirca; PFS was immature but showed favorable trend, especially in treatment-naïve pts…
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The CHMP has recommended Aqneursa (levacetylleucine) for treating adults & pediatric pts with NPC; additional global submissions are planned for 2025 & beyond
Approval was backed by P-III (IB1001-301) study assessing Aqneursa vs PBO in pts (≥4yrs.; n=60) with NPC, which showed improved neurological symptoms & function across all 1 & 2EPs within 12wks.,…
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The US FDA has approved Empaveli (pegcetacoplan) for C3 glomerulopathy (C3G) & primary immune complex membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (IC-MPGN) pts (≥12yrs.)
Approval was based on P-III (VALIANT) trial assessing Empaveli (Q2W) vs PBO in C3G & primary IC-MPGN pts (≥12yrs., n=124) for 26wks. followed by 26wk. open-label period, where all pts received Empaveli
Trial met…
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The CHMP has recommended Romvimza (vimseltinib) to treat symptomatic TGCT with physical function deterioration in adults for which surgery may lead to functional impairment or severe morbidity; EC’s decision is expected in Q3'25
Opinion was based on P-I/II trial as well as P-III (MOTION) trial, which evaluated Romvimza vs PBO in surgery-ineligible pts without…
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The CHMP has recommended approval of HLX14, a biosimilar version of Amgen’s Prolia/Xgeva (denosumab) for all indications of the reference product; review is ongoing in the US, Canada & other regions
Opinion was based on multiple H2H trials, incl. analytical & clinical studies, which showed similar quality, efficacy & safety of HLX14 vs…
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BMS & Bain Capital have launched a new independent biopharma company focused on autoimmune diseases, which will be backed by $300M funding commitment led by Bain & 5 immunology assets in-licensed from BMS
As per the deal, BMS will retain ~20% equity stake in the new company & is entitled to receive royalties & milestone payments for…
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BI & Re-Vana Therapeutics have entered into a strategic collaboration & license agreement to develop extended-release therapies for eye diseases
As per the deal, BI will obtain target exclusivity, while Re-Vana will receive over $1B in total potential deal value for the initial 3 targets, incl. upfront, development, regulatory, & commercial milestones, plus royalties…

