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AbbVie Enters a Licensing Deal with IGI Therapeutics for ISB 2001
Shots: AbbVie and IGI Therapeutics, a subsidiary of Ichnos Glenmark Innovation, have entered into an exclusive licensing deal for ISB 2001, a drug targeting oncology & autoimmune diseases developed using IGI's proprietary BEAT protein platform As per the deal, AbbVie will obtain exclusive rights to develop, manufacture, and commercialize ISB 2001 across North America, Europe,…
BeOne Medicines’ Tevimbra Receives the EC Approval for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
Shots: The EC has approved Tevimbra (tislelizumab) + gemcitabine & cisplatin for 1L treatment of adults with metastatic or recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), not amenable to curative surgery or radiotherapy Approval was based on P-III (RATIONALE-309) trial assessing Tevimbra + gemcitabine & cisplatin vs PBO + gemcitabine & cisplatin in 263 treatment-naïve NPC pts Trial…
Biocytogen Pharmaceuticals Enters a Licensing Agreement with BeOne Medicines for Multiple Antibody Candidates
Shots: Biocytogen & BeOne have entered into a global licensing agreement for multiple fully human antibodies discovered using Biocytogen’s RenMicefully human antibody platform As per the deal, Biocytogen will receive an upfront payment, development, regulatory, & commercial milestones, with net sales-based tiered royalties on licensed products. Although, financial terms remain undisclosed Collaboration builds on BeOne Medicines…
Exactech Reports the US FDA 510(k) Clearance of Equinoxe Scapula Reconstruction System for Acromial Stress Fractures
Shots: Exactech has received the US FDA 510(k) clearance for the Equinoxe Scapula Reconstruction System to treat acromial & scapular spine fractures; limited US pilot launch is expected later this year Equinoxe Scapula Reconstruction System allows orthopedic surgeons to treat scapular fractures using single & dual plating techniques, which is compatible with any rTSA implant…
Merck to Acquire Verona Pharma for ~$10B
Shots: Merck has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Verona Pharma incl. its asset Ohtuvayre (ensifentrine), expanding its cardio-pulmonary pipeline & portfolio As per the deal, Merck will acquire Verona Pharma for $107 per American Depository Share (ADS), each representing 8 ordinary Verona shares, for an aggregate of ~$10B; closing expected in Q4'25 Ohtuvayre…
Mendaera’s Focalist Robotic System Secures the US FDA 510(k) Clearance for Ultrasound-Guided Procedures
Shots: Mendaera has received the US FDA’s 510(k) clearance for Focalist robotic system for ultrasound-guided procedures Mendaera will begin a limited launch of its Focalist system in 2025 to initially support urology procedures like PCNL, expanding to other specialties, with full commercialization expected in 2026 Focalist is designed to support precise & consistent needle placement…
Lupin Joins Forces with Zentiva to Develop TNF-Alpha Inhibitor Biosimilar
Shots: Zentiva has entered into a license & supply agreement with Lupin to commercialize Lupin's TNF-alpha inhibitor biosimilar across multiple global markets Zentiva will lead commercialization outside the US & Canada, mainly in EU & CIS, while Lupin will handle development, manufacturing, & supply in agreed territories & commercialization in the remaining territories, incl. the…