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The CHMP has recommended Cytokinetics’ Myqorzo for the treatment of adults with symptomatic (NYHA, class II-III) oHCM, with EC decision expected in Q1’26
Opinion was based on P-III (SEQUOIA-HCM) trial of Myqorzo, showing improved exercise capacity vs PBO at 24wks., with increased peak oxygen uptake by 1.8 vs 0 ml/kg/min, consistent across all subgroups &…
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CHMP recommended GSK's depemokimab as add-on maintenance therapy for asthma pts (≥12yrs.) with type 2 inflammation (eosinophilic) & as add-on therapy for inadequately controlled CRSwNP, based on P-III (SWIFT & ANCHOR) trials, respectively; EC’s decision expected in Q1’26
SWIFT-1 (n=382) & SWIFT-2 (n=380) trials showed depemokimab reduced asthma exacerbations by 54% over 52wks. (1EP)…
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The US FDA has approved J&J's Akeega (niraparib & abiraterone acetate tablet) + prednisone to treat adults with BRCA2-mutated mHSPC
Approval was backed by the ongoing P-III (AMPLITUDE) trial assessing Akeega + prednisone/prednisolone + ADT vs PBO/abiraterone acetate with prednisone + ADT in 696 pts with deleterious germline or somatic HRR gene-altered mHSPC
Trial met its…
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Sobi has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Arthrosi Therapeutics, incl. its asset pozdeutinurad (AR882), expanding its gout pipeline
As per the deal, Sobi will acquire Arthrosi in an all-cash transaction for $950M upfront & ~$550M in clinical, regulatory & sales milestones; closing is expected in H1’26
Pozdeutinurad (QD, PO) is an URAT1…
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Biocon Biologics has signed a settlement and license agreement with Regeneron and Bayer for Yesafili (Biosimilar, Eylea) in the EU and globally, following a prior US and Canada settlement
Biocon Biologics, Regeneron, and Bayer settled all pending litigation, allowing Yesafili’s UK launch in Jan’26 and other countries by Mar’26 or earlier. YESAFILI launched in Canada in 2024, and US market entry secured in April…
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The US FDA has approved Zenflow Spring Implant & Delivery System, a first-line interventional therapy, for the treatment of BPH-associated symptoms
Assessed in the BREEZE study, the system met all 1 & 2EPs, showing a 60% responder rate vs 33% for sham & a 37% IPSS improvement exceeding the 30% success threshold at 1yr.,…
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The CHMP has recommended STADA & Bio-Thera’s Gotenfia (BAT2506; 50mg/0.5mL & 100mg/mL PFS), a biosimilar version of Simponi (golimumab), for EC approval valid in all 30 EEA states
Opinion was based on extensive analytical characterization & biosimilarity of BAT2506 in comparison to US & EU Simponi from P-I trial in healthy subjects, plus P-III…
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The US FDA has accepted sBLA & granted priority review to BMS' Opdivo (nivolumab) + doxorubicin, vinblastine & dacarbazine (AVD) for the treatment of pts (≥12yrs.) with previously untreated Stage III or IV cHL (PDUFA: Apr 8, 2026)
sBLA was supported by the P-III (SWOG S1826/ CA2098UT) trial assessing Opdivo + AVD in above…
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The US FDA has approved Amgen's Uplizna for the treatment of AChR & MuSK antibody positive adults with generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG)
Approval was based on P-III (MINT) trial in 238 adults with gMG (190 AChR+, 48 MuSK+), where pts received 2 Uplizna loading dose followed by 2 doses/year; pts on steroids began tapering…
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Trial assessed Lilly’s retatrutide (9 & 12mg) + lifestyle intervention in adults with obesity or overweight & knee osteoarthritis, & without diabetes, meeting its co-1EPs with 26.4% (9mg) & 28.7% (12mg) vs 2.1% weight loss & reduced WOMAC pain by 4.5 & 4.4 vs 2.4 points
It also reduced known CV risk markers &…

