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Cytokinetics Reports the CHMP Positive Opinion on Myqorzo (Aficamten) for Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (oHCM)
Shots: 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 &…
GSK Reports the CHMP Positive Opinion of Depemokimab for Asthma with Type 2 Inflammation and CRSwNP
Shots: 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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Johnson & Johnson Reports the US FDA Approval of Akeega to Treat Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer (mHSPC)
Shots: 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…
Sobi to Acquire Arthrosi Therapeutics for ~$1.5B
Shots: 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…
Biocon Biologics Inks Settlement and Licensing Deal with Regeneron and Bayer for Worldwide Commercialization of Yesafili (Biosimilar, Eylea) 
Shots:  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…