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George Medicines’ Widaplik (telmisartan, amlodipine, and indapamide) has been approved by the US FDA for treating adult hypertension, including as initial therapy; launch is anticipated in Q4’25
The approval was supported by two P-III global studies showing Widaplik significantly improved blood pressure and control rates vs PBO & dual drug combinations
Widaplik (GMRx2), a…
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Regeneron highlighted the data at RAD’25 from the P-IV (DISCOVER) study evaluating Dupixent in pts (N=120) with atopic dermatitis with skin of color that received Dupixent as monotx. Q2W based on weight after loading dose: 200mg for 30-60kg pts & 300mg for ≥60kg pts
Dupixent achieved a ≥75% improvement in overall disease severity…
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The US FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to the B3 GEL System to protect healing tissue planes and preserve mobility; launch is anticipated at the end of 2025
Preclinical studies supporting clearance showed that B3 GEL reduced tissue binding and improved range of motion, with greater flexion and extension in treated models compared to controls…
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Merck’s ENFLONSIA has been approved by the US FDA to prevent RSV lower respiratory tract disease in newborns and infants entering their first RSV season, offering protection for up to 5mos. with a single 105mg dose, regardless of weight
The approval was supported by the P-IIb/III (CLEVER) study of ENFLONSIA that demonstrated reduced…
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The NMPA has accepted the MAA of Pimicotinib (QD) for adults with TGCT needing systemic therapy
The application was based on Part 1 of the P-III (MANEUVER) global study, trial assessed pimicotinib (n=63) vs PBO (n=31) for 24wks. in 94 TGCT pts who required systemic therapy & had no prior anti-CSF-1/CSF-1R treatment, the trial also…
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The EC has approved Amvuttra (vutrisiran) to treat ATTR-CM adults as an additional indication, based on the global P-III (HELIOS-B) study assessing it vs PBO in ATTR-CM pts
The study met all ten 1 & 2EPs across both overall & monotx. arms, showing improved outcomes of mortality, CV events & functional capacity with 6min. walk…
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Daiichi reported the first patient dosing in a P-III (DESTINY-Endometrial01) study evaluating ENHERTU (trastuzumab deruxtecan) + rilvegostomig or pembrolizumab vs Pt. chemotx. (carboplatin and paclitaxel) + pembrolizumab as 1L therapy, in HER2-expressing (IHC 3+/2+), pMMR advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer pts
The study is assessing the efficacy and safety of ENHERTU (5.4 mg/kg)…
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Apellis & Sobi have reported data from the open-label period of P-III (VALIANT) trial of Empaveli for the treatment of C3G & primary immune complex membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (IC-MPGN); regulatory review is ongoing in the US & EU
The P-III (VALIANT) trial assessed Empaveli (Q2W) vs PBO in C3G or primary IC-MPGN pts (≥12yrs., n=124)…
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The US FDA has received 510(k) clearance & CLIA waiver application of VELO system for highly sensitive PCR results for respiratory pathogens
LEX Diagnostics has completed US trials of the VELO system & Influenza/COVID assay during the 2024/2025 season & expects 510(k) clearance by late 2025 or early 2026, pending FDA review
VELO system…
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Aytu has collaborated with Fabre-Kramer to commercialize Exxua in the US for treating major depressive disorder; launch is expected in Q4’25
As per the deal, Fabre-Kramer has received $3M upfront & is eligible to receive $3M within 45 days of the Exxua’s 1yr. commercial sale, increasing to $5M if net sales reach $35M as…

