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Deciphera Pharmaceuticals Reports the CHMP’s Positive Opinion of Romvimza for Symptomatic Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor (TGCT)

Shots: 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…

July 29, 2025

Henlius Receives the CHMP’s Positive Opinion for HLX14 (Biosimilar, Prolia/Xgeva)

Shots: Shots: 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…

July 29, 2025

Bristol Myers Squibb and Bain Capital Launch a New Company Focused on Immunology Therapies

Shots: 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…

July 29, 2025

BI Collaborates with Re-Vana Therapeutics to Develop Long-Acting Therapeutics for Eye Diseases

Shots: 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…

July 29, 2025

PTC Therapeutics Receives the US FDA’s Approval for Sephience to Treat Phenylketonuria

Shots: The US FDA has approved Sephience (sepiapterin) for the treatment of phenylketonuria (PKU) in pts of all ages, with broad labeling for hyperphenylalaninemia in adults & pediatric pts (≥1mos.) with sepiapterin-responsive PKU; review is ongoing in Japan & Brazil Approval was based on APHENITY study results & long-term extension data showing durable effects and…

July 29, 2025

Ionis Reports the CHMP’s Positive Opinion on Tryngolza for Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome

Shots: The CHMP has recommended Tryngolza (olezarsen) as an adjunct to diet in adult patients for the treatment of genetically confirmed familial chylomicronemia syndrome; EC’s decision is expected in Q4’25 Opinion was based on P-III (Balance) trial assessing (Q4W) vs PBO, which showed reduced triglyceride levels at 6mos., sustained through 12mos., with decrease in acute…

July 29, 2025

Sobi Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Doptelet (Avatrombopag) to Treat Pediatric Immune Thrombocytopenia

Shots: The US FDA has approved Doptelet to treat thrombocytopenia in pts (≥1yrs.) with persistent or chronic ITP who have not responded to prior treatments. Approval also incl. a new formulation, Doptelet Sprinkle (avatrombopag) oral granules, for children (1-6yrs.) Approval was based on P-III (AVA-PED-301) study assessing Doptelet in pediatric ITP pts, which showed that…

July 28, 2025

Memo Therapeutics Reports P-II (SAFE KIDNEY II) Trial Data on Potravitug to Treat BKPyV Infection in Kidney Transplant Recipients

Shots: Memo Therapeutics has reported P-II (SAFE KIDNEY II) trial data assessing potravitug vs PBO for the treatment of BK polyomavirus (BKPyV) infection in kidney transplant recipients (n=95) Trial didn’t meet its 1EP of undetectable BKPyV DNAemia but showed superior viral response (≥1-log₁₀ reduction) & resolution of biopsy-proven BKPyVAN by Wk. 20, with histological improvement from…

July 28, 2025

Biogen’s Zurzuvae Receives the CHMP’s Positive Opinion to Treat Severe Postpartum Depression

Shots: The CHMP has recommended Zurzuvae (zuranolone) for the treatment of postpartum depression in adults; EC’s decision is expected in Q3’25 Opinion was based on P-III (SKYLARK) trial assessing Zurzuvae (50mg) vs PBO in pts with severe postpartum depression Trial met its 1EP with a significant mean reduction in HAMD-17 total score at Day 15,…

July 28, 2025

Gilead Reports the CHMP’s Positive Opinion on Lenacapavir for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) to Prevent HIV in Individuals at Risk

Shots: The CHMP has recommended approval of the MAA & EU-M4all application of lenacapavir as PrEP for individuals at risk of HIV across all 30 EEA states. It will be marketed in the EU as Yeytuo, if approved by the EC by late 2025 Opinion was based on P-III (PURPOSE 1 & PURPOSE 2) trials…

July 28, 2025

NEWS

Deciphera Pharmaceuticals Reports the CHMP’s Positive Opinion of Romvimza for Symptomatic Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor (TGCT)

Henlius Receives the CHMP’s Positive Opinion for HLX14 (Biosimilar, Prolia/Xgeva)

Bristol Myers Squibb and Bain Capital Launch a New Company Focused on Immunology Therapies

BI Collaborates with Re-Vana Therapeutics to Develop Long-Acting Therapeutics for Eye Diseases

PTC Therapeutics Receives the US FDA’s Approval for Sephience to Treat Phenylketonuria

Ionis Reports the CHMP’s Positive Opinion on Tryngolza for Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome

Sobi Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Doptelet (Avatrombopag) to Treat Pediatric Immune Thrombocytopenia

Memo Therapeutics Reports P-II (SAFE KIDNEY II) Trial Data on Potravitug to Treat BKPyV Infection in Kidney Transplant Recipients

Biogen’s Zurzuvae Receives the CHMP’s Positive Opinion to Treat Severe Postpartum Depression

Gilead Reports the CHMP’s Positive Opinion on Lenacapavir for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) to Prevent HIV in Individuals at Risk

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