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The EC Approves Servier’s Voranigo (vorasidenib) for Grade 2 IDH-Mutant Glioma in the EU 
Shots:  The EC has approved Voranigo for treating patients (age: ≥12yrs.; wt≥ 40kg) with Gr2 astrocytoma or oligodendroglioma with a susceptible IDH1/2 mutation post-surgery, but do not currently require radiotherapy or CT across EEA states   Approval was based on the global pivotal P-III (INDIGO) trial, which demonstrated that vorasidenib significantly improved PFS and TTNI vs…
September 19, 2025
Alvotech Reports Marketing Approval of Three New Biosimilars Across Japan 
Shots:  Alvotech has reported that its partner Fuji Pharma has received Japanese approval for three biosimilars: AVT03 (Biosimilar, Ranmark), AVT05 (Biosimilar, Simponi), and AVT06 (Biosimilar, Eylea)   In Japan, AVT03 (denosumab-biosimilar to Ranmark/Xgeva) was approved for bone lesions from multiple myeloma or solid tumor metastases; AVT05 (golimumab biosimilar to Simponi) for rheumatoid arthritis Pts. who are…
September 19, 2025
Celltrion
Celltrion Receives the Health Canada’s Approval for Stoboclo and Osenvelt (Biosimilar, Prolia & Xgeva)
Shots: Health Canada has approved Stoboclo & Osenvelt (CT-P41), referencing biosimilar Prolia & Xgeva, for all approved indications of the reference drugs Approval was supported by P-III trial data in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis (PMO), showing CT-P41 matched reference denosumab in efficacy & PD, with similar PK, safety, and immunogenicity Stoboclo and Osenvelt are RANKL…
September 19, 2025
LEO Pharma Reports Data from P-III Study of Delgocitinib Cream in Adolescents with Moderate to Severe Chronic Hand Eczema (CHE)
Shots: LEO Pharma presented data from the P-III (DELTA TEEN) study, showing delgocitinib cream efficacy vs. cream vehicle in adolescents (12–17yrs.) with moderate to severe CHE; 63.5% achieved IGA-CHE treatment success vs. 29.2% with vehicle Delgocitinib cream also showed an edge across key 2EPs, including a ≥90% improvement (HECSI-90: 71.6% vs. 37.5%; HESD itch: 64.8%…
September 19, 2025
Roche to Acquire 89bio for ~$3.5B, Strengthening its CVRM Portfolio
Shots: Roche has entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire 89bio, incl. its lead asset pegozafermin (FGF21 analog) for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis, expanding cardiovascular, renal, & metabolic disease portfolio   As per the deal, Roche will acquire 89bio for $14.5/share in an all-cash transaction totaling ~$2.4B, along with one non-tradeable CVR up to an…
September 18, 2025
Deciphera Pharmaceuticals Reports the EC’s Approval of Romvimza for Symptomatic Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor (TGCT)
Shots: The EC has approved Romvimza (vimseltinib) to treat symptomatic TGCT with physical function deterioration in adults for which surgery may lead to functional impairment or severe morbidity Approval was based on P-I/II trial as well as P-III (MOTION) trial, which evaluated Romvimza vs PBO in surgery-ineligible pts without prior anti-CSF1/CSF1R therapy (prior imatinib/nilotinib allowed)…
September 18, 2025
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