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The US FDA Approves Merck’s ENFLONSIA for RSV Prevention in Infants

Shots : 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…

June 10, 2025

NMPA Accepts Marketing Authorization for Merck KGaA’s Pimicotinib for Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor (TGCT)

Shots: 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…

June 10, 2025

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals’ Amvuttra Receives the EC’s Approval for ATTR Amyloidosis with Cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM)

Shots: 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…

June 10, 2025

Daiichi Sankyo Reports First Patient Dosing in P-III (DESTINY-Endometrial01) Study Evaluating ENHERTU

Shots : 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)…

June 10, 2025

Apellis Pharmaceuticals and Sobi Report P-III (VALIANT) Trial Data of Empaveli for C3 Glomerulopathy (C3G) and Primary IC-MPGN

Shots: 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)…

June 9, 2025

LEX Diagnostics Seeks 510(k) Clearance and CLIA Waiver Status for its VELO system to Deliver Highly Sensitive PCR Results

Shots: 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…

June 9, 2025

Aytu BioPharma Collaborates with Fabre-Kramer Pharmaceuticals to Commercialize Exxua (Gepirone) in the US for Major Depressive Disorder

Shots: 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…

June 9, 2025

Samsung Bioepis Collaborates with NIPRO to Commercialize Biosimilar Candidates in Japan

Shots: Samsung Bioepis & NIPRO have entered into a license, development & commercialization agreement for various biosimilar candidates, incl. SB17, a biosimilar version of Stelara (ustekinumab) in Japan As per the deal, NIPRO will be responsible for commercialization of the biosimilar candidates in Japan, with Samsung Bioepis handling development, manufacturing & supply activities Ustekinumab is…

June 9, 2025

Italfarmaco Obtains the EC’s Conditional Approval for Duvyzat to Treat Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)

Shots: The EC has granted conditional approval to Duvyzat (givinostat) for the treatment of ambulant DMD pts (≥6yrs.) on corticosteroids, regardless of underlying genetic mutation in all 30 EEA states Approval was based on the P-III (EPIDYS) study assessing Duvyzat (BID) vs PBO in ambulant DMD boys (n=179) on corticosteroid therapy Trial met its 1EP…

June 9, 2025

Arvinas and Pfizer Report the US FDA’s NDA Submission of Vepdegestrant for ESR1-Mutated Breast Cancer

Shots: FDA has received NDA of vepdegestrant (ARV-471) to treat pts with ESR1-mutated ER+/HER2- advanced or metastatic breast cancer previously treated with endocrine-based therapy NDA was backed by P-III (VERITAC-2) trial assessing ARV-471 alone vs fulvestrant in mentioned pts (n=624) previously treated with CDK4/6 inhibitor + endocrine therapy Trial showed improved PFS (1EP) by 43%…

June 9, 2025

NEWS

The US FDA Approves Merck’s ENFLONSIA for RSV Prevention in Infants

NMPA Accepts Marketing Authorization for Merck KGaA’s Pimicotinib for Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor (TGCT)

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals’ Amvuttra Receives the EC’s Approval for ATTR Amyloidosis with Cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM)

Daiichi Sankyo Reports First Patient Dosing in P-III (DESTINY-Endometrial01) Study Evaluating ENHERTU

Apellis Pharmaceuticals and Sobi Report P-III (VALIANT) Trial Data of Empaveli for C3 Glomerulopathy (C3G) and Primary IC-MPGN

LEX Diagnostics Seeks 510(k) Clearance and CLIA Waiver Status for its VELO system to Deliver Highly Sensitive PCR Results

Aytu BioPharma Collaborates with Fabre-Kramer Pharmaceuticals to Commercialize Exxua (Gepirone) in the US for Major Depressive Disorder

Samsung Bioepis Collaborates with NIPRO to Commercialize Biosimilar Candidates in Japan

Italfarmaco Obtains the EC’s Conditional Approval for Duvyzat to Treat Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)

Arvinas and Pfizer Report the US FDA’s NDA Submission of Vepdegestrant for ESR1-Mutated Breast Cancer

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