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Ultragenyx Reports the Health Canada’s Approval of Evkeeza (evinacumab) to Treat Children with Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH)
Shots: Health Canada has approved label expansion of Evkeeza, as an adjunct to diet & other lipid-lowering therapies, to treat children (≥6mos.) with HoFH Approval was based on model-based analysis that predicted similar or greater LDL-C reductions with Evkeeza (15mg/kg, Q4W) in children (6mos. to 5yrs.) at 24wks. Data from compassionate use in 5 children…
BI Collaborates with LEO Pharma to Commercialize & Develop Spevigo
Shots: LEO Pharma has entered into an exclusive global license & transfer agreement with BI to commercialize & advance the development of Spevigo (spesolimab) As per the deal, LEO Pharma will handle commercialization & further development of Spevigo in exchange for $105.18M (€90M) upfront, along with milestones & tiered royalties; closing expected in H2’25, subject…
GSK Reports the US FDA’s Application Acceptance of Arexvy to Prevent Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Disease
Shots: The US FDA has accepted application of Arexvy RSV vaccine for adults aged 18-49yrs. at increased risk, expanding its use beyond those aged ≥50yrs.; FDA decision is anticipated H1’26. GSK is also seeking expanded RSV vaccine indications in other regions, incl. the EEA & Japan Submission was based on P-IIIb trial (n=1458) assessing immune response & safety…
Ascentage Pharma Reports the NMPA’s Conditional Approval of Lisaftoclax for the Treatment of CLL/SLL
Shots: China’s NMPA has granted conditional approval to lisaftoclax for treating adults with chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL) who have previously received ≥1 systemic therapy incl. BTK inhibitors Approval was based on pivotal P-II (APG2575CC201) trial assessing lisaftoclax monotx. in r/r CLL/SLL pts previously treated with BTK inhibitors &/or immunochemotherapy, which met its 1EP of improved…
Eolas Therapeutics Joins Forces with AstraZeneca to Develop AZD4041
Shots: Eolas Therapeutics has secured full development rights from AstraZeneca for AZD4041 to treat opioid use disorder (OUD) and other substance use disorders; terms remain confidential As per the agreement, Eolas will take full responsibility for AZD4041 under the existing IND and advance it to P-II trials with NIDA UG3 support, focusing on a patient-centered…