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Novo-Nordisk
Novo Nordisk Reports the US FDA’s Approval for Ozempic to Reduce Risk of Kidney Disease Progression & Cardiovascular Death in Type 2 Diabetes & Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Adults
Shots: The US FDA has approved Ozempic to reduce the risk of kidney disease worsening & CV death in adults with type 2 diabetes & CKD Approval was based on P-IIIb (FLOW) trial assessing Ozempic (1mg, Q1W, n=1767) vs matching PBO (n=1766) in type 2 diabetes & CKD pts (N=3533) Study met its 1EP of 24% relative…
MERCK
Merck Receives CHMP’s Positive Opinion for Capvaxive (Pneumococcal 21-valent Conjugate Vaccine) for Invasive Pneumococcal Disease (IPD)
Shots: The CHMP has recommended Capvaxive for active immunization against invasive disease & pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae in adults (≥18yrs.), with the EC’s decision expected in Q2’25 for EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. Ongoing regulatory review in Japan, plus multiple filings are underway Opinion was backed by P-III (STRIDE-3) data, assessing Capvaxive vs PCV20…
Sanofi
Sanofi Receives China’s NMPA Approval for Sarclisa + SoC VRd to Treat Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma (NDMM)
Shots: China’s NMPA has approved Sarclisa with SoC VRd (bortezomib, lenalidomide, & dexamethasone) to treat ASCT-ineligible NDMM pts based on data showing improved PFS in P-III (IMROZ) trial; ongoing regulatory review in Japan for HSCT- ineligible NDMM pts This was preceded by NMPA approval of Sarclisa + pomalidomide & dexamethasone (Pd) for R/R MM pts who received ~1L…
ViiV Healthcare Reports the EC’s Approval of Vocabria + Rekambys to Treat HIV
Shots: ViiV Healthcare (owned by GSK with Pfizer & Shionogi as shareholders) has received EC’s approval for Vocabria (cabotegravir) combined with J&J’s Rekambys (rilpivirine) to treat HIV-1 in virologically suppressed adolescents (≥12yrs. & ≥35kg), following CHMP opinion in Dec 2024 MAA was based on 24wks. data from ongoing P-I/II (MOCHA) trial evaluating the safety,…
Axsome
Axsome Therapeutics Receives the US FDA Approval for Symbravo (meloxicam and rizatriptan) to Treat Migraine
Shots: The US FDA has approved Symbravo for acute treatment of migraine with/without aura in adults based on P-III (MOMENTUM), P-III (INTERCEPT) & P-III (MOVEMENT) trial; commercially available in ~4mons. MOMENTUM trial assessed Symbravo (single dose) vs PBO/meloxicam/rizatriptan, showing greater pain & symptoms freedom (photophobia, phonophobia & nausea) at 2hrs., sustained through 24-48hrs., 77%…
Bayer
Bayer Introduces CanesMeno Digital Educational Hub and Products in the UK to Provide Menstrual Support
Shots: Bayer launched CanesMeno in the UK to provide menopause support that incl. digital informative resources (CanesMeno Hub) & scientifically-backed products (Hydration & Comfort Gel, Multi-Support, & Night Support). Wider availability in major supermarkets & grocery stores will start from early spring 2025 The hub offers a 3-min. guide, a tracker for personalized insights…