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The EC has approved Sarclisa with SoC VRd (bortezomib, lenalidomide, & dexamethasone) to treat ASCT-ineligible NDMM patients, following the CHMP’s positive opinion. Regulatory findings are under review in Japan & China
Approval was based on a P-III (IMROZ) study assessing Sarclisa + VRd vs VRd, which showed improved PFS of 40% (1EP) with findings reported…
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The US FDA has granted 510(k) clearance & CLIA waiver for Cobas liat STI multiplex assay panels (CT/NG & CT/NG/MG), commercially available under the CE mark in upcoming months
The CT/NG (chlamydia & gonorrhea) & CT/NG/MG (chlamydia, gonorrhea & Mycoplasma genitalium) assays compliment the existing portfolio of singleplex & multiplex tests of Cobas liat…
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ArriVent & Lepu Biopharma entered into an exclusive license agreement for MRG007, where ArriVent will get rights to develop & market MRG007 (ADC) globally excl. Greater China (mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau & Taiwan)
As per the terms, Lepu Biopharma will receive upfront, near-term milestones ($47M cash) & development, regulatory & sales milestones…
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The US FDA has approved sNDA for Spravato CIII nasal spray to treat MDD patients unresponsive to at least two oral antidepressants, following the FDA Priority Review
Approval was based on a multicenter trial that assessed Spravato vs PBO, showing an improved MADRS total score. In a post-hoc analysis, Spravato improved all 10…
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The US FDA has approved MediBeacon TGFR to assess patients with normal or impaired renal function
The system met FDA-approved 1EP of 94% P30 value (% of GFR estimates within ±30% of mGFR) in patients with varied GFR & skin tones. The approval aligns with recent data publication in support of Lumitrace in…
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Yoltech reported the initiation of a dose-escalation study for YOLT-204 (QD) to evaluate its safety & efficacy as an off-the-shelf treatment of transfusion-dependent beta-thalassemia (TDT) without CT & HSCT
In preclinical studies, YOLT-204 showed consistent expression of fetal hemoglobin, associated with reduced polymerization of sickle hemoglobin, fewer complications, & lower mortality. These findings…
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Junshi with its subsidiary, TopAlliance, has partnered with LEO to market toripalimab in 32 EU countries incl. EEA, Switzerland & the UK. TopAlliance will remain the authorization holder overseeing development, manufacturing, registration & other activities in the EU
LEO Pharma will handle the drug distribution, promotion & sales plus will pay an upfront…
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InnoCare & KeyMed together have signed an exclusive license agreement with Prolium to develop & commercialize ICP-B02 (CM355)
Prolium gains exclusive rights to develop, manufacture & commercialize ICP-B02 globally (non-oncology) and in ex-Asia regions (oncology) while InnoCare & KeyMed will get a total of ~$520M (upfront & near-term payments), minority equity stake in…
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Health Canada has approved Fruzaqla to treat mCRC patients receiving prior therapy or are ineligible for SoCs based on 2 P-III (FRESCO & FRESCO-2) trials. In addition, the CDA-AMC & INESSS recommended reimbursement of Fruzaqla
FRESCO assessed Fruzaqla + BSC vs PBO + BSC in 3L+ mCRC patients, while FRESCO-2 assessed Fruzaqla +…
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Formycon & Klinge Biopharma have reported the EC’s approval of FYB203, biosimilar of Eylea (aflibercept), under the brand names: Ahzantive & Baiama valid across the EU plus Iceland, Liechtenstein & Norway after receiving the CHMP’s recommendation in Nov 2024
The biosimilar is intended to treat Age-Related Neovascular (wet) Macular Degeneration (nAMD) and other…

