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Vanda Pharmaceuticals Enters into an Exclusive Global License Agreement with AnaptysBio to Develop and Commercialize Imsidolimab
Shots: Vanda received exclusive rights to develop, manufacture & commercialize imsidolimab which has completed 2 P-III (GEMINI-1 & GEMINI-2) trials for generalized pustular psoriasis As per the terms, Anaptys will get $10M upfront, $5M for existing drug supply, & ~$35M in regulatory & sales milestones, plus 10% royalty on net sales, whereas Vanda will…
February 4, 2025
Bayer
Bayer Submits MAA of Finerenone to the EMA for Heart Failure (HF)
Shots: The EMA received MAA of finerenone for HF pts having a left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) of ≥40%, i.e. mildly reduced (HFmrEF) or preserved LVEF (HFpEF). Awaits approval in US and China, with global applications planned Application was backed by P-III (FINEARTS-HF) trial, a part of P-III (MOONRAKER, n=15000) study, where FINEARTS-HF assessed…
February 4, 2025
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…
February 3, 2025
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…
February 3, 2025
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…
January 31, 2025
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