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Novartis
Novartis Reports the CHMP’s Positive Opinion for Fabhalta (iptacopan) to Treat Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH)
Shots:  The opinion was based on the P-III (APPLY-PNH) & (APPOINT-PNH) trials of Fabhalta (200mg, oral, BID) in PNH patients with residual anemia who switched from Anti-C5 and complement inhibitor naïve (incl. anti-C5 therapies) respectively for 24wks.  In the APPLY-PNH study, 82.3% vs 2.0% had a ≥2 g/dL increase in Hb levels without transfusions while…
Pfizer
Pfizer’s Emblaveo (aztreonam-avibactam) Receives Positive CHMP Opinion for the Treatment of Patients with Multidrug-Resistant Infections 
Shots:  Pfizer’s Emblaveo has received a positive CHMP opinion for the treatment of patients with cIAI, HAP (incl. VAP), and cUTI (incl. Pyelonephritis).   The MAA was supported by results from the P-III study comprising the REVISIT and ASSEMBLE studies evaluating the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of Emblaveo in treating serious bacterial infections due to Gram-negative…
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Expects the Launch of Versavo (biosimilar, bevacizumab) for the Treatment of Several Cancer Indications Across the UK
Shots:  The company has developed Versavo as a biosimilar of Avastin, approved for the treatment of various cancer indications incl. metastatic colorectal cancer, advanced non-squamous NSCLC, recurrent glioblastoma, mRCC, advanced cervical cancer, ovarian cancer & metastatic breast cancer  Based on the clinical evaluation, Versavo is expected to be approved and launched across the UK as…
BeiGene
The US FDA Grants Approval to BeiGene’s Tevimbra to Treat Advanced or Metastatic Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma 
Shots:  BeiGene’s Tevimbra has received the US FDA’s approval as a monotx. to treat unresectable or metastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) after previous systemic chemotherapy (CT) excl. PD-(L)1 inhibitor. The US availability is anticipated in H2’24  The approval was supported by the P-III (RATIONALE 302) study assessing the safety & efficacy of Tevimbra vs…