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Johnson & Johnson Gains EC Approval for Akeega to Treat Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer (mHSPC)

Shots: The EC has approved Akeega (niraparib & abiraterone acetate tablet) + prednisone/prednisolone + androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) to treat adults with mHSPC & BRCA1/2 mutations Approval was backed by P-III (AMPLITUDE) trial assessing Akeega + prednisone/ prednisolone + ADT vs PBO/AAP + ADT in 696 pts with deleterious germline or somatic HRR gene-altered mHSPC…

March 10, 2026

Pfizer Reports Topline P-II Trial Data on Tilrekimig in Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis

Shots: The P-II trial consists of 4 overlapping stages: Stage 1 (vs PBO) for tilrekimig & ompekimig; Stage 2 (dose-ranging) & Stage 3 (ongoing) evaluated tilrekimig, with Stage 3 involving biologic-experienced adults; Stage 4 is an ongoing ompekimig dose-ranging study Trial met its 1EP with more pts achieving EASI-75 at Wk. 16; PBO-adjusted rates were…

March 10, 2026

Agilent Technologies to Acquire Biocare Medical for $950M

Shots: Agilent Technologies has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Biocare Medical from investor groups led by Excellere Partners & GHO Capital Partners As per the deal, Agilent will acquire Biocare in an all-cash transaction valued at $950M, with closing anticipated by Q4’26, after which Biocare will become a part of the Agilent Life…

March 10, 2026

BMS Reports P-II/III (SUCCESSOR-2) Trial Data on Mezigdomide Combination for R/R Multiple Myeloma

Shots: BMS has reported the P-II/III (SUCCESSOR-2) trial data assessing mezigdomide (PO) + carfilzomib & dexamethasone vs carfilzomib & dexamethasone alone in pts with r/r multiple myeloma The P-III portion showed improved PFS (1EP), with safety consistent with the known profile of the regimen & mezigdomide. The trial will continue to follow pts for survival…

March 10, 2026

Rapport Therapeutics Partners with Tenacia Biotechnology to Advance RAP-219 in Greater China

Shots: Rapport Therapeutics has granted Tenacia exclusive rights to develop & commercialize RAP-219 in Greater China across indications, incl. focal onset seizures (FOS) & bipolar mania, with Rapport retaining rights in other territories As per the deal, Rapport will receive $20M upfront & ~$308M in development & commercialization milestones & other payments, plus mid-single digits…

March 10, 2026

AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo’s Enhertu Receives US FDA Priority Review for HER2+ Early Breast Cancer

Shots: FDA has granted priority review to Enhertu’s sBLA for adults with HER2+ breast cancer who have residual invasive disease after neoadjuvant HER2 targeted treatment, with submission to be reviewed under Project Orbis (PDUFA: Q3’26); review is also ongoing in the EU & Japan sBLA was backed by the global P-III (DESTINY-Breast05) trial assessing Enhertu…

March 9, 2026

GSK Licenses Linerixibat’s Global Rights to Alfasigma in ~$690M Deal

Shots: GSK has granted Alfasigma worldwide exclusive rights to develop, manufacture & commercialise linerixibat for cholestatic pruritus in primary biliary cholangitis As per the deal, GSK will receive $300M upfront, $100M upon FDA approval (based on PDUFA date of Mar 24, 2026), $20M upon EU & UK approval, & ~$270M in sales milestones, along with…

March 9, 2026

Servier to Acquire Day One Biopharmaceuticals for ~$2.5B

Shots: Servier has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Day One Biopharmaceuticals As per the deal, Servier will acquire Day One for $21.5/share in cash, representing the total equity value of ~$2.5B, with remaining shares acquired later via a second-step merger; closing expected in Q2’26 Acquisition will strengthen Servier’s leadership in pediatric low-grade glioma…

March 9, 2026

Incyte’s Zynyz Receives the EC Approval to Treat Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC)

Shots: The EC has approved Zynyz (retifanlimab) + Pt-based CT for the 1L treatment of adults with metastatic or inoperable locally recurrent SCAC Approval was based on P-III (POD1UM-303/InterAACT2) trial assessing Zynyz + carboplatin & paclitaxelvs PBO & CT in treatment-naïve SCAC pts The trial showed a 37% reduction in the risk of progression or…

March 9, 2026

Lonza to Sell CHI Business to Lone Star Funds for ~$3B

Shots: Lonza has agreed to divest its Capsules & Health Ingredients (CHI) business to Lone Star Funds for an enterprise value of CHF 2.3B (~$3B), receiving CHF 1.7B (~$2.2B) upfront while retaining a 40% stake with preferential participation in future exit proceeds Lonza is expecting total undiscounted proceeds of ≥CHF 3B (~$4B) from CHI via…

March 9, 2026

NEWS

Johnson & Johnson Gains EC Approval for Akeega to Treat Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer (mHSPC)

Pfizer Reports Topline P-II Trial Data on Tilrekimig in Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis

Agilent Technologies to Acquire Biocare Medical for $950M

BMS Reports P-II/III (SUCCESSOR-2) Trial Data on Mezigdomide Combination for R/R Multiple Myeloma

Rapport Therapeutics Partners with Tenacia Biotechnology to Advance RAP-219 in Greater China

AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo’s Enhertu Receives US FDA Priority Review for HER2+ Early Breast Cancer

GSK Licenses Linerixibat’s Global Rights to Alfasigma in ~$690M Deal

Servier to Acquire Day One Biopharmaceuticals for ~$2.5B

Incyte’s Zynyz Receives the EC Approval to Treat Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC)

Lonza to Sell CHI Business to Lone Star Funds for ~$3B

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