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Pfizer, Merck and Astellas Report P-III (KEYNOTE-B15) Trial Findings on Keytruda + Padcev to Treat Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer (MIBC)

Shots: The P-III (KEYNOTE-B15/EV-304) trial assessed Keytruda + Padcev (IV), followed by surgery & then Keytruda + Padcev vs neoadj. SoC + surgery in cisplatin-eligible MIBC pts Trial showed 47% reduction in the risk of tumor recurrence, progression, or death, with an estimated 79.4% pts event-free at 2yrs. vs 66.2% with SoC, plus the combination…

March 2, 2026

Ascendis’ Yuviwel (Navepegritide) Receives the US FDA Accelerated Approval for Achondroplasia

Shots: FDA granted accelerated approval to Yuviwel (navepegritide, QW) to increase linear growth in children (≥2yrs.) with achondroplasia & open epiphyses; commercially available by Q2’26 Approval was based on extensive clinical data, incl. 3 PBO-controlled trials plus up to 3yrs. of OLE data, with the pivotal ApproaCH results published in JAMA Pediatrics Continued approval may…

March 2, 2026

Merck Presents P-III (LITESPARK-022) Trial Data on Keytruda + Welireg in Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) at ASCO GU 2026

Shots: Merck has reported the P-III (LITESPARK-022) trial data assessing Keytruda (400mg, Q6W, IV) + Welireg (120mg, QD, PO) vs Keytruda + PBO for 1yr. in 1,841 pts with clear cell RCC following nephrectomy At 28.4mos. mFU, the trial showed improved DFS (1EP), reducing the risk of disease recurrence or death by 28%, with mDFS…

March 2, 2026

X4 Pharmaceuticals’ Xolremdi (Mavorixafor) Receives the CHMP Positive Opinion for WHIM Syndrome

Shots: The CHMP has recommended approval of Xolremdi, under exceptional circumstances, for the treatment of WHIM syndrome, with EC’s decision expected in Q2’26 Opinion was backed by the global P-III (4WHIM) trial assessing Xolremdi vs PBO in 31 pts (≥12yrs.) with WHIM syndrome, which showed improved absolute lymphocyte counts, absolute neutrophil counts, & fewer infections,…

March 2, 2026

Ipsen Reports the CHMP Positive Opinion for Ojemda (Tovorafenib) for R/R BRAF-Altered Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)

Shots: The CHMP has recommended conditional approval of Ojemda monotx. for the treatment of pts (≥6mos.) with pLGG harbouring a BRAF fusion or rearrangement or BRAF V600 mutation, who have progressed after ≥1 prior systemic therapy Opinion was based on the ongoing P-II (FIREFLY-1) trial assessing Ojemda (QW, PO) in 137 relapsed or refractory BRAF-altered pLGG…

March 2, 2026

GSK Reports the MHLW’s NDA Acceptance for Bepirovirsen to Treat Chronic Hepatitis B

Shots: The Japanese MHLW has accepted the NDA of bepirovirsen, an antisense oligonucleotide, for the treatment of adults with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) NDA was supported by the P-III (B-Well 1 & B-Well 2) trial results assessing bepirovirsen vs PBO in pts from 29 countries for the treatment of CHB Trials showed statistically significant &…

February 27, 2026

Ionis’ Olezarsen sNDA Secures the US FDA Priority Review for Severe Hypertriglyceridemia

Shots: The US FDA has accepted sNDA & granted priority review to olezarsen for the treatment of severe hypertriglyceridemia (sHTG), with a PDUFA action date of Jun 30, 2026 sNDA was backed by the P-III (CORE: n=617 & CORE2: n=446) trials assessing olezarsen (50 or 80mg, SC, Q4W) vs PBO for 12mos. in sHTG adults…

February 27, 2026

Galderma Announces OLYMPIA Extension Study Data on Nemluvio for Prurigo Nodularis

Shots: Galderma has reported OLYMPIA LTE study data assessing Nemluvio in 508 pts with prurigo nodularis up to 4yrs., from the P-II trial & the P-III (OLYMPIA 1 & 2) trials At Wk. 148, >70% of pts had clear or almost clear lesions per IGA score, >85% achieved ≥75% of healed lesions by prurigo activity…

February 27, 2026

Gan & Lee Pharmaceuticals Receives the CHMP Positive Opinion for Bysumlog and Dazparda (Biosimilar, Humalog and NovoRapid)

Shots: The CHMP has recommended marketing authorization for Bysumlog (insulin lispro) and Dazparda (insulin aspart), a biosimilar version of Humalog and NovoRapid, respectively, across all 30 EEA states Opinion was supported by P-I demonstrating biosimilarity and comparable safety of Bysumlog vs Humalog and Dazparda vs NovoLog/NovoRapid. Gan & Lee Pharmaceuticals signed a development, license, and commercialization agreement with Sandoz for three insulin biosimilars: glargine, lispro, and aspart. Upon approval, Sandoz…

February 27, 2026

Gedeon Richter Receives the CHMP Positive Opinion for Tuyory (Biosimilar, RoActemra)

Shots: The CHMP has recommended marketing authorization for Gedeon Richter’s Tuyory, a biosimilar version of RoActemra (Tocilizumab) Tuyory (tocilizumab) inhibits IL-6 signaling and is indicated for rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis (including polyarthritis), giant cell arteritis, cytokine release syndrome, and COVID-19. It is available in both IV and SC forms, with dosing and presentations matching the reference product Tuyory was co-developed by Gedeon Richter and Mochida Pharmaceutical …

February 27, 2026

Pfizer, Merck and Astellas Report P-III (KEYNOTE-B15) Trial Findings on Keytruda + Padcev to Treat Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer (MIBC)

Ascendis’ Yuviwel (Navepegritide) Receives the US FDA Accelerated Approval for Achondroplasia

Merck Presents P-III (LITESPARK-022) Trial Data on Keytruda + Welireg in Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) at ASCO GU 2026

X4 Pharmaceuticals’ Xolremdi (Mavorixafor) Receives the CHMP Positive Opinion for WHIM Syndrome

Ipsen Reports the CHMP Positive Opinion for Ojemda (Tovorafenib) for R/R BRAF-Altered Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)

GSK Reports the MHLW’s NDA Acceptance for Bepirovirsen to Treat Chronic Hepatitis B

Ionis’ Olezarsen sNDA Secures the US FDA Priority Review for Severe Hypertriglyceridemia

Galderma Announces OLYMPIA Extension Study Data on Nemluvio for Prurigo Nodularis

Gan & Lee Pharmaceuticals Receives the CHMP Positive Opinion for Bysumlog and Dazparda (Biosimilar, Humalog and NovoRapid)

Gedeon Richter Receives the CHMP Positive Opinion for Tuyory (Biosimilar, RoActemra)

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