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The US FDA has approved Agios’ Aqvesme (mitapivat) for the treatment of anemia in adults with non-transfusion-dependent and transfusion-dependent alpha- or beta-thalassemia
Approval was based on the global P-III (ENERGIZE) and (ENERGIZE-T) studies (n=452), which met all 1EPs and 2EPs, demonstrating significant improvements in hemoglobin, fatigue, and reductions in transfusion burden vs PBO
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US FDA has granted Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) to SN BioScience’s SNB-101 for the treatment of gastric cancer, including gastroesophageal junction cancer
SNB-101 is currently under P-Ib/II development for small cell lung cancer and is being evaluated across multiple solid tumor indications in Korea, Europe and US
SNB-101 is a polymer nanoparticle formulation of…
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Foresee Pharmaceuticals reported its P-III (Casppian) Study data of FP-001 (leuprolide mesylate 42mg; administered every six months), a sustained-release GnRH agonist, met its 1EP in children with central precocious puberty (CPP)
The study showed that 94% of pts achieved serum LH suppression to <4 mIU/mL at 60 mins. following a GnRHa stimulation test at Wk.…
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The US FDA has approved Edwards Lifesciences’ SAPIEN M3 transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) system as the transseptal transcatheter therapy for the treatment of symptomatic moderate-to-severe or severe mitral regurgitation (MR)
SAPIEN M3 is indicated for pts unsuitable for surgery or transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) therapy, including those with mitral valve dysfunction associated with…
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Zydus Lifesciences has entered into a strategic licensing, supply & commercialization agreement with Bioeq for Nufymco (ranibizumab), an interchangeable biosimilar to Lucentis, for the US market, marking an expansion of Zydus’ US biosimilar portfolio
Under the agreement, Bioeq will handle development, manufacturing, registration & supply of the finished product while Zydus will lead US…
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The EC has approved Sanofi's Wayrilz for adults with Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP) who are refractory to other treatments
Approval was based on P-III (LUNA 3) trial assessing Wayrilz (400mg, BID, PO) vs PBO in adults (n=202) with ITP over 12wks., after which 64% vs 32% achieved a durable platelet count continued for 24wks., followed…
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Rectify has entered into a strategic research & licensing agreement with BI to accelerate the development of small molecule therapies for CKD & other conditions
Collaboration will leverage Rectify’s positive functional modulators (PFM) platform to develop oral small molecules that restore or enhance ABCC6 function, targeting pathologic calcification to slow disease progression in CKD, Pseudoxanthoma elasticum,…
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Ipsen has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with Simcere Zaiming for SIM0613 to treat solid tumors with the highest unmet needs
Ipsen will secure global rights to SIM0613 outside Greater China, gain manufacturing rights after technology transfer, & assume responsibility for all development activities beyond Greater China, incl. P-I preparation & IND/CTA submissions
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Sanofi has entered into an agreement to acquire Dynavax, incl. Heplisav-B (adult hepatitis B vaccine), Z-1018 (differentiated shingles vaccine candidate) & additional vaccine pipeline projects
As per the deal, Sanofi will acquire Dynavax for $15.50/share in cash, representing the total equity value of ~$2.2B, after which a Sanofi subsidiary will merge with & into Dynavax…
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FDA has approved Wegovy (25mg, QD, PO) for weight loss, chronic weight management & major adverse CV events risk reduction in adults with obesity/overweight; US availability expected in early Jan 2026. Regulatory filing is made to the EMA & other authorities in H2’25
Approval was based on the P-IIIb (OASIS 4) trial assessing oral…

