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The US FDA has granted clearance to Hugo robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) system for use in minimally invasive urologic surgical procedures, incl. prostatectomy, nephrectomy, & cystectomy
The Hugo RAS system met its primary safety & efficacy endpoints in the Expand URO IDE study, showing performance in urologic procedures consistent with outcomes reported in published literature…
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Formycon has entered into an exclusive licensing & supply agreement with MS Pharma for the commercialization of Formycon’s FYB206, a biosimilar version of Merck’s Keytruda (pembrolizumab), in the MENA region
As per the deal, Formycon will receive an upfront payment, potential development & regulatory milestones, & a significant share of regional gross profits, though…
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Capricor Therapeutics has reported the topline P-III (HOPE-3) trial data assessing Deramiocel (IV, Q3M) vs PBO in boys & young men (n=106) with DMD for 12mos. across the US
Trial met its 1EP with a 54% slowing of upper-limb functional decline (PUL v2.0) among 105 evaluable pts at 12mos. & achieved its 2EP with…
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Iolyx has granted Théa exclusive global rights (excl. Asia) to develop & commercialize ILYX-002 for Dry Eye Disease associated with systemic autoimmune disorders & other ocular surface conditions
Iolyx will receive ~$280M in clinical, regulatory, & commercial milestones; tiered royalties up to ~21%; & R&D cost reimbursement. Iolyx will design P-III trials, handle manufacturing,…
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The US FDA has approved label expansion of Jaypirca (pirtobrutinib; 100 & 50mg) for the treatment of adults with r/r CLL/SLL who were previously treated with a covalent BTK inhibitor & converted the accelerated approval of Dec 2023 to a full approval
Label expansion was based on the P-III (BRUIN CLL-321) study assessing Jaypirca…
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Formosa has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with Rxilient to commercialize APP13007, a 0.05% clobetasol propionate ophthalmic suspension for the treatment of inflammation & pain after ocular surgery
As per the deal, Rxilient will gain exclusive rights to commercialize the suspension across key ASEAN markets, incl. Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, & Thailand, with the deal…
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Imvax has reported the topline data from the P-IIb trial assessing IGV-001 vs PBO in 99 pts with newly diagnosed glioblastoma (ndGBM)
Trial showed an mOS of 20.3 vs 14mos., with an mFU of 22mos. for all pts, plus IGV-001 demonstrated measurable patient benefit across various metrics; safety was consistent with previous studies
Additionally,…
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The US FDA has granted BTD to zilganersen for the treatment of Alexander disease (AxD)
Designation was supported by the topline P-III trial data, which assessed zilganersen (25 or 50mg) vs control in 54 AxD pts (1.5-53yrs.). Zilganersen (50mg) met the 1EP of gait speed as assessed by 10-Meter Walk Test at 61wks., plus…
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FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to Vanquish Water Vapor System for prostate tissue ablation in pts with intermediate-risk, localized prostate cancer
Clearance was supported by 12mos. follow-up data on 110 pts first enrolled in the ongoing VAPOR 2 trial (n=235) assessing Vanquish System across the US, with longer-term to support PMA submission
6mos. biopsy…
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The US FDA has approved Omlyclo, an interchangeable biosimilar version of Xolair (omalizumab), in PFS presentation (300mg/2ml, SC) for the treatment of pts with allergic asthma, chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP), & IgE-mediated food allergy
Omlyclo previously received the US FDA approval in Mar 2025 for PFS injections at…

