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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…
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Windward Bio via its affiliate, LE2025 Therapeutics, has entered into a licensing agreement with Qyuns to develop & commercialize WIN027 (QX027N; anti-TSLPxIL-13 bsAb)
As per the deal, Windward will obtain exclusive rights to develop, manufacture, & commercialize WIN027 outside of China, with Qyuns receiving an upfront payment, equity, & development, regulatory, & commercial milestones,…
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Shionogi to acquire a newly established company that will be created by Tanabe Pharma to hold the rights to Radicava ORS (edaravone) & IV Radicava
As per the deal, Tanabe Pharma will establish a new entity, & Shionogi will acquire 100% of its shares, with Tanabe’s US Radicava business company becoming a wholly owned…
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The MHLW has approved Incyte’s Minjuvi + rituximab & lenalidomide for the treatment of adults with r/r FL (Grade 1-3a) who received ≥1L of systemic therapy
Approval was based on the P-III (inMIND) trial (N=654) assessing Minjuvi combination vs PBO + rituximab & lenalidomide in r/r FL or r/r nodal, splenic or extranodal MZL…

