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AbbVie Reports the US FDA’s BLA Submission of Pivekimab Sunirine to Treat Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasm

Shots: The US FDA has received BLA of Pivekimab sunirine (PVEK) for the treatment of Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasm (BPDCN) The BLA is backed by the P-I/II (CADENZA) trial, which evaluated PVEK monotx. to establish the MTD, RP2D, & dosing schedule, while assessing safety, tolerability, PK, immunogenicity, & antileukemia activity in pts with CD123+…

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Top 20 Monoclonal Antibodies of 2025 

Shots:  Redefining treatment paradigms, monoclonal antibody therapies utilize advanced mechanisms of action to provide care across multiple therapeutic areas  As of 2024, the global monoclonal antibody therapy market was valued at $252.6B and is projected to reach $497.5B by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 14.5%. Keytruda leads the market with $29.48B in revenue, followed…

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AbbVie’s Elahere (Mirvetuximab Soravtansine) Receives the Health Canada’s Approval to Treat Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer

Shots: Health Canada has approved Elahere under priority review to treat FRα+, Pt-resistant epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer after 1-3 prior treatments Approval was based on P-III (MIRASOL) trial assessing Elahere vs investigator's choice of CT  in pts (n=453) to treat PROC expressing high levels of FRα, as determined using the Ventana…

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Top 20 Oncology Companies of 2025 

Shots:  ADCs, cell therapies, and radioligand therapies are reshaping oncology, while biopharma companies focus on smarter trials, patient-first approaches, and faster access to bridge unmet needs in cancer care  In 2024, the global oncology market was valued at $225.01B and is projected to reach $668.26B by 2034, reflecting a strong CAGR of 11.5% from 2025…

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AbbVie Acquires Gilgamesh Pharmaceuticals’ Bretisilocin to Expand Psychiatry Pipeline for ~$1.2B

Shots: AbbVie has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Gilgamesh Pharmaceuticals’ Bretisilocin for moderate-to-severe major depressive disorder (MDD), currently in clinical development As per the deal, AbbVie will acquire Gilgamesh’s bretisilocin program for ~$1.2B, including upfront and milestone payments. Gilgamesh will spin off Gilgamesh Pharma Inc. to retain its team and other programs, including blixeprodil…

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Top 20 R&D Spending Biopharma Companies of 2025  

Shots:  Research and Development (R&D) serves as the driving force behind groundbreaking therapeutic innovations, laying the foundation for advancements that transform patient health and overall well-being  The global Top 20 pharmaceutical leaders spent ~$180B in 2024, with Merck & Co. contributing the most with a whopping $17.93B, followed by Johnson & Johnson ($17.23B) and Roche…

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AbbVie Reports the US FDA’s sNDA Submission of Venclexta + Acalabrutinib for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

Shots: The US FDA has received sNDA of Venclexta (venetoclax) & acalabrutinib in previously untreated patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) sNDA was supported by AstraZeneca-sponsored P-III (AMPLIFY) trial assessing Venclexta + acalabrutinib ± Obinutuzumab vs chemoimmunotherapy in previously untreated CLL pts without del(17p) or TP53 mutation Trial showed that Venclexta + acalabrutinib a 35% reduction…

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