AstraZeneca Reports US FDA Approval of Breztri Aerosphere for Asthma

Shots: The US FDA has approved AstraZeneca's Breztri Aerosphere (budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate or BGF 320/36/9.6μg) for the maintenance treatment of asthma in pts (≥12yrs.); regulatory review is ongoing in the EU, Japan & China Approval was based on the P-III (LOGOS & KALOS) trials evaluating Breztri Aerosphere vs PT009, Symbicort, and PT009 + Symbicort in ~4,300…

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AstraZeneca Reports FDA Approval of Saphnelo for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Shots: The US FDA has approved AstraZeneca’s Saphnelo pen (anifrolumab; 120mg, SC, QW, autoinjector) for the treatment of adults with SLE in combination with SoC Approval was based on the P-III (TULIP-SC) trial assessing Saphnelo pen vs PBO in 367 pts (18-70yrs.) with mod. to sev. SLE while receiving SoC, which showed Saphnelo reduced disease activity (1EP); full…

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Regeneron and Sanofi Report the US FDA Approval of Dupixent (Dupilumab) for Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU)

Shots: FDA has approved Dupixent to treat CSU pts (age 2-11yrs.), who were symptomatic despite H1 antihistamine treatment based on 2 P-III (Study A & C) trials from LIBERTY-CUPID program, & P-III (CUPIDKids) trial Study A & C assessed Dupixent + SoC antihistamines (loading dose then 300mg Q2W; pts weighing <60kg received 200mg) vs PBO…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 23, 2026

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Merck Reports the US FDA Approval of Idvynso for Virologically Suppressed HIV-1 Infection

Shots: The US FDA approved MSD's Idvynso (100mg doravirine/0.25mg islatravir; QD, PO) to treat HIV-1 in virologically suppressed adults (HIV-1 RNA <50 copies/mL) as a switch option for those on stable regimens with no prior treatment failure or doravirine resistance Approval was supported by the P-III trials, incl. Trial 052 (n=513), where pts switched from…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 22, 2026

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Biocon Receives Health Canada Approval for Bosaya and Vevzuo (Biosimilars, Prolia and Xgeva)

Shots: Health Canada has granted NOC to Biocon's Bosaya (60mg/mL, SC, PFS) & Vevzuo (70mg/mL, SC, single-dose vial), biosimilar versions of Amgen’s Prolia & Xgeva (denosumab) Approval was based on extensive data, incl. analytical, nonclinical, & clinical data, showing that both biosimilars matched the reference product in quality, safety & efficacy Bosaya & Vevzuo are anti-RANKL monoclonal…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 21, 2026

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AOP Health Reports the US FDA Approval Rapiblyk (Landiolol) for Pediatric Patients with Supraventricular Tachycardia

Shots: The US FDA has approved Rapiblyk (landiolol) for use in pediatric pts (from birth to <18 years of age) with supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), expanding its use beyond adults Approval was supported by the LANDI-PED study (n=60), which showed >20% reduction in ventricular rate, demonstrating clinically meaningful heart rate control in this patient subgroup Rapiblyk…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 16, 2026

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ARS Pharmaceuticals Reports Health Canada Approval of neffy 2mg to Treat Type I Allergic Reactions

Shots: Health Canada has approved ARS Pharma's neffy 2mg (adrenaline nasal spray) to treat allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) in adults & children (>30kg) In Nov 2024, ARS Pharma granted ALK exclusive rights to commercialize neffy outside the US, incl. EU, Canada, UK, & select markets in exchange for $155M in upfront & milestones till date, ~$310M…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 15, 2026

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Regeneron and Sanofi Report the EC Approval of Dupixent (Dupilumab) for Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU)

Shots: The EC has approved Dupixent to treat mod. to sev. CSU pts (age 2-11yrs.), who were symptomatic despite H1 antihistamine treatment & naïve to anti-IgE therapy based on 2 P-III (Study A & C) trials from LIBERTY-CUPID program, and CUPIDKids Study A & C assessed Dupixent (LD → 300mg Q2W or 200mg Q2W for…

ByDipanshu DixitApril 13, 2026

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Eli Lilly Launches Foundayo (Orforglipron) for Weight Loss in the US

Shots: Eli Lilly has reported that Foundayo is now available in the US, along with lifestyle intervention for obese/overweight adults with weight-related medical problems. Foundayo is now available via LillyDirect and telehealth, with US retail rollout starting today Approval was backed by the ATTAIN program, including ATTAIN-1 (n= 3127), where Foundayo showed weight loss of…

ByDipanshu DixitApril 13, 2026

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Sobi Reports Health Canada Approval of Empaveli for C3G and Primary IC-MPGN

Shots: Health Canada has approved Empaveli (pegcetacoplan) for patients (≥12yrs.) with C3 glomerulopathy (C3G) or primary IC-MPGN to reduce proteinuria, marking the first approved therapy for these indications in Canada Approval was based on the P-III (VALIANT) study, where Empaveli demonstrated a 68% reduction in proteinuria (uPCR), stabilization of kidney function, and clearance of C3…

ByPrince GiriApril 10, 2026

AstraZeneca Reports US FDA Approval of Breztri Aerosphere for Asthma

AstraZeneca Reports FDA Approval of Saphnelo for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Regeneron and Sanofi Report the US FDA Approval of Dupixent (Dupilumab) for Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU)

Merck Reports the US FDA Approval of Idvynso for Virologically Suppressed HIV-1 Infection

Biocon Receives Health Canada Approval for Bosaya and Vevzuo (Biosimilars, Prolia and Xgeva)

AOP Health Reports the US FDA Approval Rapiblyk (Landiolol) for Pediatric Patients with Supraventricular Tachycardia

ARS Pharmaceuticals Reports Health Canada Approval of neffy 2mg to Treat Type I Allergic Reactions

Regeneron and Sanofi Report the EC Approval of Dupixent (Dupilumab) for Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU)

Eli Lilly Launches Foundayo (Orforglipron) for Weight Loss in the US

Sobi Reports Health Canada Approval of Empaveli for C3G and Primary IC-MPGN

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