The US FDA Approves Genentech’s Tecentriq Combination for Stage III dMMR Colon Cancer

Shots: The US FDA has approved Tecentriq (atezolizumab) and Tecentriq Hybreza (atezolizumab and hyaluronidase-tqjs) with fluoropyrimidine & oxaliplatin for the adj. treatment of stage III deficient DNA mismatch repair (dMMR) colon cancer Approval was based on the P-III (ATOMIC) trial in above-mentioned pts (n=712), which were randomized to either mFOLFOX6 plus Tecentriq for 12 cycles…

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The US FDA Approves Pfizer’s Tukysa as 1L Maintenance Treatment for HER2+ Metastatic Breast Cancer

Shots: The US FDA has approved Tukysa + trastuzumab & pertuzumab for the maintenance treatment of adults with unresectable locally advanced or metastatic HER2+ breast cancer following induction treatment Approval was supported by the P-III (HER2CLIMB-05) trial data assessing Tukysa (n=326) vs PBO (n=328), both in combination with trastuzumab & pertuzumab, as a maintenance therapy…

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Novartis’ Rhapsido Receives US FDA Approval for Symptomatic Dermographism

Shots: The US FDA has approved Rhapsido (remibrutinib) for the treatment of adults with symptomatic dermographism (SD) inadequately controlled by H1 antihistamines Approval was based on SD cohort data of the P-III (RemIND) trial, where Rhapsido (PO) showed higher rates of complete response from hives at Wk. 12 vs PBO as measured by the Total…

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The US FDA Approves Eli Lilly’s Jaypirca (Pirtobrutinib) for Certain Patients with Previously Untreated CLL/SLL

Shots: The US FDA has approved an additional indication for Jaypirca (pirtobrutinib, 100 & 50mg) for the treatment of adults with previously untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL) with no known 17p deletion Approval was based on the P-III (BRUIN CLL-313) trial data P-III assessing Jaypirca (200mg, PO, QD until disease progression…

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BMS Reports US FDA Approval of Camzyos in Symptomatic Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (oHCM)

Shots: The US FDA has approved Camzyos (mavacamten) for the treatment of symptomatic oHCM to improve functional capacity & symptoms in adults & pediatric pts (≥30kg) Approval was based on P-III (SCOUT-HCM) trial data assessing Camzyos (n=23) vs PBO (n=21) in 44 pts (12 to <18yrs.) with symptomatic NYHA class II-III oHCM, which met its 1EP,…

ByRidhi RastogiOctober 1, 2026

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Meitheal Pharmaceuticals Reports US FDA Approval of High-Concentration Formulation of Yusimry (Biosimilar, Humira)

Shots The US FDA has approved a citrate-free, high-concentration formulation for Yusimry as an interchangeable biosimilar to Humira (adalimumab) Yusimry, a TNF blocker, is available in low and high concentration formulations via autoinjector, with the low-concentration formulation also available as a PFS Emerge Bioscience holds the approved BLA for Yusimry, while Meitheal serves as its…

ByRidhi RastogiSeptember 30, 2026

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Teva Reports the US FDA Approval of Degevma (Biosimilar, Xgeva)

Shots: The US FDA has approved Degevma, a biosimilar version of Xgeva (denosumab), following FDA approval of Ponlimsi (biosimilar, Prolia) in Mar 2026, with launch of both biosimilars anticipated in coming mos. Approval was backed by extensive data, incl. analytical & clinical data showing similar efficacy, safety & immunogenicity profile as the reference product Degevma…

ByRidhi RastogiSeptember 29, 2026

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Innovent Reports NMPA Approval for Jaypirca (Pirtobrutinib) to Treat CLL/ SLL

Shots: The NMPA has approved Jaypirca (100 & 50mg) as a monotx. for the treatment of adults with chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL), expanding its use across all lines of therapy & regardless of prior covalent BTK inhibitor treatment Approval was backed by the P-III trials: BRUIN CLL-313 assessed Jaypirca in 282 pts with treatment-naïve…

ByRidhi RastogiSeptember 29, 2026

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AbbVie Reports the US FDA Approval of Juvmo (Tavapadon) for Parkinson’s Disease

Shots: FDA approval was based on the P-III (TEMPO) program, which evaluated Juvmo in early PD pts not taking oral levodopa (TEMPO-1 & 2) & as an adjunct to oral levodopa vs PBO + levodopa in PD pts with motor fluctuations (TEMPO-3) At Wk. 26 in TEMPO-1, Juvmo showed MDS-UPDRS Part II scores of −1.6…

ByRidhi RastogiSeptember 29, 2026

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Mirum and Incyte Report FDA Approval of Atebrioz (Zilurgisertib) for Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva

Shots: The US FDA has approved Atebrioz (100mg, PO, QD) tablets to reduce the volume of total new heterotopic ossification (HO) in pts (≥12yrs.) with FOP, & issued a Rare Pediatric Disease PRV to Incyte. MAA is under EMA’s review Approval was based on Cohort 1 of the P-II (PROGRESS) study, where at Wk. 24,…

ByRidhi RastogiSeptember 28, 2026

The US FDA Approves Genentech’s Tecentriq Combination for Stage III dMMR Colon Cancer

The US FDA Approves Pfizer’s Tukysa as 1L Maintenance Treatment for HER2+ Metastatic Breast Cancer

Novartis’ Rhapsido Receives US FDA Approval for Symptomatic Dermographism

The US FDA Approves Eli Lilly’s Jaypirca (Pirtobrutinib) for Certain Patients with Previously Untreated CLL/SLL

BMS Reports US FDA Approval of Camzyos in Symptomatic Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (oHCM)

Meitheal Pharmaceuticals Reports US FDA Approval of High-Concentration Formulation of Yusimry (Biosimilar, Humira)

Teva Reports the US FDA Approval of Degevma (Biosimilar, Xgeva)

Innovent Reports NMPA Approval for Jaypirca (Pirtobrutinib) to Treat CLL/ SLL

AbbVie Reports the US FDA Approval of Juvmo (Tavapadon) for Parkinson’s Disease

Mirum and Incyte Report FDA Approval of Atebrioz (Zilurgisertib) for Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva

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