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Medtronic’s Altaviva Device Receives the US FDA’s Approval to Treat Urge Urinary Incontinence

Shots: The US FDA has approved the Altaviva device, an implantable tibial neuromodulation therapy to treat urge urinary incontinence Altaviva device is placed under the skin above the fascia & near the ankle in a minimally invasive, sedation & imaging-free procedure to restore bladder–brain communication & improve bladder control by delivering electrical impulses to the tibial…

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Henlius & Organon

Henlius and Organon Receive the EC’s Approval for Bildyos & Bilprevda (Biosimilars, Prolia & Xgeva)

Shots: The EC has approved Bildyos (60mg/mL) & Bilprevda (120mg/1.7mL), biosimilar versions of Amgen’s Prolia & Xgeva (denosumab) for all indications of the reference product Approval was based on extensive clinical data, incl. analytical, PK & clinical studies, which showed comparable immunogenicity, efficacy & safety of Bildyos & Bilprevda to reference denosumab In 2022, Henlius…

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The US FDA Grants Accelerated Approval to Stealth BioTherapeutics’ Forzinity for Barth Syndrome 

Shots:  The US FDA has received accelerated approval from the US FDA for Forzinity (elamipretide HCl)] to improve muscle strength in pts with Barth syndrome (Wt.≥30 kg or 66 lbs)   Approval was based on efficacy and safety data from the TAZPOWER trial, which showed improved knee muscle strength  Forzinity is a mitochondrial cardiolipin binder. It…

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Deciphera Pharmaceuticals Reports the EC’s Approval of Romvimza for Symptomatic Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor (TGCT)

Shots: The EC has approved Romvimza (vimseltinib) to treat symptomatic TGCT with physical function deterioration in adults for which surgery may lead to functional impairment or severe morbidity Approval was based on P-I/II trial as well as P-III (MOTION) trial, which evaluated Romvimza vs PBO in surgery-ineligible pts without prior anti-CSF1/CSF1R therapy (prior imatinib/nilotinib allowed)…

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Biocon Biologics Receives the FDA’s Approval & Provisional Interchangeability Designation for Aukelso and Bosaya (Biosimilars, Xgeva and Prolia)

Shots: The US FDA has approved & granted provisional interchangeability designation to Aukelso (70mg/mL, SC, single-dose vial) & Bosaya (60mg/mL, SC, PFS), biosimilar versions of Amgen’s Xgeva & Prolia (denosumab) Clinical data showed both biosimilars matched the reference product in quality, safety & efficacy, plus Bosaya was approved with Prolia’s REMS to inform about sev. hypocalcemia…

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Alteogen’s Eyluxvi (Biosimilar, Eylea) Receives the EC’s Approval for Retinal Diseases

Shots: The EC has approved Eyluxvi (ALT-L9), a biosimilar version of Eylea (aflibercept), to treat wet AMD, visual impairment due to macular oedema secondary to branch/central retinal vein occlusion & visual impairment due to diabetic macular oedema & myopic choroidal neovascularisation Approval was based on P-III trials conducted across the EU, South Korea, & Japan,…

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Womed Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Womed Leaf to Treat Asherman Syndrome

Shots: The US FDA has approved the PMA application of Womed Leaf for women undergoing hysteroscopic surgery for symptomatic moderate to severe intrauterine adhesions (Asherman syndrome); commercial launch expected in early 2026 Womed Leaf was evaluated in the PREG2 trial (n=160) for mod. to sev. intrauterine adhesions, showing reduced severity of intrauterine adhesion after hysteroscopic…

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Zoetis

Zoetis’ Portela (Relfovetmab) Receives the CVMP’s Positive Opinion for Osteoarthritis Pain Relief in Cats

Shots: The CVMP has recommended Portela (relfovetmab) for alleviating osteoarthritis pain in cats, with an EC decision expected in Q4’25 & commercial launch planned for 2026 Opinion was based on superior safety & efficacy in cats across trials, incl. cats with IRIS stage 1–3 kidney disease, & showed relieved osteoarthritis pain Portela is a long-acting…

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