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Sarepta Therapeutics

Sarepta Therapeutics Reports the MHLW’s Conditional & Time-Limited Approval of Elevidys for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)

Shots: Japan's MHLW has granted conditional & time-limited approval to Elevidys for DMD pts (3–8yrs.) with no exon 8/9 deletions in the DMD gene & who are negative for anti-AAVrh74 Abs Approval was based on extensive clinical data, incl. 2yr. global P-III (EMBARK) trial showing motor function benefits vs external controls; Part 2 data was…

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Verastem Oncology New

FDA Grants Verastem Oncology’s Avmapki + Fakzynja Accelerated Approval for KRAS-Mutated Low-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer (LGSOC)

Shots: This accelerated approval for the combination of Avmapki (avutometinib) + Fakzynja (defactinib) was granted in advance to the planned PDUFA of Jun 30, 2025, which will be available in the US within a week as a co-pack  Approval was based on P-II (RAMP 201) trial assessing Avmapki (3.2mg, twice weekly) + Fakzynja (200 mg,…

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Astrazeneca

AstraZeneca’s Calquence (Acalabrutinib) Plus Chemoimmunotherapy Secures the EC’s Approval for 1L Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL)

Shots: The EC has approved Calquence + bendamustine & rituximab for the treatment of ASCT-ineligible pts with previously untreated MCL; regulatory review is ongoing in Japan & other regions Approval was based on P-III (ECHO) trial assessing the combination vs SoC (bendamustine & rituximab) in 1L MCL pts (≥65yrs.; n=635), which showed improved PFS of 27%,…

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Merck Animal Health

Merck Animal Health’s Mometamax Single Receives the US FDA’s Approval to Treat Dogs with Otitis Externa

Shots: The US FDA has approved Mometamax Single (gentamicin, posaconazole, & mometasone furoate otic suspension) to treat otitis externa in dogs; commercially available by the summer of 2025 Mometamax Single has shown favorable efficacy, with 80.5% resolution of clinical signs in dogs vs 19.6% with PBO Mometamax Single is a single-dose in-clinic treatment for otitis…

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Satsuma Pharmaceuticals

Satsuma Pharmaceuticals’ Atzumi (Dihydroergotamine) Nasal Powder Receives the US FDA’s Approval for Acute Treatment of Migraine

Shots: The US FDA has approved 505(b)(2) NDA of Atzumi (STS101) nasal powder for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults Approval was based on a P-I PK trial & P-III (ASCEND) trial, both showing fast absorption, rapid high DHE levels, & sustained DHE plasma concentrations over time Atzumi utilizes SMART…

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Abeona Therapeutics

Abeona Therapeutics’ Zevaskyn Receives the US FDA Approval for Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa (RDEB)

Shots: The US FDA has approved Zevaskyn (prademagene zamikeracel) for treating wounds in adult & pediatric RDEB pts based on the intra-pts controlled P-III (VIITAL) trial & has also granted RPD PRV to Abeona, which the company intends to monetize; Zevaskyn to be commercially available in Q3’25 The P-III Trial assessed Zevaskyn in RDEB pts,…

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Krystal Biotech

Krystal Biotech’s Vyjuvek (Beremagene Geperpavec-svdt) Receives the EC’s Approval for Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa (DEB)

Shots: The EC has approved Vyjuvek to treat wounds in DEB pts with COL7A1 mutations from birth in all 30 EEA states, with first EU launch set in Germany by mid-2025; MAA under PMDA’s review with decision anticipated in H2'25 Approval was based on comprehensive clinical dataset, incl. P-I/II (GEM-1) & P-III (GEM-3) trial data, showing…

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