Akeso’s Penpulimab-kcqx Receives the US FDA’s Approval for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma (NPC)

Shots: The US FDA has approved penpulimab-kcqx + CT (cisplatin/carboplatin + gemcitabine) as 1L treatment for recurrent or metastatic non-keratinizing NPC in adults, & as monotx. for those with metastatic non-keratinizing NPC progressing on/after Pt-based CT & ≥1L prior therapy Approval was supported by 2 BLA submissions based on international P-III (AK105-304) trial & pivotal…

ByDipanshu DixitApril 25, 2025

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Merck’s Keytruda Regimen Receives Health Canada’s Approval for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma (MPM)

Shots: Health Canada has approved Keytruda + pemetrexed + Pt-based CT as 1L treatment of unresectable advanced or metastatic MPM based on P-II/III (IND.227/KEYNOTE-483) trial led by CCTG in collaboration with NCIN & IFCT Trial assessed the regimen in MPM pts (n=440) who received either Keytruda (200mg, IV) + pemetrexed (500mg/m^2) & Pt-based CT on Day…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 23, 2025

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GSK Receives the MHRA’s Approval for Blenrep (Belantamab Mafodotin) Regimens to Treat R/R Multiple Myeloma

Shots: MHRA has approved Blenrep + BorDex & PomDex in MM pts with ≥1 prior therapy incl. Revlimid; review ongoing in 14 markets incl. US (PDUFA: Jul 23, 2025), EU, Canada, Japan [priority review (PR)], China (PR for DREAMM-7), & Switzerland (PR for DREAMM-8) Approval was based on P-III (DREAMM-7 & DREAMM-8) trials assessing Blenrep…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 21, 2025

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Neurelis’ Valtoco Receives the US FDA’s Approval for Acute Treatment of Seizure Clusters

Shots: The US FDA has approved Valtoco for short-term treatment of acute repetitive seizures (seizure clusters) in pts (≥2yrs.) with epilepsy Approval was based on P-I/IIa trial assessing safety & PK of Valtoco, which showed favorable safety & efficacy with easy administration in pts who had episodes of frequent seizures; data was presented at CNS…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 17, 2025

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Eisai, Biogen and BioArctic Report the EC’s Approval of Leqembi (lecanemab) for Early Alzheimer’s Disease

Shots: The EC has approved Leqembi for the treatment of early Alzheimer’s disease in all 30 EEA states Eisai handles global development & regulatory filings for Leqembi, co-commercializing & co-promoting it with Biogen while retaining final decision-making authority. Eisai co-promotes Leqembi with Biogen in the EU (excl. Nordics) & with BioArctic in the Nordic countries, distributing it…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 16, 2025

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Bruno Vision Care’s Deseyne Contact Lens Secures the US FDA’s Approval for Dry Eye Disease

Shots: The US FDA has approved Deseyne (vifilcon C) daily disposable contact lens with FusionTechnology; commercially available in Q4’25 Deseyne lenses integrates 2 patented innovations: vifilcon C hydrogel material & FusionTechnology, to gradually release embedded Lachryceuticals (incl. amino acids, vitamins, & polysaccharides), ensuring sustained bioavailability & long-lasting eye comfort FusionTechnology combines hyaluronic acid & tamarind…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 15, 2025

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Roche’s Columvi (Glofitamab) Regimen Receives the EC’s Approval to Treat R/R Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL)

Shots: The EC has granted full approval to Columvi + GemOx for ASCT-ineligible r/r DLBCL pts based on P-III (STARGLO) trial assessing the regimen vs MabThera/Rituxan + GemOx in previously treated DLBCL pts At 11.3mos. mFU (primary analysis), trial showed improved OS, a 41% reduction in death risk, with a 63% improvement in PFS. At…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 14, 2025

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The US FDA Approves BMS’ Opdivo + Yervoy as 1L Treatment for Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)

Shots: The US FDA has approved Opdivo + Yervoy as 1L therapy to treat inoperable or advanced HCC adults Approval was based on P-III (CheckMate-9DW) trial assessing Opdivo (1mg/kg, Q3W) + Yervoy (3mg/kg, Q3W), followed by Opdivo alone (480mg, Q4W) vs lenvatinib/sorafenib in 668 pts with advanced HCC who had not received prior systemic therapy.…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 14, 2025

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Health Canada Approves AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi to Treat Limited-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer (LS-SCLC)

Shots: Health Canada has approved Imfinzi monotx. for the treatment of LS-SCLC adults whose disease has not progressed after receiving Pt-based CRT Approval was based on P-III (ADRIATIC) trial (n=730) assessing Imfinzi (1500mg, IV, Q4W) with or without Imjudo (75mg, IV, Q4W × 4 cycles) followed by Imfinzi (for ~24mos.) vs PBO Study showed reduced risk…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 11, 2025

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Bayer’s Vitrakvi Receives the US FDA’s Full Approval for NTRK Fusion-Positive Solid Tumors

Shots: The US FDA has granted full approval to Vitrakvi for adults & pediatrics with NTRK fusion-positive metastatic or inoperable solid tumors, who had disease progression on prior therapy or lacked alternative therapy options Approval was based on 3 trials: LOXO-TRK-14001, SCOUT, & NAVIGATE, evaluating Vitrakvi in 339 adult & pediatric pts. Key EPs were…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 11, 2025

Akeso’s Penpulimab-kcqx Receives the US FDA’s Approval for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma (NPC)

Merck’s Keytruda Regimen Receives Health Canada’s Approval for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma (MPM)

GSK Receives the MHRA’s Approval for Blenrep (Belantamab Mafodotin) Regimens to Treat R/R Multiple Myeloma

Neurelis’ Valtoco Receives the US FDA’s Approval for Acute Treatment of Seizure Clusters

Eisai, Biogen and BioArctic Report the EC’s Approval of Leqembi (lecanemab) for Early Alzheimer’s Disease

Bruno Vision Care’s Deseyne Contact Lens Secures the US FDA’s Approval for Dry Eye Disease

Roche’s Columvi (Glofitamab) Regimen Receives the EC’s Approval to Treat R/R Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL)

The US FDA Approves BMS’ Opdivo + Yervoy as 1L Treatment for Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)

Health Canada Approves AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi to Treat Limited-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer (LS-SCLC)

Bayer’s Vitrakvi Receives the US FDA’s Full Approval for NTRK Fusion-Positive Solid Tumors

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