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The EC has approved Akeega (niraparib & abiraterone acetate tablet) + prednisone/prednisolone + androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) to treat adults with mHSPC & BRCA1/2 mutations
Approval was backed by P-III (AMPLITUDE) trial assessing Akeega + prednisone/ prednisolone + ADT vs PBO/AAP + ADT in 696 pts with deleterious germline or somatic HRR gene-altered mHSPC…
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The EC has approved Zynyz (retifanlimab) + Pt-based CT for the 1L treatment of adults with metastatic or inoperable locally recurrent SCAC
Approval was based on P-III (POD1UM-303/InterAACT2) trial assessing Zynyz + carboplatin & paclitaxelvs PBO & CT in treatment-naïve SCAC pts
The trial showed a 37% reduction in the risk of progression or…
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FDA approved Sotyktu(6mg, PO, QD) for adults with active PsA based on 2 P-III trials against PBO, with POETYK PsA-1 involving 670 bDMARD-naïve pts while POETYK PsA-2 involved 624 pts who were bDMARD-naïve & treated with prior TNFα inhibitor
POETYK PsA-1 showed that 54% pts achieved ACR20 compared to 34%, while 24% vs 14%…
Johnson & Johnson Reports the US FDA Approval of Tecvayli + Darzalex Faspro for R/R Multiple Myeloma
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The US FDA has approved Tecvayli (teclistamab-cqyv) + Darzalex Faspro (daratumumab & hyaluronidase-fihj) for the treatment of adults with r/r MM, who have received ≥1L of prior therapy, incl. a proteasome inhibitor & an immunomodulatory agent
Approval was based on the ongoing P-III (MajesTEC-3) study evaluating Tecvayli + Darzalex vs investigator’s choice of Darzalex & dexamethasone with…
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The Chinese NMPA has approved Jaypirca (pirtobrutinib) for the treatment of adults with r/r CLL/SLL after ≥1L of systemic therapy incl. a BTK inhibitor
Approval was based on the P-III (BRUIN CLL‑321) study assessing Jaypirca monotx. (200mg, PO, QD) vs investigator’s choice of IdelaR or BR in 238 previously treated pts with r/r CLL/SLL
Trial…
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The US FDA has approved Numelvi (Atinvicitinib) for the control of pruritus associated with allergic dermatitis in dogs (≥6mos.), with availability expected in spring 2026
Numelvi is a second-generation JAK inhibitor supplied in easy-to-dispense bottles and designed for convenient storage under standard conditions.
Numelvi is ≥10-fold more selective for JAK1 over JAK2, JAK3 &…
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FDA approved Dupixent for pts (≥6yrs.) with AFRS & have a history of sino-nasal surgery, based on the P-III (LIBERTY-AFRS-AIMS) trial, assessing age & weight-based Dupixent dosing (200 or 300mg; Q2W or Q4W; n=33) vs PBO (n=29) in 62 pts
Trial met its 1EP with improved sinus opacification by 50% vs 10% at Wk. 52,…
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The EC has approved a higher maintenance dose of Wegovy (7.2mg semaglutide; QW) for chronic weight management in adults with obesity across 27 EU countries
Assessed in STEP UP trial (1,407 adults without diabetes) & STEP UP T2D (512 adults with obesity & T2D) trial, Wegovy 7.2mg achieved 21% mean weight loss vs ~2%…
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FDA has approved Filkri, a biosimilar to Neupogen (filgrastim), for pts receiving myelosuppressive CT, those with AML receiving induction or consolidation CT, cancer pts undergoing bone marrow transplant, pts with sev. chronic neutropenia, & pts exposed to myelosuppressive radiation
Approval was supported by 2 studies in healthy adults, with PK/PD assessed in one, &…
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The EC has approved Cytokinetics’ Myqorzo (5, 10, 15 & 20mg) for the treatment of adults with symptomatic (NYHA, class II-III) oHCM, with first EU launch expected in Germany by Q2’26
Approval was based on P-III (SEQUOIA-HCM) trial of Myqorzo, showing improved exercise capacity vs PBO at 24wks., with increased peak oxygen uptake by…

