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Johnson & Johnson Gains EC Approval for Akeega to Treat Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer (mHSPC)

Shots: 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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Johnson & Johnson Reports the US FDA Approval of Tecvayli + Darzalex Faspro for R/R Multiple Myeloma

Shots: 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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Innovent

Innovent Receives the NMPA Approval for Jaypirca to Treat R/R Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia or Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (CLL/SLL)

Shots: 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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Merck Animal Health

Merck Animal Health’s Numelvi Secures the FDA Approval for Control of Pruritus Associated with Allergic Dermatitis in Dogs

Shots: 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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Accord BioPharma’s Filkri (Biosimilar, Neupogen) Receives the US FDA Approval

Shots: 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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Cytokinetics Reports the EC Approval of Myqorzo (Aficamten) for Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (oHCM)

Shots: 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…

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