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Astellas and Pfizer Report the US FDA Approval of Perioperative Padcev + Keytruda for Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer (MIBC)

Shots: FDA has approved Padcev (enfortumab vedotin-ejfv) + Keytruda or Keytruda Qlex for neoadj. & adj. treatment for cisplatin-ineligible  pts with MIBC, before the PDUFA action date (Apr 07, 2026) Approval was based on the P-III (KEYNOTE-905/EV-303) trial, which randomized cisplatin-ineligible MIBC pts to Arm A (3 cycles of Keytruda + surgery with 14 subsequent cycles), Arm B…

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Astrazeneca

AstraZeneca Reports the US FDA Approval of Koselugo (Selumetinib) for Treating Neurofibromatosis Type 1

Shots: The US FDA has approved Koselugo for the treatment of symptomatic, inoperable plexiform neurofibromas (PN) in adults with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) Approval was based on the P-III (KOMET) study assessing Koselugo (PO) vs PBO in 145 adults with NF1 & symptomatic, inoperable PNs across 13 countries, incl. North America, South America, Europe, Asia…

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Merck’s Keytruda SC Receives the EC Approval for Subcutaneous Use Across 33 Solid Tumor Indications for Keytruda

Shots: The EC has approved Keytruda SC (pembrolizumab & berahyaluronidase alfa-pmph) for SC dosing in adults across all 33 Keytruda indications in all 30 EEA states, with availability subject to multiple factors, incl. national reimbursement processes Approval was based on P-III (3475A-D77) trial assessing Keytruda SC (790mg/9600 units, Q6W; n=251) vs IV Keytruda (400mg, Q6W;…

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Henlius & Organon

Henlius and Organon Receive the US FDA’s Approval for Poherdy (Biosimilar, Perjeta)

Shots: The US FDA has approved Poherdy (420mg/14mL, IV), an interchangeable biosimilar version of Perjeta (pertuzumab) for all indications of the reference product Approval was based on extensive clinical data, incl. analytical, PK & clinical studies, which showed similarity & interchangeability in terms of safety, purity, & potency between Poherdy & reference pertuzumab In 2022,…

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Insmed Reports the EC’s Approval of Brinsupri (Brensocatib) for Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis (NCFB)

Shots: The EC has approved Brinsupri (25mg) for treating NCFB pts (≥12yrs.), with ≥2 exacerbations in the prior 12mos. under EMA'saccelerated assessment pathway; Application is under PMDA & MHRA review, & Insmed is planning to work with EU authorities to enable patient access starting in early 2026 Approval was based on extensive clinical data, incl. P-III (ASPEN)…

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