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FDA has approved Dupixent to treat CSU pts (age 2-11yrs.), who were symptomatic despite H1 antihistamine treatment based on 2 P-III (Study A & C) trials from LIBERTY-CUPID program, & P-III (CUPIDKids) trial
Study A & C assessed Dupixent + SoC antihistamines (loading dose then 300mg Q2W; pts weighing <60kg received 200mg) vs PBO…
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The US FDA approved MSD's Idvynso (100mg doravirine/0.25mg islatravir; QD, PO) to treat HIV-1 in virologically suppressed adults (HIV-1 RNA <50 copies/mL) as a switch option for those on stable regimens with no prior treatment failure or doravirine resistance
Approval was supported by the P-III trials, incl. Trial 052 (n=513), where pts switched from…
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Health Canada has granted NOC to Biocon's Bosaya (60mg/mL, SC, PFS) & Vevzuo (70mg/mL, SC, single-dose vial), biosimilar versions of Amgen’s Prolia & Xgeva (denosumab)
Approval was based on extensive data, incl. analytical, nonclinical, & clinical data, showing that both biosimilars matched the reference product in quality, safety & efficacy
Bosaya & Vevzuo are anti-RANKL monoclonal…
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The US FDA has approved Rapiblyk (landiolol) for use in pediatric pts (from birth to <18 years of age) with supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), expanding its use beyond adults
Approval was supported by the LANDI-PED study (n=60), which showed >20% reduction in ventricular rate, demonstrating clinically meaningful heart rate control in this patient subgroup
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Health Canada has approved ARS Pharma's neffy 2mg (adrenaline nasal spray) to treat allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) in adults & children (>30kg)
In Nov 2024, ARS Pharma granted ALK exclusive rights to commercialize neffy outside the US, incl. EU, Canada, UK, & select markets in exchange for $155M in upfront & milestones till date, ~$310M…
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The EC has approved Dupixent to treat mod. to sev. CSU pts (age 2-11yrs.), who were symptomatic despite H1 antihistamine treatment & naïve to anti-IgE therapy based on 2 P-III (Study A & C) trials from LIBERTY-CUPID program, and CUPIDKids
Study A & C assessed Dupixent (LD → 300mg Q2W or 200mg Q2W for…
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Eli Lilly has reported that Foundayo is now available in the US, along with lifestyle intervention for obese/overweight adults with weight-related medical problems. Foundayo is now available via LillyDirect and telehealth, with US retail rollout starting today
Approval was backed by the ATTAIN program, including ATTAIN-1 (n= 3127), where Foundayo showed weight loss of…
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Health Canada has approved Empaveli (pegcetacoplan) for patients (≥12yrs.) with C3 glomerulopathy (C3G) or primary IC-MPGN to reduce proteinuria, marking the first approved therapy for these indications in Canada
Approval was based on the P-III (VALIANT) study, where Empaveli demonstrated a 68% reduction in proteinuria (uPCR), stabilization of kidney function, and clearance of C3…
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The NMPA has approved Exdensur as an add-on therapy for adults with CRSwNP for whom therapy with systemic corticosteroids & /or surgery do not provide adequate disease control, based on P-III (ANCHOR 1 & 2) trials
The ANCHOR-1 & ANCHOR-2 trial assessed Exdensur(Q6M)+ intranasal corticosteroids (SoC) vs PBO + SoC in 271 & 257 pts,…
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The US FDA has approved the Nexus Aortic Arch Stent Graft for the treatment of aortic arch disease
Approval was supported by the 1yr. results from the TRIOMPHE IDE trial assessing Nexus in aortic arch disease, incl. chronic aortic dissections, in pts at high risk for open surgical repair, which showed safe & effective treatment in…

