BMS Reports the US FDA Accelerated Approval for Zenbexus (Iberdomide) Combination in R/R Multiple Myeloma (MM)

Shots: FDA has granted accelerated approval to Zenbexus (iberdomide) + daratumumab & hyaluronidase-fihj + dexamethasone (ZDd) for the treatment of pts with MM who received ≥1L of prior therapy incl. a proteasome inhibitor & an immunomodulatory agent Approval was supported by the P-III (EXCALIBER-RRMM) trial assessing ZDd (n=207) vs daratumumab + bortezomib + dexamethasone (DVd;…

ByRidhi RastogiAugust 14, 2026

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Summit and Akeso Reports NMPA Approval for Ivonescimab + CT for 1L Squamous NSCLC

Shots: Chinese NMPA has approved ivonescimab + CT for the 1L treatment of pts with advanced squamous NSCLC (sqNSCLC), based on the global P-III (HARMONi-6) trial The trial, sponsored by Akeso, assessed ivonescimab + CT vs Tevimbra + CT to treat Chinese pts with 1L sqNSCLC irrespective of PD-L1 expression, showing improved OS & PFS;…

ByRidhi RastogiAugust 13, 2026

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Rhythm Pharmaceuticals’ Imcivree Receives Expanded UK Authorization for Hypothalamic Obesity

Shots: The MHRA has expanded market authorization for Imcivree (setmelanotide) to incl. the treatment of obesity & control of hunger in pts (≥4yrs.) with acquired hypothalamic obesity due to hypothalamic injury or impairment Approval was backed by the global P-II/III (TRANSCEND) trial assessing Imcivree vs PBO in 120 pts with acquired HO, meeting its 1EP with…

ByRidhi RastogiAugust 12, 2026

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Bavarian Nordic Reports EC Approval of Imvanex Against Smallpox & Mpox for Children Aged 2 to Less than 12 Years

Shots: The EC has approved type II variation MAA for Imvanex (MVA-BN) smallpox & mpox vaccine, extending its use to include children aged 2 to less than 12yrs. Approval was based on P-II trial data involving 227 children (2 to <12yrs.) & 224 adults, which showed non-inferior immune responses & a similar safety profile in children…

ByRidhi RastogiAugust 7, 2026

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The US FDA Approves Moderna’s mFLUSIVA Against Seasonal Influenza for Adults Aged 50 or More

Shots: FDA approved mFLUSIVA against seasonal influenza for use in adults (≥50yrs); supply to select retailers to be available in coming wks. Regulatory review is ongoing in the EU, Canada & Australia, with flings in other countries planned during 2026 Approval in pts (50–64yrs.) was backed by a P-III trial (n=40,805; ≥50yrs.) assessing safety &…

ByRidhi RastogiAugust 6, 2026

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Takeda Reports US FDA Approval of Orzeyful (Oveporexton) for Narcolepsy Type 1

Shots: The US FDA has approved Orzeyful (oveporexton) for the treatment of narcolepsy type 1 (NT1, narcolepsy with cataplexy) in adults. DEA scheduling decision is expected within 90 days, after which it will be available through a specialty pharmacy Approval was based on extensive data, incl. P-III (FirstLight & RadiantLight) trial assessing Orzeyful (BID) in…

ByRidhi RastogiAugust 6, 2026

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Sanofi Reports the EC Approval of MenQuadfi for Use in Infants from Age 6 Weeks Against Invasive Meningococcal Disease

Shots: The EC has approved an extension of the indication of MenQuadfi to incl. infants (≥6wks.) for protection against invasive meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroups A, C, W, & Y Approval was supported by extensive data from the MET58 clinical study, which evaluated the immunogenicity, safety, & tolerability of MenQuadfi in infants from 6wks. of…

ByRidhi RastogiAugust 4, 2026

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Meitheal Secures FDA Approval for Garzulys (Biosimilar, NovoLog)

Shots: The US FDA has approved Garzulys (SC & IV), a biosimilar to NovoLog (insulin aspart) to improve glycemic control in adults & pediatric pts with diabetes mellitus Garzulys was developed through a collaboration among Tonghua Dongbao, NKF, Xentria, Meitheal, & Emerge. Tonghua Dongbao developed the drug substance, NKF the drug product, Xentria led clinical…

ByRidhi RastogiAugust 3, 2026

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Novartis Reports the US FDA Approval of Pluvicto for mHSPC

Shots: The US FDA has approved Pluvicto (lutetium Lu 177 vipivotide tetraxetan) with an androgen receptor pathway inhibitor (ARPI) for pts with PSMA+ metastatic androgen pathway modulation-naive/sensitive (mAPMN/S) prostate cancer Approval was based on the P-III (PSMAddition) trial, which showed Pluvicto + ARPI & ADT reduced the risk of progression or death by 28% vs SoC…

ByRidhi RastogiAugust 3, 2026

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Cytokinetics Reports MHRA Approval of Myqorzo (Aficamten) for Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (oHCM)

Shots: The MHRA has approved Cytokinetics’ Myqorzo (aficamten) for the treatment of adults with symptomatic (NYHA, class II-III) oHCM MHRA assessment was based on P-III (SEQUOIA-HCM) trial of Myqorzo (n=282), showing improved exercise capacity vs PBO at 24wks., with increased peak oxygen uptake by 1.8 vs 0 ml/kg/min Additionally, NICE has recommended aficamten for eligible…

ByRidhi RastogiJuly 30, 2026

BMS Reports the US FDA Accelerated Approval for Zenbexus (Iberdomide) Combination in R/R Multiple Myeloma (MM)

Summit and Akeso Reports NMPA Approval for Ivonescimab + CT for 1L Squamous NSCLC

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals’ Imcivree Receives Expanded UK Authorization for Hypothalamic Obesity

Bavarian Nordic Reports EC Approval of Imvanex Against Smallpox & Mpox for Children Aged 2 to Less than 12 Years

The US FDA Approves Moderna’s mFLUSIVA Against Seasonal Influenza for Adults Aged 50 or More

Takeda Reports US FDA Approval of Orzeyful (Oveporexton) for Narcolepsy Type 1

Sanofi Reports the EC Approval of MenQuadfi for Use in Infants from Age 6 Weeks Against Invasive Meningococcal Disease

Meitheal Secures FDA Approval for Garzulys (Biosimilar, NovoLog)

Novartis Reports the US FDA Approval of Pluvicto for mHSPC

Cytokinetics Reports MHRA Approval of Myqorzo (Aficamten) for Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (oHCM)

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