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Taiho Oncology (Part of Taiho Pharmaceutical) Reports the US FDA Approval of Inqovi + Venetoclax for Newly Diagnosed AML

Shots: The US FDA has approved Inqovi (decitabine & cedazuridine) + venetoclax for the treatment of newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) pts, who are 75yrs. or older, or ineligible for intensive induction CT Approval was backed by P-II (ASCERTAIN-V) trial in adults with newly diagnosed AML ineligible for intensive induction CT Trial showed a…

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Partner Therapeutics Reports the US FDA Approval of Bizengri for NRG1 Fusion Positive Cholangiocarcinoma

Shots: The FDA has approved Partner Therapeutics' Bizengri (zenocutuzumab-zbco) under CNPV, for the treatment of adults with advanced unresectable or metastatic cholangiocarcinoma harboring an NRG1 gene fusion who progressed on or after prior systemic therapy Approval was supported by eNRGy study assessing Bizengri in pts with NRG1 fusion-positive advanced solid tumors, incl. cholangiocarcinoma (n=22, where 19 were…

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BMS

BMS’ Sotyktu (Deucravacitinib) Wins EC Approval to Treat Adults with Active Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA)

Shots: FDA has approved BMS' Sotyktu (6mg, PO, QD) ± methotrexate for adults with active PsA who have had an inadequate response or were intolerant to a prior disease-modifying antirheumatic (DMARD) therapy Approval was based on P-III trials, incl. POETYK PsA-1, involving 670 bDMARD-naïve pts, and POETYK PsA-2, involving 624 pts who were bDMARD-naïve &…

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Guardant Health Secures the US FDA Approval for Guardant360 CDx as a Companion Diagnostic for Arvinas’ Veppanu

Shots: The US FDA has approved Guardant360 CDx as a companion diagnostic to identify pts with ESR1mutations in ER+, HER2- advanced or metastatic breast cancer who may benefit from treatment with Arvinas’ Veppanu (vepdegestrant) Approval was supported by clinical data showing that Guardant360 CDx, a non-invasive liquid biopsy test, demonstrated clinical utility in identifying ESR1 mutations to…

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Lannett Company and Sunshine Lake Pharma Report US FDA Approval of Langlara (Biosimilar, Lantus)

Shots: The US FDA has approved Langlara, an interchangeable biosimilar to Lantus (insulin glargine), for the treatment of adults & pediatric patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus, and adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus Approval was based on the extensive data, incl. analytical, preclinical & clinical program, showing non-inferiority of Langlara to Lantus in terms…

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Rhythm Pharmaceuticals

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Reports the EC Approval of Imcivree (Setmelanotide) for Acquired Hypothalamic Obesity

Shots: The EC has approved label expansion of Imcivree to incl. treatment of obesity & control of hunger in pts (≥4yrs.) with acquired hypothalamic obesity (HO) due to hypothalamic injury or impairment; commercial launch is expected in 2027 Approval was supported 120-patient cohort data from the global P-III (TRANSCEND) trial assessing setmelanotide (n=81) vs PBO…

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Arvinas and Pfizer Report the US FDA Approval of Veppanu (Vepdegestrant) for ESR1-Mutated Breast Cancer

Shots: FDA approved Veppanu to treat adults with ESR1-mutated ER+/HER2- advanced or metastatic breast cancer who received ≥1L of endocrine therapy, prior to PDUFA date of Jun 5, 2026; Arvinas & Pfizer plan to select a third-party partner for commercialization NDA was backed by P-III (VERITAC-2) trial assessing Veppanu alone vs fulvestrant in mentioned pts…

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Axsome

Axsome Therapeutics Reports the US FDA Approval of Auvelity to Treat Agitation Associated with Alzheimer’s Dementia

Shots: The US FDA has approved Auvelity (dextromethorphan HBr & bupropion HCl) for the treatment of agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease Approval was supported by an extensive clinical program incl. P-III (ADVANCE-1 & ACCORD-2), where ADVANCE-1 evaluated Auvelity vs PBO or bupropion over 5wks., while ACCORD-2 assessed Auvelity vs PBO in known responders In…

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