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Daiichi Sankyo & Astrazeneca
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Daiichi Sankyo and AstraZeneca Report the EC’s Approval of Enhertu for HER2 Low/Ultralow Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC)

Shots: The EC has approved Enhertu monotx. for inoperable HR+, HER2-low/ultralow MBC whose disease progressed on & are ineligible for endocrine therapy, based on the P-III (DESTINY-Breast06) trial; regulatory review is ongoing in Japan & other regions Trial (N=866) assessed Enhertu (5.4mg/kg) vs CT in HER2-low (n=713) & ultralow (n=153) pts, showing 38% PFS in CT-naïve…
April 4, 2025

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Astrazeneca
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AstraZeneca’s Calquence (Acalabrutinib) Plus Chemoimmunotherapy Receives the CHMP’s Positive Opinion for 1L Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL)

Shots: The CHMP has recommended Calquence + bendamustine & rituximab for the treatment of 1L MCL adults, who are ineligible for autologous HSCT; regulatory review is ongoing in Japan & other regions Opinion was based on P-III (ECHO) trial assessing the combination vs SoC (bendamustine & rituximab) in 1L MCL pts (≥65yrs.; n=635), which showed…
March 31, 2025

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BridgeBio
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BridgeBio Receives the MHLW’s Approval for Beyonttra (Acoramidis) for Transthyretin-Mediated Amyloidosis Cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM)

Shots: Japan’s MHLW has approved Beyonttra to treat ATTR-CM in adult pts based on P-III (ATTRibute-CM) study assessing Beyonttra (BID, oral) vs PBO (n=632) in ATTR-CM pts; commercialization to begin in H1’25 Trial showed 42% decrease in composite ACM & recurrent CVH events, plus 50% reduction in cumulative frequency of CVH events at 30mos., with pts…
March 28, 2025

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EsoBiotec
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AstraZeneca to acquire EsoBiotec for ~$1B

Shots: AstraZeneca to acquire EsoBiotec, which will operate as AstraZeneca’s subsidiary, while maintaining its operations in Belgium to advance cell therapy As per the deal, AstraZeneca will acquire all outstanding equity of EsoBiotec on a cash & debt-free basis for ~$1B, incl. $425M upfront at closing & ~$575M in development & regulatory milestones; closing…
March 18, 2025

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Astrazeneca
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AstraZeneca Reports the EC’s Approval of Imfinzi to Treat Limited-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer (LS-SCLC)

Shots: The EC has approved Imfinzi monotx. for the treatment of LS-SCLC adults whose disease has not progressed after receiving Pt-based CRT; regulatory review underway in Japan & other regions Approval was based on P-III (ADRIATIC) trial (n=730) assessing Imfinzi (1500mg, IV, Q4W) with or without Imjudo (75mg, IV, Q4W × 4 cycles) followed by…
March 17, 2025

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AstraZeneca & Alteogen
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AstraZeneca and Alteogen Enter an Exclusive License Deal for ALT-B4 to Develop & Market Subcutaneous Formulations of Multiple Oncology Drugs

Shots: Alteogen has granted AstraZeneca global rights of ALT-B4 to develop & commercialize SC formulations of multiple oncology assets, while Alteogen will be responsible for clinical & commercial supply of ALT-B4 As per the deal, Alteogen will receive an upfront, along with development, regulatory, & sales milestones, plus royalties on sale of commercialized products…
March 17, 2025

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