AbbVie to Acquire Apogee Therapeutics for ~$10.9B

Shots: AbbVie entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Apogee Therapeutics for $135.11 per share in cash, at a total equity value of approximately $10.9B. The transaction is expected to close in Q3’26, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals The acquisition strengthens AbbVie’s immunology portfolio by adding Apogee’s clinical-stage pipeline focused on inflammatory and immunological…

ByPrince GiriJune 22, 2026

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Eli Lilly Receives the US FDA Approval for Ebglyss as a Q8W Maintenance Therapy for Atopic Dermatitis

Shots: The US FDA has approved Ebglyss (lebrikizumab-lbkz; 250mg/2mL, Q8W, SC) maintenance therapy for the treatment of pts (≥12yrs.; ≥40kg) with mod. to sev. atopic dermatitis Approval was supported by longitudinal exposure-response modeling & Q8W dosing data from an extension of the P-III (Adjoin) long-term trial, which assessed Ebglyss maintenance dosing for Q4W or Q8W over…

ByRidhi RastogiJune 10, 2026

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Apogee Therapeutics Reports Part B P-II (APEX) Data on Zumilokibart in Atopic Dermatitis (AD)

Shots: Part B of P-II (APEX) trial assessed high, medium, or low-dose zumilokibart vs PBO in 346 pts, where mid & high-doses met the 1EP at 16wks., with 61.6% pts on high dose, 65.9% on mid-dose & 50.5% on low dose achieved EASI-75 vs 23.4% on PBO At Wk. 16, mid-dose also met key 2EP…

ByRidhi RastogiMay 28, 2026

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Incyte Reports 24-week P-III (TRuE-AD4) Trial Data on Opzelura (Ruxolitinib) Cream in Moderate Atopic Dermatitis (AD)

Shots: The P-III (TRuE-AD4) study assessed Incyte's Opzelura cream (BID) vs vehicle in 241 adults with mod. AD who had an inadequate response, intolerance, or contraindication to topical corticosteroids (TCSs) & calcineurin inhibitors (TCIs); data presented at EADV’26 As previously reported, the study met its co-1EPs, with 83.5% pts achieving EASI75 & 74.4% reaching IGA-TS, while 74.3% pts…

ByRidhi RastogiMay 8, 2026

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Sanofi Reports P-II Trial Results on Lunsekimig Across Multiple Immunology & Inflammatory Indications

Shots: Sanofi has reported P-IIb (AIRCULES), P-IIa (DUET) PoC & P-IIb (VELVET) data assessing lunsekimig (SC) in adults with mod. to sev. asthma, CRSwNP, & in mod. to sev. atopic dermatitis, respectively In AIRCULES, lunsekimig met 1 & 2EPs, reducing exacerbations & improving lung fuction as measured by pre-BD FEV1 vs PBO, while in DUET it met…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 7, 2026

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Apogee Therapeutics Reports Part A P-II (APEX) Maintenance Data on Zumilokibart in Atopic Dermatitis

Shots: Apogee has reported maintenance data from Part A of the P-II (APEX) trial assessing zumilokibart (APG777; 360mg at Q3M or Q6M) in pts with mod. to sev. atopic dermatitis Trial showed 75% (Q3M) & 85% (Q6M) of Wk. 16 zumilokibart-responders maintained EASI-75, while 86% (Q3M) & 78% (Q6M) sustained vIGA 0/1, with continued deepening…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 24, 2026

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Eli Lilly Reports P-III (ADorable 1) Trial Data on Ebglyss (Lebrikizumab-lbkz) in Atopic Dermatitis (AD)

Shots: The P-III (ADorable‑1) study data assessed Ebglyss vs PBO in 363 pediatric pts (≥6mos.) with mod. to sev. AD; Topical corticosteroids were required for 2 wks. pre-randomization through Wk. 16, with tapering or discontinuation allowed once pts achieved IGA ≤2 At Wk. 16, the trial met it 1EP & key 2EPs, with 63% vs…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 17, 2026

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The US FDA New Drug Approvals in February 2026

Shots: Approval momentum strengthened in February 2026, with the US FDA clearing four new therapies across dermatology, psychiatry, and rare pediatric disorders highlighting both volume and therapeutic impact. Four notable therapies crossed the regulatory finish line, Acrotech Biopharma and Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s Adquey for mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis, Vanda Pharmaceuticals’ Bysanti for acute bipolar I disorder and schizophrenia, Immedica Pharma’s Loargys for ARG1-D–related hyperargininemia, and Ascendis Pharma’s Yuviwel to improve growth in children with achondroplasia Overall, February 2026 reflected…

ByDipanshu DixitMarch 10, 2026

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Pfizer Reports Topline P-II Trial Data on Tilrekimig in Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis

Shots: The P-II trial consists of 4 overlapping stages: Stage 1 (vs PBO) for tilrekimig & ompekimig; Stage 2 (dose-ranging) & Stage 3 (ongoing) evaluated tilrekimig, with Stage 3 involving biologic-experienced adults; Stage 4 is an ongoing ompekimig dose-ranging study Trial met its 1EP with more pts achieving EASI-75 at Wk. 16; PBO-adjusted rates were…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 10, 2026

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Lynk Pharmaceuticals Reports Topline P-III Trial Data on Zemprocitinib in Atopic Dermatitis

Shots: Lynk has reported topline P-III trial data assessing zemprocitinib (12 or 24mg) vs PBO in 356 pts with mod. to sev. atopic dermatitis At Wk. 16, zemprocitinib (12 & 24mg) met both co-1EPs, showing superiority vs PBO in EASI-75 (+38.1% & +46.4%) & vIGA-AD 0/1 (+30.3% & +31%), & significantly improved WI-NRS4 itch response…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 3, 2026

AbbVie to Acquire Apogee Therapeutics for ~$10.9B

Eli Lilly Receives the US FDA Approval for Ebglyss as a Q8W Maintenance Therapy for Atopic Dermatitis

Apogee Therapeutics Reports Part B P-II (APEX) Data on Zumilokibart in Atopic Dermatitis (AD)

Incyte Reports 24-week P-III (TRuE-AD4) Trial Data on Opzelura (Ruxolitinib) Cream in Moderate Atopic Dermatitis (AD)

Sanofi Reports P-II Trial Results on Lunsekimig Across Multiple Immunology & Inflammatory Indications

Apogee Therapeutics Reports Part A P-II (APEX) Maintenance Data on Zumilokibart in Atopic Dermatitis

Eli Lilly Reports P-III (ADorable 1) Trial Data on Ebglyss (Lebrikizumab-lbkz) in Atopic Dermatitis (AD)

The US FDA New Drug Approvals in February 2026

Pfizer Reports Topline P-II Trial Data on Tilrekimig in Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis

Lynk Pharmaceuticals Reports Topline P-III Trial Data on Zemprocitinib in Atopic Dermatitis

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