Bayer Reports Health Canada’s Approval of Nubeqa for Treating Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer (mHSPC)

Shots: Health Canada has approved Nubeqa (darolutamide) in combination with androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) ± docetaxel to treat mHSPC pts Approval was based on the P-III (ARANOTE) trial evaluating Nubeqa (600mg, BID) + ADT vs PBO + ADT in 669 mHSPC pts Trial showed a 46% reduction in rPFS (1EP), with consistent benefit observed across all subgroups, incl. pts…

ByRidhi RastogiAugust 22, 2025

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Top 20 R&D Spending Biopharma Companies of 2025

Shots: Research and Development (R&D) serves as the driving force behind groundbreaking therapeutic innovations, laying the foundation for advancements that transform patient health and overall well-being The global Top 20 pharmaceutical leaders spent ~$180B in 2024, with Merck & Co. contributing the most with a whopping $17.93B, followed by Johnson & Johnson ($17.23B) and Roche…

ByPrince GiriAugust 21, 2025

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Bayer Enters a ~$1.3B Deal with Kumquat Biosciences to Develop and Commercialize a KRAS G12D Inhibitor

Shots: Bayer has entered into an exclusive global license agreement & collaboration with Kumquat Biosciences to develop and commercialize its KRAS G12D inhibitor Kumquat will initiate & complete the P-Ia study following FDA’s IND clearance in Jul 2025, while Bayer handles further development & commercialization, with Kumquat holding an exclusive option to negotiate US profit-loss…

ByRidhi RastogiAugust 13, 2025

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Bayer Reports EC’s Approval of Nubeqa for Treating Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer (mHSPC)

Shots: The EC has approved Nubeqa (darolutamide) in combination with androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) ± docetaxel to treat mHSPC pts Approval was based on the P-III (ARANOTE) trial evaluating Nubeqa (600mg, BID) + ADT vs PBO + ADT in 669 mHSPC pts Trial showed a 46% reduction in rPFS (1EP), with consistent benefit observed across all subgroups, incl. pts…

ByRidhi RastogiJuly 21, 2025

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Bayer Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Kerendia (Finerenone) to Treat Heart Failure (HF)

Shots: The US FDA has approved Kerendia/Firialta (10, 20, & 40mg) for HF pts having a left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) of ≥40%, i.e. mildly reduced (HFmrEF) or preserved LVEF (HFpEF). Awaits authorization in China, EU & Japan, with global applications planned Approval was based on the P-III (FINEARTS-HF) trial, a part of P-III (MOONRAKER, n=15000) study, where…

ByRidhi RastogiJuly 14, 2025

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Bayer Reports the US FDA’s NDA Submission of Gadoquatrane for Contrast-Enhanced MRI

Shots: The US FDA has received NDA of gadoquatrane (0.04mmol Gd/kg body weight) for contrast-enhanced MRI of the CNS & other body regions (OBR) in adults & pediatric pts incl. term neonates; MAA was submitted to MHLW with further filings planned in coming mos. NDA was supported by the QUANTI clinical program, which incl. 2…

ByRidhi RastogiJune 18, 2025

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Bayer Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Nubeqa for Treating Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer (mHSPC)

Shots: The US FDA has approved Nubeqa (darolutamide) in combination with androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) ± docetaxel to treat mHSPC pts; approval process in the EU is ongoing Approval was based on the P-III (ARANOTE) trial evaluating Nubeqa (600mg, BID) + ADT (n=446) vs PBO + ADT (n=223) in 669 mHSPC pts Trial showed a 46% reduction in rPFS (1EP),…

ByRidhi RastogiJune 4, 2025

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Bayer Presents P-III (OASIS 4) Study Data of Elinzanetant for Vasomotor Symptoms (VMS) Associated with Breast Cancer Therapies at ASCO 2025

Shots: The P-III (OASIS-4) study evaluated elinzanetant (120mg, PO, QD) vs PBO for 52wks. to treat mod. to sev. VMS associated with endocrine therapy for treatment or prevention of HR+ breast cancer, with an optional 2yr. extension; regulatory filings are ongoing in the US, EU & other regions Trial showed reduced VMS frequency (1EP), with…

ByRidhi RastogiJune 3, 2025

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The US FDA Grants Priority Review to Bayer’s Sevabertinib for HER2-mutant NSCLC

Shots: The US FDA has granted priority review to sevabertinib (BAY 2927088; reversible TKI) for the treatment of previously treated pts with advanced NSCLC harboring HER2 mutations Designation was based on the P-I/II (SOHO-01) trial assessing (20mg, BID, PO) in HER2-mutant NSCLC, with data previously reported from 2 cohorts: pts progressing on ≥1 systemic therapy who…

ByRidhi RastogiMay 29, 2025

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Bayer Submits MAA of Eylea 8mg to Japan’s MHLW for Treating Macular Edema Secondary to Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO)

Shots: Japan’s MHLW has received MAA for Eylea 8mg (114.3mg/ml for injection) to treat pts with macular edema following RVO (central, branch & hemiretinal) supported by the P-III (QUASAR) trial; regulatory filings are ongoing in other markets In the trial, Eylea 8mg (Q8W after 3 or 5 monthly doses) met its 1EP at 36wks. with…

ByRidhi RastogiMay 12, 2025

Bayer Reports Health Canada’s Approval of Nubeqa for Treating Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer (mHSPC)

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Bayer Enters a ~$1.3B Deal with Kumquat Biosciences to Develop and Commercialize a KRAS G12D Inhibitor

Bayer Reports EC’s Approval of Nubeqa for Treating Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer (mHSPC)

Bayer Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Kerendia (Finerenone) to Treat Heart Failure (HF)

Bayer Reports the US FDA’s NDA Submission of Gadoquatrane for Contrast-Enhanced MRI

Bayer Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Nubeqa for Treating Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer (mHSPC)

Bayer Presents P-III (OASIS 4) Study Data of Elinzanetant for Vasomotor Symptoms (VMS) Associated with Breast Cancer Therapies at ASCO 2025

The US FDA Grants Priority Review to Bayer’s Sevabertinib for HER2-mutant NSCLC

Bayer Submits MAA of Eylea 8mg to Japan’s MHLW for Treating Macular Edema Secondary to Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO)

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