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AstraZeneca has reported interim P-III (TULIP-SC) trial data assessing Saphnelo (anifrolumab; 120mg, SC, QW, accessorisedPFS) vs PBO in 367 pts (18-70yrs.) with mod. to sev. active, autoantibody-positive SLE while receiving SoC
Interim analysis conducted after the first 220 pts reached Wk. 52, showed Saphnelo reduced disease activity (1EP), measured by BICLA at Wk. 52; data to be…
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The US FDA has approved the PMA application for Idylla CDx MSI Test, a cartridge-based, fully automated “sample-to-result” companion diagnostic, with US launch anticipated soon & availability in other non-US markets to follow
The Idylla CDx MSI Test helps identify MSI-H colorectal cancer pts eligible for Opdivo (nivolumab) alone or with Yervoy (ipilimumab), as…
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The US FDA has granted BTD to izalontamab brengitecan (iza-bren) for LA/M NSCLC with EGFR exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R mutations progressing on or after EGFR TKI & Pt-based CT
Designation was backed by data from 3 ongoing trials: BL-B01D1-101 & BL-B01D1-203 in China led by Sichuan Biokin, & the global BL-B01D1-LUNG-101…
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The US FDA has accepted sBLA & granted priority review to Breyanzi (lisocabtagene maraleucel; liso-cel) for the treatment of adults with r/r MZL who have received ≥2L of systemic therapy (PDUFA: Dec 5, 2025)
sBLA is supported by the P-II (TRANSCEND FL) trial assessing Breyanzi in pts with r/r indolent B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma incl.…
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BMS & Bain Capital have launched a new independent biopharma company focused on autoimmune diseases, which will be backed by $300M funding commitment led by Bain & 5 immunology assets in-licensed from BMS
As per the deal, BMS will retain ~20% equity stake in the new company & is entitled to receive royalties & milestone payments for…
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BMS & BioNTech will co-develop & co-commercialize BioNTech’s BNT327 alone & in combination to treat solid tumors; BMS to hold MA globally excl. the US, UK, China, Turkey, & EU, where BioNTech will be the holder
As per the deal, BioNTech will receive $1.5B upfront, $2B in non-contingent annual payments through 2028 & ~$7.6B…
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The EC has approved Opdivo + CT as neoadj. therapy followed by surgery & adj. Opdivo alone to treat adults with resectable NSCLC at high risk of recurrence & PD-L1 expression ≥1% in all 30 EEA states
Approval was based on P-III (CheckMate-77T) study assessing neoadj. Opdivo + CT vs neoadj. PBO & CT…
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The P-III (ARISE) trial assessed Cobenfy (xanomeline & trospium chloride) vs PBO as an adj. therapy to atypical antipsychotics in adults with inadequately controlled schizophrenia symptoms; eligible pts could enter a 52wk. OLE study
At Wk. 6, trial showed a PANSS score change (1EP) of -14.3 vs -12.2, which was not statistically significant, &…
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The US FDA has approved Opdivo + Yervoy as 1L therapy to treat inoperable or advanced HCC adults
Approval was based on P-III (CheckMate-9DW) trial assessing Opdivo (1mg/kg, Q3W) + Yervoy (3mg/kg, Q3W), followed by Opdivo alone (480mg, Q4W) vs lenvatinib/sorafenib in 668 pts with advanced HCC who had not received prior systemic therapy.…
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The US FDA has approved Opdivo + Yervoy for 1L treatment of MSI-H/dMMR unresectable mCRC pts (≥12yrs.) based on P-III (CheckMate-8HW) study assessing Opdivo + Yervoy vs Opdivo alone or CT in 839 pts (Approved before PDUFA: Jun 23, 2025)
Regimen vs Opdivo monotx. showed 38% PFS (mPFS: not reached (NR) vs 39.3mos) in…

