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ScreenPoint Medical Reports the Acquisition of Biomediq, Bolstering its Breast Cancer Risk Evaluation Capabilities

Shots: ScreenPoint has acquired Biomediq, enhancing its breast cancer risk evaluation abilities by adding Breast AI platform, Transpara, that uses Mammographic Texture Risk biomarkers to analyze 2D & 3D mammograms & predict short & long-term risk ScreenPoint has launched Transpara 2.1, with advanced features like automated breast density evaluation (BIRADS & volumetric) & temporal…
January 9, 2025

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Roche’s Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Itovebi as a Treatment for HR+ and HER2- breast cancer with a PIK3CA mutation 

Shots:    The US FDA approved Itovebi + Ibrance & fulvestrant as a 1L treatment in adults with endocrine-resistant, PIK3CA-mutated, HR+ & HER2- locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer, based on the P-III (INAVO120) trial  P-III (INAVO120) trial assessed the safety and efficacy of Itovebi + Ibrance & fulvestrant vs PBO + Ibrance & fulvestrant (n=…
October 11, 2024

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Key Biosimilars Events of September 2024
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Key Biosimilars Events of September 2024

Shots:       Biosimilars are developed to be highly similar versions of approved biologics in terms of safety, purity, and potency        Biosimilars are expected to be a cost-effective alternative to the high-priced branded biologics, offering significant and much-needed cost savings to both payers and patients        The major highlights were the US FDA’s approval of Samsung Bioepis and…
October 3, 2024

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Organon and Shanghai Henlius Biotech Provides Update on P-III Trial of HLX11 (Biosimilar, Perjeta)

  Shots:  The P-III study assessing safety & efficacy of HLX11 vs Perjeta (pertuzumab) in addition to trastuzumab & docetaxel (Q3W, 4 cycles) as a neoadjuvant regimen for treating patients, randomized 1:1, with HER2+/HR- locally advanced breast cancer has reached the 1EP  The 1EP of the trial includes total pathological complete response (tpCR) rate as…
September 18, 2024

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New Drug Designations - May 2024
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New Drug Designations – May 2024

Shots:  PharmaShots' designation report provides a concise overview of several drugs and their designations by the FDA, NMPA and EMA. This month’s report includes designations allotted to 12 small molecules, 7 biologics, 9 cell & gene therapies, 1 vaccine, 1 peptide, 1 RNA candidate, 1 recombinant fusion protein, 1 imaging agent and 6 devices  This…
June 25, 2024

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AstraZeneca’s Truqap Plus Faslodex Receives the CHMP’s Positive Opinion for Treating Breast Cancer 

Shots:  The CHMP's positive opinion was based on the P-III (CAPItello-291) study assessing Truqap + Faslodex vs PBO + Faslodex to treat ER+, HER2‑ locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer patients (n=708) having ≥1 PIK3CA, AKT1 or PTEN-alterations after recurrence or progression on or after an endocrine-based regimen  The study demonstrated reduction in the disease…
April 29, 2024

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Nirja Patel, Senior International Product Manager at Roche Shares her Views on the US FDA Approval of the PATHWAY anti-HER2 Test

Shots:  Nirja gave the details of the PATHWAY anti-HER2 (4B5) to identify metastatic breast cancer patients with low HER2 expression through its scoring algorithm that helps pathologists to identify “low expressors” of HER2  She told PharmaShots about how this test is able to identify patients who may benefit from Enhertu as a treatment option. She…
March 7, 2023

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PharmaShots Interview: Q BioMed’s Denis Corin Shares Insights on the Agreement to Serve US Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs

In an interview with PharmaShots, Denis Corin, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board at Q BioMed share his views on the supply agreement for Strontium89 with the US Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs. Shots: BioMed has signed a 5-year agreement to commercially serve the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Department of Defense…
July 13, 2021

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PharmaShots Interview: Daiichi Sankyo’s Ken Keller Shares Insights on NICE Recommendation for Enhertu in HER2 Positive Breast Cancer

In an interview with PharmaShots, Ken Keller, President and Chief Executive Officer at Daiichi Sankyo and Global Head of the Daiichi Sankyo Oncology Business shared his views on the NICE CDF recommendation for Enhertu in unresectable or metastatic HER2 positive breast cancer and the company's growth and pipeline. Shots: The recommendation from NICE is based on the…
June 2, 2021

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