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Top 20 Countries in Health Innovation in 2025 

Shots:  Harnessing in-depth research and data-driven insights, PharmaShots unveils its definitive report on the Top 20 Countries in Healthcare Innovation 2025, a comprehensive guide to the nations setting global benchmarks in healthcare advancement  Through a meticulous blend of quantitative and qualitative analysis, PharmaShots delved into the multifaceted dimensions of healthcare innovation, spotlighting emerging trends such…

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AstraZeneca and Amgen’s Tezspire (Tezepelumab) Secures the EU Approval for Severe Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)

Shots: The EU approved Tezspire as an add-on treatment with intranasal corticosteroids for adults with severe CRSwNP unresponsive to standard therapies; regulatory review is ongoing in China, Japan, and several other countries Approval was based on the P-III (WAYPOINT) study assessing Tezspire (SC) vs PBO to treat adults with severe CRSwNP for 52wks., followed by…

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Takeda Partners with Innovent Biologics to Boost Oncology Pipeline with Advanced Solid Tumor Therapies

Shots: Takeda & Innovent Biologics have entered into a global Partnership (Excluding Greater China) to develop & Commercialize IBI363 & IBI343; Takeda also Gains exclusive Option to license global rights for IBI3001 outside of Greater China As per the deal, Takeda will pay Innovent $1.2B upfront, including a $100M equity investment, funded from cash on…

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Sanofi

Sanofi’s Wayrilz (Rilzabrutinib) Receives the CHMP’s Positive Opinion to Treat Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP)

Shots: The CHMP has recommended Wayrilz (rilzabrutinib) for adults with ITP unresponsive to other treatments, with a final decision expected soon; under regulatory review for ITP in China Opinion was based on the P-III (LUNA 3) trial assessing Wayrilz (400mg, BID, PO) vs PBO during a 12–24-wk, followed by 28 wks, and then a four-week…

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Royalty Pharma Signs Agreement to Acquire Interest in Amgen’s Imdelltra Royalties from BeOne Medicines for ~$950M

Shots: Royalty Pharma has acquired a royalty interest in Amgen’s Imdelltra from BeOne Medicines for ~$950M As per the deal, Royalty Pharma will acquire BeOne’s ~7% royalty on global Imdelltra sales for ~$950M, including $885M upfront and an option for BeOne to sell more for $65M within 12mos. The royalty, including shared sales above $1.5B…

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Akesobio

China’s NMPA Approves Akeso’s Ebdarokimab (IL-12/IL-23 Dual-Targeted mAb) for Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis

Shots: Akeso’s ebdarokimab has received NMPA approval for the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis in adult Clinical study showed strong efficacy and safety of ebdarokimab (135mg) two doses at weeks 0 and 4, with a PASI 75 response rate of 79.4% at 16wks. and ebdarokimab Q12W 77.9% at 52wks. along with significant improvements in patients'…

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Akesobio

Akeso Reports First Patient Enrollment in P-III Study of Ivonescimab + CT to Treat Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) in China

Shots: Akeso enrolled the first patient in the P-III (HARMONi-BC1/AK112-308)  study of Ivonescimab + CT  for the treatment of unresectable locally advanced or metastatic TNBC (already approved for EGFR-TKI-resistant, non-squamous NSCLC in China) The preliminary efficacy data presented at ESMO’24 showed significant therapeutic efficacy of ivonescimab + CT and a favorable safety profile for…

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New Drug Designations - April 2024

New Drug Designations – April 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 11 small molecules, 7 biologics, 7 cell & gene therapies, 1 antiviral, 1 peptide and 3 devices   Lisata Therapeutics’ LSTA1 received ODD this month and was granted with…

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