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The CHMP has recommended a positive opinion for the marketing authorization of Bomyntra and Conexxence, biosimilars of Bayer’s Xgeva and Prolia (denosumab). EC approval is anticipated in Q3’25
The MAA submissions were based on comprehensive analytical similarity assessments and two comparative clinical studies: one on PK, PD, and immunogenicity in healthy volunteers, and another assessing efficacy, PD,…
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The CHMP has recommended Obecabtagene Autoleucel (obe-cel; autologous CD19 CAR T cell therapy) for treating pts (≥26yrs.) with r/r B-ALL; EC’s decision on conditional MAA is expected within 2mos.
Opinion was based on the P-Ib/II (FELIX) study assessing obe-cel in over 100 adults with r/r B-cell precursor ALL across 30 sites in the US, UK &…
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The CHMP has recommended conditional approval of mirdametinib for pts (≥2yrs.) with unresectable neurofibromatosis type 1 associated symptomatic plexiform neurofibromas (NF1-PN) based on P-IIb (ReNeu) trial; EC’s decision expected in Q3’25
The P-IIb (ReNeu) study assessed mirdametinib (2mg/m^2, BID) in 2 Arms (N=114: 56 pediatric & 58 adults) & met its 1EP of cORR…
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CHMP recommended Blenrep + BorDex & PomDex in MM pts with ≥1 prior therapy; EC decision expected in Q3’25. Review ongoing in the US (PDUFA: Jul 23, 2025), Canada, China (PR for DREAMM-7), & Switzerland (PR for DREAMM-8)
Opinion was based on P-III (DREAMM-7 & DREAMM-8) trials assessing Blenrep + BorDex vs Darzalex + BorDex in 494…
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The EMA’s CHMP has granted positive opinions and approvals to 4 Biologics and 4 New Chemical Entites in April 2025, leading to treatments for patients and advances in the healthcare industry
The major highlighted drugs were Amgen’s Tepezza to Treat Thyroid Eye Disease
PharmaShots has compiled a list of 8 drugs that have been granted positive opinions…
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The CHMP has recommended Alyftrek (deutivacaftor/tezacaftor/vanzacaftor) to treat patients (≥6yrs.) with cystic fibrosis (CF), having at least one non-class I mutation in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene. Alyftrek is approved in the US and UK and is under review in Canada, Switzerland, Australia, and New Zealand
Vanzacaftor &…
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The CHMP has recommended vutrisiran to treat ATTR-CM adults based on global P-III (HELIOS-B) study assessing it vs PBO in ATTR-CM pts; EC's decision expected in Jun 2025. MAA under PMDA review, with global applications planned in 2025 & beyond
Study met all ten 1 & 2EPs across both overall & monotx. arms, showing improved…
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Prilenia & Ferrer have entered into a collaboration & license agreement to co-develop & commercialize pridopidine for indications beyond HD in Europe & select markets, with Prilenia retaining rights in major markets incl. North America, Japan, & APAC
As per the deal, Prilenia will receive ~$90.8M upfront, ~$51.1M in near-term development, regulatory, & commercial…
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Merck KGaA has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SpringWorks Therapeutics to strengthen its rare disease portfolio & expand SpringWorks’ reach to markets beyond the US
As per the agreement, Merck KGaA will acquire SpringWorks for $47/share (~26% premium), with an equity value of ~$3.9B or an enterprise value of ~$3.4B, funded by…
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Opinion for Duvyzat to treat ambulant DMD pts (≥6yrs.) with corticosteroids is based on P-III (EPIDYS) study assessing Duvyzat (BID) vs PBO in ambulant boys (n=179); EC’s decision expected in Jul 2025
Trial met its 1EP by improving four-stair climb completion time, with benefits seen in 2EPs (NSAA & MRI fat infiltration) & a…

