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Eli Lilly has reported P-III (BRUIN CLL-313) trial data assessing Jaypirca (pirtobrutinib; 200mg, PO, QD; n=141) vs bendamustine + rituximab (n=141) in 282 treatment-naïve CLL/SLL pts without 17p deletions
As of Jul 11, 2025, trial met its 1EP of improved IRC-assessed PFS by 80% with benefits seen across all high-risk subgroups & investigator assessments at…
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The US FDA has approved label expansion of Jaypirca (pirtobrutinib; 100 & 50mg) for the treatment of adults with r/r CLL/SLL who were previously treated with a covalent BTK inhibitor & converted the accelerated approval of Dec 2023 to a full approval
Label expansion was based on the P-III (BRUIN CLL-321) study assessing Jaypirca…
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Eli Lilly has reported P-III (BRUIN CLL-313) trial data assessing Jaypirca (pirtobrutinib; 200mg, PO, QD) vs chemoimmunotherapy (bendamustine + rituximab) in 282 pts with 1L chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL) without 17p deletions
Trial met its 1EP of improved PFS per IRC, while OS was immature but showed a favorable trend &…
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The P-I/II (BGB-11417-201) trial of sonrotoclax in r/r MCL pts previously treated with BTKi & anti-CD20 therapy; Part 1 enrolled 22 pts on sonrotoclax (160 or 320mg, QD), while Part 2 enrolled 103 pts on 320mg QD after ramp-up
Trial met its 1EP of improved ORR per IRC & showed significant improvements across 2EPs,…
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The US FDA has granted FTD to Birelentinib (DZD8586) for the treatment of adults with r/r chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL) who have received ≥2L of therapy, incl. a BTK & a BCL-2 inhibitor
Designation was based on pooled P-I/II data showing 84.2% ORR & DoR rate of 83.3% at 9mos.…
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The US FDA has received sNDA of Venclexta (venetoclax) & acalabrutinib in previously untreated patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)
sNDA was supported by AstraZeneca-sponsored P-III (AMPLIFY) trial assessing Venclexta + acalabrutinib ± Obinutuzumab vs chemoimmunotherapy in previously untreated CLL pts without del(17p) or TP53 mutation
Trial showed that Venclexta + acalabrutinib a 35% reduction…
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The P-III (BRUIN CLL-314) trial assessed Jaypirca vs Imbruvica in 650 pts with treatment-naïve or experienced (but BTK-naïve) chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL)
Trial met its 1EP of ORR non-inferiority in both pre-treated & ITT pts, with ORR favoring Jaypirca; PFS was immature but showed favorable trend, especially in treatment-naïve pts…
Ascentage Pharma Reports the NMPA’s Conditional Approval of Lisaftoclax for the Treatment of CLL/SLL
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China’s NMPA has granted conditional approval to lisaftoclax for treating adults with chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL) who have previously received ≥1 systemic therapy incl. BTK inhibitors
Approval was based on pivotal P-II (APG2575CC201) trial assessing lisaftoclax monotx. in r/r CLL/SLL pts previously treated with BTK inhibitors &/or immunochemotherapy, which met its 1EP of improved…
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PharmaShots' designation report provides a concise overview of several drugs and their designations by the US FDA, EMA and China. This month’s report includes 3 biological drugs, 12 small molecules, 13 cell and gene therapies, 1 peptide, 3 exosome-based therapy and 4 devices
Atsena Therapeutics’ capsid AAV.SPR gene therapy, focused on the treatment of Leber congenital…
Active Ingredient: Ibrutinib
Dosage Forms & Strengths:
Capsules: 70 mg and 140 mg
Tablets: 140 mg, 280 mg, 420 mg, and 560 mg
Mechanism of Action: Bruton's tyrosine kinase Inhibitor (BTKi)
First Approval: US (13 Nov 2013), EU (Oct 2014)
Revenue Analysis
Imbruvica is an oral therapy that inhibits a protein called Bruton's tyrosine kinase. Imbruvica was one…

