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Redefining Asthma Care: Caterina Brindicci and James Teague on Breztri Aerosphere’s US Approval and the Future of Triple Therapy  

Shots  Breztri Aerosphere became the first and only fixed-dose triple-combination maintenance therapy approved in the US for asthma patients aged 12 years and older, expanding beyond COPD and reinforcing the role of single-inhaler triple therapy in advancing asthma care.  The approval strengthens AstraZeneca’s respiratory portfolio and long-term vision of transforming care beyond symptom control, with additional regulatory reviews…

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Q2 in Review: Pharma’s Dealmaking Surge, a Wave of FDA Approvals, and AI’s Deepening Footprint 

A PharmaShots Quarterly Analysis  Q2 was one of the most active quarters in recent memory for the pharmaceutical and biotech industry. Big Pharma leaned hard into M&A and licensing to refill pipelines, the FDA cleared a broad slate of new therapies, and AI-native partnerships continued to reshape how drugs get discovered. Below, we break down the quarter…

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Haisco Partners with AbbVie to Develop Novel Medicines for Pain in a ~$745M Deal

Shots: Haisco Pharma entered an exclusive licensing deal with AbbVie, granting later global rights (ex-China, Hong Kong & Macau) to develop, manufacture & commercialize novel pain therapies As per the deal, Haisco will receive $30M upfront, with the potential to receive up to $715M in development, regulatory, and commercial milestones, along with tiered royalties on future…

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Bridging Innovation and Clinical Reality: Shalabh Gupta, CEO of Unicycive Therapeutics, on the Future of Biotech

Shots  Cross-industry lessons from technology, design thinking, and startups can reshape drug development by encouraging faster iteration, disciplined decision-making, and a stronger focus on real patient needs, unlocking innovations that traditional biotech models may overlook.    Clinical experience and thoughtful engagement with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration highlight the importance of patient insights, transparent…

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The US FDA New Drug Approvals in November 2025 

Shots:  Innovation surged in November, with cutting-edge science and strategic collaborations reshaping the drug development landscape across oncology, renal disease, hereditary conditions, and more  The US FDA cleared five standout therapies, including Bayer’s Hyrnuo (Sevabertinib), UCB’s Kygevvi (Doxecitine + Doxribtimine), and Arrowhead’s Redemplo, underscoring a month of meaningful clinical progress  November 2025 closed with five approvals, matching last year’s total, signaling sustained momentum and a steady…

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Unlocking Approval: Mohamed Eid Dives into the Exciting Approval of Jardiance for Adult CKD Treatment in a Captivating Chat with PharmaShots

Shots:  Mohamed Eid, VP of Clinical Development & Medical Affairs, Cardio-Renal-Metabolism & Respiratory Medicine, at Boehringer Ingelheim, in a stimulating conversation with PharmaShots sheds light on the recent approval of Jardiance for the treatment of adults with chronic kidney disease   Jardiance’s EMPA Kidney P-III trial results demonstrated a 28% relative risk reduction vs placebo. Jardiance…

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