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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…
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 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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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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Milestone Pharma has reported Cardamyst (Etripamil) is now available in the US for paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT); national sales force to be deployed in mid-Feb 2026
Cardamyst (Intranasal) is a Bidose (BDS) Liquid Nasal Spray System, a self-administered calcium channel blocker nasal spray for rapid response to PSVT, launching with a patient assistance program…
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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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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…

