Novartis Reports P-III (KALUMA) Trial Data of KLU156 for Uncomplicated Malaria

Shots: The P-III (KALUMA) trial assessed KLU156 (ganaplacide/lumefantrine, or GanLum) vs Coartem for treating acute, uncomplicated malaria due to Plasmodium falciparum in 1,668 adults & children (≥10kg) across 12 African countries Trial showed non-inferiority to the SoC (1EP), achieving a PCR-corrected adequate clinical & parasitological response (APCR) of 97.4% vs 94% (post hoc per-protocol cure…

ByRidhi RastogiNovember 13, 2025

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Daiichi Sankyo Reports First Patient Dosing in P-I Trial of DS3610 for Solid Tumors

Shots: Daiichi Sankyo has dosed the first patient with DS3610 in P-I trial for the treatment of advanced, metastatic or unresectable solid tumors The P-I trial will evaluate DS-3610 in advanced or metastatic solid tumors to determine the recommended dose, assessing PK & immunogenicity endpoints plus safety endpoints incl. DLTs & AEs. Exploratory endpoints like…

ByRidhi RastogiNovember 11, 2025

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Cogent Biosciences Reports P-III (PEAK) Trial Data on Bezuclastinib Combination for Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST)

Shots: Cogent Biosciences has reported the P-III (PEAK) trial data assessing bezuclastinib + sunitinib vs sunitinib monotx. in pts with imatinib-resistant or intolerant GIST; the US FDA’s NDA filing is planned for H1’26 As of Sep 30, 2025, trial met its 1EP of improved PFS (mPFS: 16.5 vs 9.2mos.) & showed ORR of 46% vs…

ByRidhi RastogiNovember 11, 2025

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Genentech (Roche) Reveals P-III Trials Findings on Fenebrutinib in Relapsing and Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis

Shots: Genentech has reported the P-III trials results, incl. FENhance 2 study assessing fenebrutinib (PO) vs teriflunomide in 1,497 adults with RMS for ~96wks. Trial met its 1EP of reduced annualized relapse rate over ~96wks. with favorable liver safety; additional safety data will be further evaluated; data to be presented in future meeting, along with…

ByRidhi RastogiNovember 10, 2025

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Merck Reveals P-III (CORALreef HeFH) Trial Data on Enlicitide Decanoate for Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)

Shots: Merck has highlighted P-III (CORALreef HeFH) trial data assessing enlicitide decanoate (20mg, PO, QD) vs PBO in 303 adults with HeFH at AHA’25 Trial showed significant LDL-C reductions (1EP), along with decreases in non-HDL-C (53%), ApoB (49.1%), & Lp(a) (27.5%) at Wk. 24 in HeFH pts on stable background lipid-lowering therapy. High adherence (97%) &…

ByRidhi RastogiNovember 10, 2025

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Ionis Highlights P-III (CORE & CORE2) Trials Results of Olezarsen for Severe Hypertriglyceridemia (sHTG) at AHA 2025

Shots: The P-III (CORE: n=617 & CORE2: n=446) trials assessed olezarsen (50 or 80mg, SC, Q4W) vs PBO for 12mos. in sHTG adults; the US FDA’s sNDA filing is expected by 2025 end Both trials met their 1EP with ~72% PBO-adjusted fasting triglyceride (TG) reduction at 6mos., sustained to 12mos., while 89% (50mg) & 88%…

ByRidhi RastogiNovember 10, 2025

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AstraZeneca Reports P-III (NATRON) Trial Data on Fasenra (Benralizumab) to Treat Hypereosinophilic Syndrome (HES)

Shots: AstraZeneca has reported P-III (NATRON) trial data assessing Fasenra (30mg, SC, Q4W) vs PBO, both in addition to background HES therapy in 133 HES pts for 24wks. Trial met its 1EP of delayed time to first HES worsening or flare & reduced the risk of HES worsening/flare by 65% Trial met all 2EPs, showing…

ByRidhi RastogiNovember 10, 2025

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PharmaShots Weekly Snapshots (Nov 03, 2025 – Nov 07, 2025)

This week, PharmaShots’ news was all about the updates on Clinical Trials, Regulatory, Pharma, MedTech, M&A, Animal Health, and Biosimilars. Check out our full report below:    Daiichi Sankyo Reports First Patient Dosing in P-III (DESTINYLung06) Trial of Enhertu + Keytruda to Treat HER2 Overexpressing Non-Squamous NSCLC Read More: Daiichi Sankyo Genentech Reports P-III (ALLEGORY) Trial…

ByRidhi RastogiNovember 7, 2025

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Novo Nordisk Reveals P-III (REDEFINE 1) Trial Data on CagriSema for Cardiovascular Risk Factors

Shots: The post hoc analysis of P-III (REDEFINE 1) trial assessed CagriSema (cagrilintide 2.4mg & semaglutide 2.4mg) vs PBO & individual components effects on CV risk factors in 3,417 obese/overweight pts with ≥1 obesity-related comorbidities, & without T2D Trial showed CagriSema reduced systolic BP by -10.9 mmHg over 68wks. (vs -8.8 with semaglutide, & -2.1 with PBO),…

ByRidhi RastogiNovember 7, 2025

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UCB Reports Results from BE HEARD Trials on Bimzelx (Bimekizumab-bkzx) to Treat Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Shots: UCB has reported 3yr. BE HEARD trials data where 2 P-III (BE HEARD I & II) trials assessed Bimzelx (320mg; Q2W till Wk. 16, then Q4W) vs PBO in 1,014 adults with mod. to sev. HS; 556 pts completing Wk. 48 entered the OLE (BE HEARD EXT) study Among pts with ≥1 draining tunnel…

ByRidhi RastogiNovember 3, 2025

Novartis Reports P-III (KALUMA) Trial Data of KLU156 for Uncomplicated Malaria

Daiichi Sankyo Reports First Patient Dosing in P-I Trial of DS3610 for Solid Tumors

Cogent Biosciences Reports P-III (PEAK) Trial Data on Bezuclastinib Combination for Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST)

Genentech (Roche) Reveals P-III Trials Findings on Fenebrutinib in Relapsing and Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis

Merck Reveals P-III (CORALreef HeFH) Trial Data on Enlicitide Decanoate for Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)

Ionis Highlights P-III (CORE & CORE2) Trials Results of Olezarsen for Severe Hypertriglyceridemia (sHTG) at AHA 2025

AstraZeneca Reports P-III (NATRON) Trial Data on Fasenra (Benralizumab) to Treat Hypereosinophilic Syndrome (HES)

PharmaShots Weekly Snapshots (Nov 03, 2025 – Nov 07, 2025)

Novo Nordisk Reveals P-III (REDEFINE 1) Trial Data on CagriSema for Cardiovascular Risk Factors

UCB Reports Results from BE HEARD Trials on Bimzelx (Bimekizumab-bkzx) to Treat Hidradenitis Suppurativa

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