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GSK Reports the EC Approval of Exdensur (Depemokimab) for Asthma with Type 2 Inflammation and CRSwNP

Shots: EC approved Exdensur as an add-on maintenance therapy for asthma pts (≥12yrs.) with type 2 inflammation (eosinophilic) & as add-on therapy for inadequately controlled CRSwNP, based on P-III (SWIFT & ANCHOR) trials, respectively In SWIFT-1 (n=382) & SWIFT-2 (n=380), Exdensur reduced asthma exacerbations by 58% & 48% over 52wks. (1EP), with pooled data showing a 72%…

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Akeso Receives NMPA Approval to Initiate P-II Trials of AK139 Across Seven Indications

Shots: The Chinese NMPA has approved the initiation of P-II trials of AK139 across seven indications, incl. COPD, severe bronchial asthma, chronic spontaneous urticaria, allergic rhinitis, CRSwNP, mod. to sev. atopic dermatitis, & prurigo nodularis AK139 is an IL-4Rα/ST2 bispecific antibody that blocks both the IL-4/IL-13 pathway via binding to IL-4Rα subunit & the IL-33/ST2…

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GSK Reports the MHLW Approval of Exdensur (Depemokimab) for Severe Asthma and CRSwNP

Shots: GSK’s Exdensur was approved for sev. or refractory bronchial asthma unresponsive to existing therapies & for CRSwNP in pts whose disease remains inadequately controlled with SoC, based on the P-III (SWIFT & ANCHOR) trials, respectively; filings under regulatory review in the EU & China SWIFT-1 (n=382) & SWIFT-2 (n=380) trials showed depemokimab reduced asthma…

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GSK Reports the FDA Approval of Exdensur (Depemokimab-ulaa) for Asthma with Eosinophilic Phenotype

Shots: FDA has approved GSK’s Exdensur as an add-on maintenance therapy for asthma pts (≥12yrs.) with an eosinophilic phenotype following MHRA’s approval for both asthma & CRSwNP; regulatory review is ongoing in EU, Japan & China Approval was based on the P-III trials: SWIFT-1 (n=382) & SWIFT-2 (n=380) assessing Exdensur vs PBO, both in addition to SoC,…

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GSK Reports the CHMP Positive Opinion of Depemokimab for Asthma with Type 2 Inflammation and CRSwNP

Shots: CHMP recommended GSK's depemokimab as add-on maintenance therapy for asthma pts (≥12yrs.) with type 2 inflammation (eosinophilic) & as add-on therapy for inadequately controlled CRSwNP, based on P-III (SWIFT & ANCHOR) trials, respectively; EC’s decision expected in Q1’26 SWIFT-1 (n=382) & SWIFT-2 (n=380) trials showed depemokimab reduced asthma exacerbations by 54% over 52wks. (1EP)…

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The US FDA Approves Additional Presentation of Celltrion’s Omlyclo (Biosimilar, Xolair)

Shots: The US FDA has approved Omlyclo, an interchangeable biosimilar version of Xolair (omalizumab), in PFS presentation (300mg/2ml, SC) for the treatment of pts with allergic asthma, chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP), & IgE-mediated food allergy Omlyclo previously received the US FDA approval in Mar 2025 for PFS injections at…

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The EC Approves Additional Presentation of Celltrion’s Omlyclo (Biosimilar, Xolair)

Shots: The EC has approved Omlyclo, a biosimilar version of Xolair (omalizumab), in PFS presentation (300 mg/2ml) for the treatment of pts with allergic asthma, chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) & chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) Omlyclo previously received the EC approval in May 2024 for PFS injections at 75mg/0.5mL & 150mg/1mL Omalizumab is a…

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Amneal Pharmaceuticals Reports the US FDA’s BLA Filing for Biosimilar Candidate to Xolair (Omalizumab)

Shots: The US FDA has received a BLA for a biosimilar candidate to Novartis’ Xolair (omalizumab), developed by Kashiv BioSciences Additionally, Amneal expects to incur a $22.5M R&D milestone charge in Q3’25 instead of Q4 due to the earlier BLA filing & holds exclusive US commercialization rights for the product pending regulatory approval Xolair is…

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AstraZeneca and Amgen Report the CHMP’s Positive Opinion of Tezspire (Tezepelumab) for CRSwNP

Shots: The CHMP has recommended Tezspire for the treatment of Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP); regulatory review is ongoing in the US, China, Japan & other countries Opinion was based on the P-III (WAYPOINT) study assessing Tezspire (SC) vs PBO to treat adults with severe CRSwNP for 52wks., followed by a post-treatment follow-up duration…

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