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Approval momentum strengthened in February 2026, with the US FDA clearing four new therapies across dermatology, psychiatry, and rare pediatric disorders highlighting both volume and therapeutic impact.
Four notable therapies crossed the regulatory finish line, Acrotech Biopharma and Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s Adquey for mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis, Vanda Pharmaceuticals’ Bysanti for acute bipolar I disorder and schizophrenia, Immedica Pharma’s Loargys for ARG1-D–related hyperargininemia, and Ascendis Pharma’s Yuviwel to improve growth in children with achondroplasia
Overall, February 2026 reflected…
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The company has filed a P-I/II IND with the FDA to begin clinical trials of CYPS317 for mod. to sev. Psoriasis
In animal studies, a single dose of CYPS317 matched or exceeded multiple anti-IL-23 mAb doses, showing durable effects and reduced disease recurrence
CYPS317 is an investigational allogeneic fibroblast spheroid therapy for mod. to…
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Junshi Biosciences reported that the NMPA has accepted the NDA for roconkibart injection (JS005), for adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis eligible for systemic therapy or phototherapy
The submission is backed by a multicenter P-III study (n=747) showing significant improvements in PASI 75/90/100 and sPGA 0/1 vs PBO at 12wks., with sustained efficacy…
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The EC has approved Cosmo Pharmaceuticals and Glenmark Pharmaceuticals’ Winlevi (clascoterone 10 mg/g cream) for the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris in 17 countries in Europe
Winlevi is authorized in the EU for treating acne vulgaris in adults and adolescents aged 12 to <18 years, with adolescent use limited to facial application
Following approval, Glenmark will begin commercializing Winlevi across 17 European countries, including Belgium, France, Spain,…
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LEO Pharma presented data from the P-III (DELTA TEEN) study, showing delgocitinib cream efficacy vs. cream vehicle in adolescents (12–17yrs.) with moderate to severe CHE; 63.5% achieved IGA-CHE treatment success vs. 29.2% with vehicle
Delgocitinib cream also showed an edge across key 2EPs, including a ≥90% improvement (HECSI-90: 71.6% vs. 37.5%; HESD itch: 64.8%…
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Recently, the groundbreaking results from Galderma’s Phase III OLYMPIA 1 trial were published in JAMA Dermatology. The study evaluated nemolizumab in patients with moderate-to-severe active prurigo nodularis
The trial met all primary and secondary endpoints, with results aligning with those from the OLYMPIA 2 trial, reinforcing nemolizumab’s potential in achieving sustained improvements in the…
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Alumis & Kaken have partnered to develop, manufacture, & market ESK-001 for dermatology in Japan, with an option to expand into rheumatology & GI diseases
As per the deal, Kaken will handle development, approval & marketing of ESK-001 in Japan in exchange for $40M upfront & near-term co-development costs, with ~$140M in milestones & field…
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Sun Pharma to acquire Checkpoint Therapeutics for ~$355M to strengthen its onco-derm innovative portfolio with Unloxcyt (cosibelimab-ipdl); closing expected in Q2’25
As per the deal, Checkpoint stockholders will get $4.10 cash/share (~66% premium) upfront & CVR/share without interest allowing stockholders to receive additional $0.70 cash/share if Unloxcyt is approved before certain deadlines in…
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In 2024, EMA approved around 53 drugs in various therapy areas, ranging from cardiology, oncology, hematology, neurology, and dermatology to infectious diseases, vaccines, diagnostic agents, pneumology, nephrology, hepatology, ophthalmology, and endocrinology
PharmaShots, in an illuminating report, brings a condensed analysis of the approved drugs with the most explored areas being Oncology, Hematology, Neurology, &…

