Pfizer Receives the EC Approval for Hympavzi to Treat Hemophilia A and B

Shots: The EC has approved Pfizer's Hympavzi (marstacimab; QW, SC) for the treatment of pts (≥12yrs., ≥35kg) with hemophilia A with FVIII inhibitors or hemophilia B with FIX inhibitors, based on P-III (BASIS) study During the active treatment period, Hympavzi achieved a 93% reduction in mean treated ABR vs on-demand therapy (1.39 vs 19.78), plus…

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BMS’ Sotyktu (Deucravacitinib) Wins EC Approval to Treat Adults with Active Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA)

Shots: FDA has approved BMS' Sotyktu (6mg, PO, QD) ± methotrexate for adults with active PsA who have had an inadequate response or were intolerant to a prior disease-modifying antirheumatic (DMARD) therapy Approval was based on P-III trials, incl. POETYK PsA-1, involving 670 bDMARD-naïve pts, and POETYK PsA-2, involving 624 pts who were bDMARD-naïve &…

ByRidhi Rastogi4 days ago

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Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Reports the EC Approval of Imcivree (Setmelanotide) for Acquired Hypothalamic Obesity

Shots: The EC has approved label expansion of Imcivree to incl. treatment of obesity & control of hunger in pts (≥4yrs.) with acquired hypothalamic obesity (HO) due to hypothalamic injury or impairment; commercial launch is expected in 2027 Approval was supported 120-patient cohort data from the global P-III (TRANSCEND) trial assessing setmelanotide (n=81) vs PBO…

ByRidhi RastogiMay 4, 2026

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Henlius and Organon Receive the EC Approval for Poherdy (Biosimilar, Perjeta)

Shots: The EC has approved Poherdy (420mg/14mL, IV), an interchangeable biosimilar version of Perjeta (pertuzumab) for all indications of the reference product Approval was based on extensive data, incl. structural & functional analytical data, PK & clinical studies, which showed similarity & interchangeability in terms of analytical, PK, efficacy, safety, & immunogenicity between Poherdy &…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 30, 2026

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Ipsen’s Ojemda (Tovorafenib) Receives Conditional Approval for R/R BRAF-Altered Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG) in the EU

Shots: The EC has granted conditional approval to Ipsen's Ojemda as a monotx. for the treatment of pts (≥6mos.) with pLGG harbouring a BRAF fusion or rearrangement or BRAF V600 mutation, who have progressed after ≥1 prior systemic therapy, across all 30 EEA states Approval was based on the P-II (FIREFLY-1) trial assessing Ojemda (QW, PO)…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 22, 2026

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Regeneron and Sanofi Report the EC Approval of Dupixent (Dupilumab) for Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU)

Shots: The EC has approved Dupixent to treat mod. to sev. CSU pts (age 2-11yrs.), who were symptomatic despite H1 antihistamine treatment & naïve to anti-IgE therapy based on 2 P-III (Study A & C) trials from LIBERTY-CUPID program, and CUPIDKids Study A & C assessed Dupixent (LD → 300mg Q2W or 200mg Q2W for…

ByDipanshu DixitApril 13, 2026

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Merck Receives the EC Approval for Keytruda, Plus CT ± Avastin to Treat PD-L1+ Pt-Resistant Ovarian Carcinoma

Shots: The EC has approved Keytruda/Keytruda SC + paclitaxel ± Avastin for the treatment of adults with PD-L1+ (CPS ≥1) Pt-resistant epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal carcinoma, who have received 1 or 2 prior systemic therapies, in all 30 EEA member states Approval was based on the P-III (KEYNOTE-B96/ENGOT-ov65) trial data assessing Keytruda…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 2, 2026

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Nia Therapeutics’ Smart Neurostimulation System Receives FDA Breakthrough Device Designation to Treat Memory Loss

Shots: The US FDA has granted BDD to Smart Neurostimulation System (SNS) for the treatment of episodic memory loss in adults with prior mod. to sev. traumatic brain injury (TBI) & persistent memory deficits The SNS is a fully implantable, closed-loop neuromodulation system that records neural activity from 60 channels across four brain regions &…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 19, 2026

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AstraZeneca Secures the EC Approval of Imfinzi as a Perioperative Therapy for G/GEJ Cancers

Shots: The EC has approved perioperative Imfinzi + FLOT for adults with resectable, early-stage & locally advanced (Stages II, III, IVA) G/GEJ cancers, based on P-III (MATTERHORN) trial; regulatory review is ongoing in Japan In the trial, Pts (n=948) received either Imfinzi (1500mg) + FLOT or PBO + FLOT for Q4W × 2 cycles, then surgery followed by…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 17, 2026

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Johnson & Johnson Gains EC Approval for Akeega to Treat Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer (mHSPC)

Shots: The EC has approved Akeega (niraparib & abiraterone acetate tablet) + prednisone/prednisolone + androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) to treat adults with mHSPC & BRCA1/2 mutations Approval was backed by P-III (AMPLITUDE) trial assessing Akeega + prednisone/ prednisolone + ADT vs PBO/AAP + ADT in 696 pts with deleterious germline or somatic HRR gene-altered mHSPC…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 10, 2026

Pfizer Receives the EC Approval for Hympavzi to Treat Hemophilia A and B

BMS’ Sotyktu (Deucravacitinib) Wins EC Approval to Treat Adults with Active Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA)

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Reports the EC Approval of Imcivree (Setmelanotide) for Acquired Hypothalamic Obesity

Henlius and Organon Receive the EC Approval for Poherdy (Biosimilar, Perjeta)

Ipsen’s Ojemda (Tovorafenib) Receives Conditional Approval for R/R BRAF-Altered Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG) in the EU

Regeneron and Sanofi Report the EC Approval of Dupixent (Dupilumab) for Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU)

Merck Receives the EC Approval for Keytruda, Plus CT ± Avastin to Treat PD-L1+ Pt-Resistant Ovarian Carcinoma

Nia Therapeutics’ Smart Neurostimulation System Receives FDA Breakthrough Device Designation to Treat Memory Loss

AstraZeneca Secures the EC Approval of Imfinzi as a Perioperative Therapy for G/GEJ Cancers

Johnson & Johnson Gains EC Approval for Akeega to Treat Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer (mHSPC)

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