The EC Approves AbbVie’s Rinvoq (Upadacitinib) to Treat Giant Cell Arteritis in Adults

Shots: The EC has approved Rinvoq (15mg; QD) to treat adults with giant cell arteritis (GCA) in 30 EEA states Approval was based on P-III (SELECT-GCA) trial assessing Rinvoq, where GCA pts (n=428) in first study period received either Rinvoq (7.5 or 15mg, QD) + 26wk. corticosteroid (CS) taper regimen or PBO + 52wk. CS taper regimen…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 8, 2025

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Johnson & Johnson Receives the EC’s Approval for Darzalex Regimen to Treat Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma (NDMM)

Shots: The EC has approved Darzalex (SC) + bortezomib, lenalidomide & dexamethasone (D-VRd) to treat NDMM pts; sBLA under the US FDA’s review Approval was based on P-III (CEPHEUS) trial assessing D-VRd (n=197) vs VRd (n=198) in 395 ASCT-ineligible or deferred pts, in 13 countries across the EU, North & South America At 59mos. mFU, trial…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 8, 2025

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Daiichi Sankyo and AstraZeneca Report the EC’s Approval of Enhertu for HER2 Low/Ultralow Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC)

Shots: The EC has approved Enhertu monotx. for inoperable HR+, HER2-low/ultralow MBC whose disease progressed on & are ineligible for endocrine therapy, based on the P-III (DESTINY-Breast06) trial; regulatory review is ongoing in Japan & other regions Trial (N=866) assessed Enhertu (5.4mg/kg) vs CT in HER2-low (n=713) & ultralow (n=153) pts, showing 38% PFS in CT-naïve…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 4, 2025

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Genmab and Pfizer Secure the EC’s Approval for Tivdak (Tisotumab Vedotin) for Recurrent or Metastatic Cervical Cancer

Shots: The EC has approved Tivdak an ADC, as a monotx. for adults (n=502) with recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer with disease progression on or after systemic therapy Approval was backed by P-III (innovaTV 301) global trial evaluating Tivdak vs CT alone (topotecan, vinorelbine, gemcitabine, irinotecan, or pemetrexed) The trial met its 1EP of OS,…

ByDipanshu DixitApril 1, 2025

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BMS’ Opdivo Receives the CHMP’s Positive Opinion as a Neoadjuvant Treatment of Resectable NSCLC

Shots: The CHMP has recommended Opdivo + Pt-based CT as neoadj. followed by Opdivo alone as adj. treatment of adults with resectable NSCLC at high risk of recurrence & PD-L1 expression ≥1%. If approved, EC’s decision would be valid in all 30 EEA states The P-III (CheckMate-77T) study assessed neoadj. Opdivo + CT, followed by surgery…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 31, 2025

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AstraZeneca Reports the EC’s Approval of Imfinzi to Treat Limited-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer (LS-SCLC)

Shots: The EC has approved Imfinzi monotx. for the treatment of LS-SCLC adults whose disease has not progressed after receiving Pt-based CRT; regulatory review underway in Japan & other regions Approval was based on P-III (ADRIATIC) trial (n=730) assessing Imfinzi (1500mg, IV, Q4W) with or without Imjudo (75mg, IV, Q4W × 4 cycles) followed by…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 17, 2025

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Celltrion launches SteQeyma (Biosimilar, Stelara) in the US

Shots: Celltrion has launched SteQeyma (ustekinumab-stba) injection, a biosimilar to Stelara, for all indications of the reference products following the US FDA’s approval in Dec 2024 Approval was supported by various clinical evidence incl. P-III trial of SteQeyma vs Stelara for mod. to sev. plaque PsO, with 1EP as rate of change in the PASI for skin…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 17, 2025

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BMS Reports the EC’s Approval of Breyanzi to Treat R/R Follicular Lymphoma

Shots: The EC has approved Breyanzi for r/r follicular lymphoma adults treated with ≥2 previous lines of systemic therapy in 30 EEA states Approval was based on global P-II (TRANSCEND FL) study, assessing Breyanzi’s safety & efficacy to treat r/r indolent B-cell NHL incl. FL In pts treated in 3L+ setting, study met…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 17, 2025

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Otsuka and Lundbeck Receive the EC’s Approval for Rxulti to Treat Schizophrenia in Adolescents

Shots: The EC has approved Rxulti (brexpiprazole) to treat schizophrenia in pts (≥13yrs.) following CHMP’s positive opinion in Jan 2025 Approval was based on P-III trial assessing Rxulti (2 to 4mg/day, PO, QD) vs PBO vs Aripiprazole in adolescents (n=316) for 6wks. that showed greater reduction in symptom severity compared to PBO as measured by…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 13, 2025

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Geron Receives the EC’s Approval for Rytelo (Imetelstat) to Treat Transfusion-Dependent Anemia due to Lower-Risk MDS

Shots: The EC has approved Rytelo to treat TD anemia in adults with very low, low, or intermediate risk non-del(5q) MDS, unresponsive or ineligible for erythropoietin-based therapy in 30 EEA states; commercialization to begin in select EU states by 2026 pending country-by-country reimbursement Approval was based on P-III (IMerge) study of Rytelo vs PBO…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 12, 2025

The EC Approves AbbVie’s Rinvoq (Upadacitinib) to Treat Giant Cell Arteritis in Adults

Johnson & Johnson Receives the EC’s Approval for Darzalex Regimen to Treat Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma (NDMM)

Daiichi Sankyo and AstraZeneca Report the EC’s Approval of Enhertu for HER2 Low/Ultralow Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC)

Genmab and Pfizer Secure the EC’s Approval for Tivdak (Tisotumab Vedotin) for Recurrent or Metastatic Cervical Cancer

BMS’ Opdivo Receives the CHMP’s Positive Opinion as a Neoadjuvant Treatment of Resectable NSCLC

AstraZeneca Reports the EC’s Approval of Imfinzi to Treat Limited-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer (LS-SCLC)

Celltrion launches SteQeyma (Biosimilar, Stelara) in the US

BMS Reports the EC’s Approval of Breyanzi to Treat R/R Follicular Lymphoma

Otsuka and Lundbeck Receive the EC’s Approval for Rxulti to Treat Schizophrenia in Adolescents

Geron Receives the EC’s Approval for Rytelo (Imetelstat) to Treat Transfusion-Dependent Anemia due to Lower-Risk MDS

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