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Merck’s Keytruda SC Receives the EC Approval for Subcutaneous Use Across 33 Solid Tumor Indications for Keytruda

Shots: The EC has approved Keytruda SC (pembrolizumab & berahyaluronidase alfa-pmph) for SC dosing in adults across all 33 Keytruda indications in all 30 EEA states, with availability subject to multiple factors, incl. national reimbursement processes Approval was based on P-III (3475A-D77) trial assessing Keytruda SC (790mg/9600 units, Q6W; n=251) vs IV Keytruda (400mg, Q6W;…

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Insmed Reports the EC’s Approval of Brinsupri (Brensocatib) for Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis (NCFB)

Shots: The EC has approved Brinsupri (25mg) for treating NCFB pts (≥12yrs.), with ≥2 exacerbations in the prior 12mos. under EMA'saccelerated assessment pathway; Application is under PMDA & MHRA review, & Insmed is planning to work with EU authorities to enable patient access starting in early 2026 Approval was based on extensive clinical data, incl. P-III (ASPEN)…

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Celltrion Receives EC Approval for Remsima IV (Biosimilar, Remicade)  

Shots:  The EC has approved Remsima IV (100mg and 350mg vials), a liquid formulation, a biosimilar version of Remicade   The approval is supported by data showing the liquid and powder infliximab formulations are comparable in CMC characteristics and stability after reconstitution and dilution   The Remsima IV liquid formulation is EU-approved for all existing IV infliximab indications, including RA, adult and pediatric CD and UC,…

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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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Outlook Therapeutics Reports the US FDA’s BLA Acceptance of ONS-5010 to Treat Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration (wAMD)

Shots: The US FDA has accepted the resubmitted BLA of ONS-5010 (bevacizumab-vikg) for the treatment of wAMD, considering a Class 1 review & granting a PDUFA goal date Dec 31, 2025; if approved, it will be branded Lytenava ONS-5010 (intravitreal) is an ophthalmic bevacizumab formulation that binds all VEGF isoforms to block VEGF interaction with…

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Averoa Receives the MHRA’s Approval for Xoanacyl to Treat Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Shots: The UK’s MHRA has approved Xoanacyl (ferric citrate complex) for the treatment of concomitant elevated serum phosphorus & iron deficiency in CKD adults via International Recognition Procedure (Route B), following EC’s approval in Jun 2025 In Dec 2022, Averoa obtained an exclusive license from Akebia Therapeutics to develop & commercialize Xoanacyl in the EEA,…

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Merck Receives EC’s Approval for Perioperative Keytruda for Locally Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (LA-HNSCC)

Shots: The EC has approved neoadj. Keytruda followed by adj. Keytruda + SoC radiotherapy (RT) ± cisplatin & then as a single agent to treat operable LA-HNSCC tumors expressing PD-L1 (CPS ≥1) across all 30 EEA states Approval was based on P-III (KEYNOTE-689) trial assessing neoadj. Keytruda (200mg, IV, Q3W × 2 cycles), followed by adj. Keytruda (15…

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AstraZeneca Reports the EC’s Approval of Koselugo (Selumetinib) for Treating Neurofibromatosis Type 1

Shots: The EC has approved Koselugo for the treatment of symptomatic, inoperable plexiform neurofibromas (PN) in adults with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) Approval was based on the P-III (KOMET) study assessing Koselugo (PO) vs PBO in 145 adults with NF1 & symptomatic, inoperable PNs across 13 countries incl. North America, South America, Europe, Asia &…

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Eisai and Biogen Report EU Launch of Leqembi (Lecanemab) to Treat Alzheimer’s Disease

Eisai and Biogen Report the Health Canada’s Approval of Leqembi (Lecanemab) to Treat Alzheimer’s Disease

Shots: Health Canada has approved Leqembi with conditions for adults with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia due to early Alzheimer’s disease who are ApoE ε4 non-carriers or heterozygotes with confirmed amyloid pathology Approval was based on the P-III (Clarity AD) trial assessing Leqembi vs PBO in pts with MCI or mild dementia due to…

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