Skip to content Skip to footer
CuraTeQ

The EC Approves CuraTeQ Biologics’ Dazublys (Biosimilars, Herceptin)   

Shots:  CuraTeQ Biologics, a subsidiary of Aurobindo Pharma, reported EC’s approval of Dazublys, its trastuzumab biosimilar following the CHMP’s recommendation in Apr 2025  The approval was based on its demonstrated similarity to Herceptin in PK, PD, efficacy, safety, and immunogenicity  Dazublys is approved for HER2-positive breast and gastric cancers, and expanding access to treatment across…

Read more

Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Vertex Pharmaceuticals’ Alyftrek Receives the EC’s Approval to Treat Cystic Fibrosis

Shots:    The EC has approved Alyftrek (deutivacaftor/tezacaftor/vanzacaftor) to treat pts (≥6yrs.) with cystic fibrosis (CF), having ≥1 non-class I mutation in the CFTR gene; regulatory review is ongoing in Canada, Switzerland, Australia, & New Zealand In 2 H2H trials, Alyftrek + ivacaftor matched Kaftrio (ivacaftor/tezacaftor/elexacaftor) on ppFEV1 & showed superiority in reducing sweat chloride…

Read more

Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ Ziihera (Zanidatamab) Secures the EC’s Conditional Approval to Treat HER2+ Biliary Tract Cancer (BTC)

Shots: The EC has granted conditional approval to Ziihera in 30 EEA states for the treatment of inoperable locally advanced or metastatic HER2+ (IHC 3+) BTC adults, who were previously treated with ≥1L of therapy Approval was based on P-IIb (HERIZON-BTC-01) trial assessing Ziihera in 87 pts, where Arm 1 (n=80: 18 had IHC 2+…

Read more

Argenx

Argenx Receives the EC’s Approval for Vyvgart SC to Treat Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy

Shots: The EC has approved Vyvgart (efgartigimod alfa) 1000mg for SC injection as a monotx. for adults with progressive or relapsing active chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) after prior corticosteroid or immunoglobulin treatment in all 30 EEA states The EC approval was based on the ADHERE trial, showing 66.5% (214/322) of VYVGART SC-treated pts showed…

Read more

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals’ Amvuttra Receives the EC’s Approval for ATTR Amyloidosis with Cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM)

Shots: The EC has approved Amvuttra (vutrisiran) to treat ATTR-CM adults  as an additional indication, based on the global P-III (HELIOS-B) study assessing it vs PBO in ATTR-CM pts The study met all ten 1 & 2EPs across both overall & monotx. arms, showing improved outcomes of mortality, CV events & functional capacity with 6min. walk…

Read more

Italfarmaco

Italfarmaco Obtains the EC’s Conditional Approval for Duvyzat to Treat Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)

Shots: The EC has granted conditional approval to Duvyzat (givinostat) for the treatment of ambulant DMD pts (≥6yrs.) on corticosteroids, regardless of underlying genetic mutation in all 30 EEA states Approval was based on the P-III (EPIDYS) study assessing Duvyzat (BID) vs PBO in ambulant DMD boys (n=179) on corticosteroid therapy Trial met its 1EP…

Read more