Shots:Eli Lilly has reported P-III (BRUIN CLL-313) trial data assessing Jaypirca (pirtobrutinib; 200mg, PO, QD) vs chemoimmunotherapy (bendamustine + rituximab) in 282 pts with 1L chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL) without 17p deletionsTrial met its 1EP of improved PFS per IRC, while OS was immature but showed a favorable trend &…
Shots:The US FDA has granted BTD to olomorasib + Keytruda for the 1L treatment of pts with unresectable advanced or metastatic NSCLC harboring KRAS G12C mutation & PD-L1 expression ≥ 50%Designation was based on P-I/II (LOXO-RAS-20001) trial of olomorasib monotx. & dose optimization portion from P-III (SUNRAY-01) trial of olomorasib + Keytruda ±…
Shots: ADCs, cell therapies, and radioligand therapies are reshaping oncology, while biopharma companies focus on smarter trials, patient-first approaches, and faster access to bridge unmet needs in cancer care In 2024, the global oncology market was valued at $225.01B and is projected to reach $668.26B by 2034, reflecting a strong CAGR of 11.5% from 2025…
Shots:Eli Lilly has reported topline P-III (monarchE) trial data assessing Verzenio (150mg, BID) + SoC adj. ET vs SoC adj. ET in 2 cohorts (N=5,637) for pts with HR+, HER2-, node-positive early breast cancer at high risk of recurrenceCohort 1 (n=5,120; FDA-approved) incl. pts with ≥4 positive nodes or 1–3 nodes plus tumor ≥5…
Shots: Research and Development (R&D) serves as the driving force behind groundbreaking therapeutic innovations, laying the foundation for advancements that transform patient health and overall well-being The global Top 20 pharmaceutical leaders spent ~$180B in 2024, with Merck & Co. contributing the most with a whopping $17.93B, followed by Johnson & Johnson ($17.23B) and Roche…
Shots:Superluminal Medicines & Eli Lilly have partnered to develop small molecule therapeutics for undisclosed GPCR targets in cardiometabolic diseases & obesity, leveraging Superluminal’s drug discovery platformAs per the deal, Superluminal will use its platform to discover & optimize small molecules, while Lilly will obtain exclusive rights to develop & commercialize the candidates in…
Shots:The P-III (BRUIN CLL-314) trial assessed Jaypirca vs Imbruvica in 650 pts with treatment-naïve or experienced (but BTK-naïve) chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL)Trial met its 1EP of ORR non-inferiority in both pre-treated & ITT pts, with ORR favoring Jaypirca; PFS was immature but showed favorable trend, especially in treatment-naïve pts…
Shots:Eli Lilly has entered into a collaboration & license agreement with Gate Bioscience to identify, develop, & commercialize molecular gate drugs, leveraging Gate’s molecular gate drug discovery engineAs per the deal, Gate will receive ~$856M in total, incl. an upfront payment, equity investment, & development, regulatory, & commercial milestones, along with tiered royalties…
Shots:Health Canada has approved Omvoh to treat mod. to sev. active Crohn’s disease (CD) unresponsive/intolerant to conventional or biologic therapy along with its new citrate-free formulation for SC use in both UC & CDApproval was based on P-III (VIVID-1) trial of Omvoh (900mg, IV, wks.0, 4, 8 then 300mg, SC, Q4W from wks.12-52;…
Shots:Eli Lilly has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Verve Therapeutics to advance cardiovascular therapiesAs per the deal, Lilly will acquire Verve for $10.50/share in an all-cash transaction totaling ~$1B, along with one non-tradeable CVR of $3/share tied to first pts dosing with VERVE-102 for ASCVD in P-III trial by year 10 post-closing;…

