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Moderna’s mResvia (mRNA-1345) Gains the CHMP’s Positive Opinion to Prevent Lower Respiratory Tract Disease (LTRD) 

Shots:  The CHMP’s positive opinion of mRESVIA to prevent lower respiratory tract disease (LTRD) due to RSV infection based on the P-III (ConquerRSV) study in adults (n=37,000; ≥60yrs.)  Primary analysis (3.7mos. median follow-up) showed vaccine efficacy (VE) of 83.7%, published in the NEJM. Supplementary analysis (8.6mos. median follow-up) showed sustained VE of 63.3% against RSV-LRTD…

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MERCK

Merck’s Winrevair (Sotatercept) Gains the CHMP’s Positive Opinion to Treat Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) 

Shots:  The CHMP has granted positive opinion to Winrevair combined with other therapies to treat PAH. EC’s decision is anticipated in Q3’24, applicable across EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein & Norway  The opinion was based on the P-III (STELLAR) study evaluating the safety & efficacy of Winrevair (target dose 0.7mg/kg; n=163) or PBO (n=160) + stable background…

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Regeneron

Regeneron’s Ordspono Gains the CHMP’s Positive Opinion to Treat r/r Follicular Lymphoma (FL) or Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL) 

Shots:  The CHMP has granted a positive opinion for conditional marketing authorization of odronextamab (CD20xCD3 bispecific Ab) to treat r/r FL or r/r DLBCL post ≥2L of therapies, with the EC’s decision anticipated in the upcoming mos.  The opinion was based on the P-I (ELM-1) & pivotal P-II (ELM-2) studies, showing strong durable response rates…

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Johnson& Johnson

Janssen Reports the CHMP’s Positive Opinion of Balversa (Erdafitinib) to Treat Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma (mUC) 

Shots:  The CHMP has granted a positive opinion to Balversa monotx. (QD, oral) to treat inoperable mUC adults with susceptible FGFR3 mutations & previously treated with at least 1L of therapy with PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitor  The opinion was based on the arm 1 of P-III (THOR) trial assessing the safety & efficacy of erdafitinib (n=136) vs…

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New Drug Designations - May 2024

New Drug Designations – May 2024

Shots:  PharmaShots' designation report provides a concise overview of several drugs and their designations by the FDA, NMPA and EMA. This month’s report includes designations allotted to 12 small molecules, 7 biologics, 9 cell & gene therapies, 1 vaccine, 1 peptide, 1 RNA candidate, 1 recombinant fusion protein, 1 imaging agent and 6 devices  This…

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Astrazeneca

AstraZeneca’s Tagrisso Receives the CHMP’s Positive Opinion for Treating EGFR-Mutated advanced Lung Cancer 

      Shots:  The CHMP’s positive opinion of Tagrisso + pemetrexed & Pt-based CT as a 1L treatment of locally advanced (Stage IIIB-IIIC) or metastatic (Stage IV) EGFRm NSCLC with exon 19 deletions or exon 21 (L858R) mutations was based on P-III (FLAURA2) study  The P-III (FLAURA2) study assessed Tagrisso (80mg, oral, QD) + CT [pemetrexed…

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Takeda

Takeda’s ADAMTS13 Receives the CHMP’s Positive Opinion for Congenital Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (cTTP) 

Shots:  The CHMP has granted a positive opinion to ADAMTS13 (rADAMTS13) for treating ADAMTS13 deficiency in cTTP children and adults   The positive opinion was based on the P-III study assessing the efficacy, PK, safety, and tolerability for the same. Data was published in The New England Journal of Medicine in May 2024  rADAMTS13 is a…

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