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Astrazeneca
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AstraZeneca’s Truqap Plus Faslodex Receives the CHMP’s Positive Opinion for Treating Breast Cancer 

Shots:  The CHMP's positive opinion was based on the P-III (CAPItello-291) study assessing Truqap + Faslodex vs PBO + Faslodex to treat ER+, HER2‑ locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer patients (n=708) having ≥1 PIK3CA, AKT1 or PTEN-alterations after recurrence or progression on or after an endocrine-based regimen  The study demonstrated reduction in the disease…
April 29, 2024

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Johnson& Johnson
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Johnson & Johnson Gains the CHMP’s Positive Opinion for Rybrevant (Amivantamab) as a 1L Treatment of NSCLC  

Shots:  The company's Rybrevant + CT (carboplatin & pemetrexed) has gained the CHMP’s positive opinion as a 1L therapy for NSCLC associated with activating EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations   The opinion was based on the P-III (PAPILLON) trial assessing the safety & efficacy of Rybrevant + CT vs CT in NSCLC patients (n=308) with EGFR…
April 26, 2024

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BMS
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BMS Receives the CHMP’s Positive Opinion for Opdivo (Nivolumab) as a 1L Treatment of Urothelial Carcinoma 

Shots:  The CHMP has granted positive opinion to Opdivo + CT (cisplatin & gemcitabine) as 1L treatment of metastatic or unresectable urothelial carcinoma adults (n=608). The decision is anticipated in Jun 2024   The opinion was based on a sub-study of the P-III (CheckMate–901), assessing Opdivo (360mg, Q3W, 6 cycles) + CT (cisplatin & gemcitabine) followed…
April 26, 2024

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Takeda
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Takeda’s Fruquintinib Gains the CHMP’s Positive Opinion for Previously Treated Metastatic Colorectal Cancer 

Shots:  The CHMP has granted positive opinion to the company’s fruquintinib (VEGFR-1, -2 & -3 inhibitor) for previously treated metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) adults. Takeda holds its exclusive global rights outside of mainland China, Hong Kong & Macau while HUTCHMED has China rights  The opinion was based on P-III (FRESCO-2) study assessing fruquintinib + best…
April 26, 2024

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Norgine’s NPJ5008 (Dantrolene sodium hemiheptahydrate) Receives CHMP’s Positive Opinion for the Treatment of Malignant Hyperthermia 

Shots:  Norgine received a positive CHMP opinion for NPJ5008 (Dantrolene sodium hemiheptahydrate) for the treatment of Malignant Hyperthermia  With NPJ5008, dantrolene is prepared and administered quickly using novel formulation vs. Dantrolene IV (dantrolene sodium). NPJ5008 (IV) contains 120 mg of dantrolene in each vial and is reconstituted in 20 mL of water  For its final…
March 26, 2024

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Outlook Therapeutics’ Lytena Gains the CHMP’s Positive Opinion for the Treatment of Wet AMD 

Shots:  Outlook’s Lytenava has received CHMP’s positive opinion to treat Wet AMD. If approved Lytenava expected to gain 10 yrs of market exclusivity in EU  The opinion was supported by 3 wet AMD clinical programs (NORSE ONE, NORSE TWO & NORSE THREE) assessing ONS-5010 along with retrospective bibliographic literature   Lytenava, an ophthalmic formulation of bevacizumab,…
March 22, 2024

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Novartis
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Novartis Reports the CHMP’s Positive Opinion for Fabhalta (iptacopan) to Treat Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH)

Shots:  The opinion was based on the P-III (APPLY-PNH) & (APPOINT-PNH) trials of Fabhalta (200mg, oral, BID) in PNH patients with residual anemia who switched from Anti-C5 and complement inhibitor naïve (incl. anti-C5 therapies) respectively for 24wks.  In the APPLY-PNH study, 82.3% vs 2.0% had a ≥2 g/dL increase in Hb levels without transfusions while…
March 22, 2024

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Pfizer
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Pfizer’s Emblaveo (aztreonam-avibactam) Receives Positive CHMP Opinion for the Treatment of Patients with Multidrug-Resistant Infections 

Shots:  Pfizer’s Emblaveo has received a positive CHMP opinion for the treatment of patients with cIAI, HAP (incl. VAP), and cUTI (incl. Pyelonephritis).   The MAA was supported by results from the P-III study comprising the REVISIT and ASSEMBLE studies evaluating the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of Emblaveo in treating serious bacterial infections due to Gram-negative…
March 22, 2024

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