Insmed’s Brinsupri (Brensocatib) Receives the CHMP’s Positive Opinion to Treat Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis (NCFB)

Shots: The CHMP has recommended Brinsupri (Brensocatib) for treating NCFB pts (≥12yrs.) with two or more exacerbations in the prior 12 mos. Opinion was based on P-III (ASPEN) trial (n=1721) & P-II (WILLOW) trial (n=256) assessing Brinsupri (10 or 25mg, PO) vs PBO in NCFB pts for 52 & 24wks., respectively, with WILLOW enrolling pts who had…

ByDipanshu DixitOctober 21, 2025

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Regeneron Reports the CHMP’s Positive Opinion for Adjuvant Libtayo to Treat High-Risk Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma (CSCC)

Shots: The CHMP has recommended Libtayo (cemiplimab) as an adj. treatment for CSCC adults who are at high risk for recurrence after surgery & radiation Opinion was based on the P-III (C-POST) trial assessing Libtayo adj. (350mg, IV, Q3W for first 12wks. followed by 700mg, IV, Q6W for 36wks.; n=209) vs PBO (n=206) to treat…

ByRidhi RastogiOctober 21, 2025

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Corcept Therapeutics Reports the EMA’s MAA Submission of Relacorilant to Treat Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer

Shots: The EMA has received MAA of relacorilant for the treatment of Pt-resistant ovarian cancer MAA was supported by P-III (ROSELLA) & P-II trials, where relacorilant + nab-paclitaxel demonstrated improved PFS & OS compared to nab-paclitaxel monotx., with no need for biomarker selection & showed favorable safety Relacorilant (PO) is a GR antagonist that is…

ByRidhi RastogiOctober 15, 2025

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Ascendis Pharma Reports the EMA’s MAA Submission for TransCon CNP to Treat Achondroplasia in Children

Shots: The EMA has received MAA for TransCon CNP (navepegritide) for the treatment of children with achondroplasia; NDA is under the US FDA’s priority review (PDUFA: Nov 30, 2025) MAA is supported by 3 trials assessing TransCon CNP vs PBO & up to 3yrs. of OLE data, incl. ApproaCH trial results in children with achondroplasia,…

ByRidhi RastogiOctober 9, 2025

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Regeneron Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Adjuvant Libtayo to Treat High-Risk Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma (CSCC)

Shots: The US FDA has approved Libtayo (cemiplimab-rwlc) under priority review as an adj. treatment for CSCC adults who are at high risk for recurrence after surgery & radiation; application under EMA’s review, with decision expected in H1’26 Approval was based on the P-III (C-POST) trial assessing Libtayo adj. (350mg, IV, Q3W for first 12wks.…

ByRidhi RastogiOctober 9, 2025

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Bavarian Nordic Announces Topline P-II Trial Data of MVA-BN Mpox/Smallpox Vaccine in Younger Population

Shots: Bavarian Nordic has reported topline P-II trial results evaluating two standard doses of the MVA-BN mpox/smallpox vaccine in 460 participants, incl. children (2–11 yrs) & adults (18–50 yrs) across 2 cohorts in the DRC & Uganda In the trial, 227 children among 451 evaluable subjects showed a non-inferior immune response to adults (n=224) 2wks.…

ByRidhi RastogiOctober 8, 2025

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Alvotech and Advanz Pharma Report the EMA’s MAA Acceptance of AVT23 (Biosimilar, Xolair)

Shots: The EMA has accepted MAA of AVT23, a proposed biosimilar of Xolair (omalizumab), following the MHRA’s MAA acceptance earlier this year AVT23 was jointly developed by Alvotech & Kashiv BioSciences, with Advanz Pharma obtaining commercial rights to AVT23 in the EEA, UK, Switzerland, Canada, Australia and New Zealand Omalizumab is a humanized mAb that…

ByRidhi RastogiOctober 6, 2025

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Kashiv Biosciences submits a BLA to the US FDA and receives EMA MAA acceptance for ADL-018 (Biosimilar, Xolair)

Shots: Kashiv BioSciences submitted a BLA to the US FDA and received EMA MAA acceptance for ADL-018, a proposed biosimilar to Xolair (omalizumab) ADL-018 is a humanized mAb biosimilar to Xolair (omalizumab), designed to block IgE binding on mast cells and basophils. Xolair is approved for CSU (≥12 yrs), moderate-to-severe asthma (≥6 yrs), chronic rhinosinusitis…

ByDipanshu DixitOctober 6, 2025

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New Drug Designations – August 2025    

Shots:     PharmaShots’ Designation Report provides a concise overview of the latest drug designations granted by major regulatory authorities, including the FDA, EMA, MHLW, Health Canada, and NMPA   The August 2025 report covers designations granted to 37 drugs and 4 medical devices, spanning 14 small molecules, 5 biologics, 7 cell and gene therapies & 4 medical devices, among others   Significant…

ByRidhi RastogiSeptember 23, 2025

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CuraTeQ Biologics Reports Positive P-III study results for Denosumab biosimilar for postmenopausal osteoporosis

Shots: CuraTeQ Biologics, a subsidiary of Aurobindo Pharma, reported positive P-III results for its denosumab biosimilar targeting postmenopausal osteoporosis, as an alternative to Prolia The study involved 446 postmenopausal women across 40 sites in EU met all EPs, showing no significant differences between the biosimilar and Prolia The trial confirmed the biosimilar's efficacy in improving…

ByDipanshu DixitSeptember 19, 2025

Insmed’s Brinsupri (Brensocatib) Receives the CHMP’s Positive Opinion to Treat Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis (NCFB)

Regeneron Reports the CHMP’s Positive Opinion for Adjuvant Libtayo to Treat High-Risk Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma (CSCC)

Corcept Therapeutics Reports the EMA’s MAA Submission of Relacorilant to Treat Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer

Ascendis Pharma Reports the EMA’s MAA Submission for TransCon CNP to Treat Achondroplasia in Children

Regeneron Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Adjuvant Libtayo to Treat High-Risk Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma (CSCC)

Bavarian Nordic Announces Topline P-II Trial Data of MVA-BN Mpox/Smallpox Vaccine in Younger Population

Alvotech and Advanz Pharma Report the EMA’s MAA Acceptance of AVT23 (Biosimilar, Xolair)

Kashiv Biosciences submits a BLA to the US FDA and receives EMA MAA acceptance for ADL-018 (Biosimilar, Xolair)

New Drug Designations – August 2025

CuraTeQ Biologics Reports Positive P-III study results for Denosumab biosimilar for postmenopausal osteoporosis

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