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BeOne Receives CHMP Positive Opinion for New Brukinsa Tablet Formulation Across All Approved Indications

Shots: Following the US FDA approval, EMA's CHMP issued a positive opinion of Brukinsa (zanubrutinib) film‑coated tablets for all approved indications. EC will now review the opinion for MAA in the EU, Norway, and Iceland BRUKINSA tablets (160mg) are bioequivalent to the capsule form, supported by a P-I study. With a recommended daily dose of 320mg,…

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Kashiv BioSciences and Amneal Pharmaceuticals Report Topline Results from the Study of ADL-018 (Biosimilar, Xolair) for CIU/CSU

Shots: Kashiv BioSciences has reported topline results of ADL-018, its proposed biosimilar to Xolair (omalizumab) for Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria (CIU)/Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU) unresponsive to H1 antihistamines. The BLA and MAA filings for the product are expected with the FDA and EMA, respectively, in Q4’25 The study met its 1EPs & 2EPs, demonstrating therapeutic equivalence and…

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GSK Reports the EMA’s MAA Acceptance of Linerixibat for Cholestatic Pruritus

Shots: The EMA has accepted the MAA of Linerixibat to treat cholestatic pruritus in pts with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) MAA was supported by the P-III (GLISTEN) study (n=238), which showed that Linerixibat significantly and sustainably improved cholestatic pruritus and itch-related sleep interference, meeting all 1EPs & 2EPs. The safety profile aligned with previous studies.…

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New Drug Designations – May 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 May 2025 report covers designations granted to 44 drugs and 5 medical devices, spanning 15 small molecules, 7 biologics, 13 cell and gene therapies & 5 medical devices among others   …

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DARZALEX (Daratumumab) Receives Positive CHMP Opinion for High-Risk Smouldering Multiple Myeloma

Shots: Janssen-Cilag (Johnson & Johnson) announced that the CHMP of the EMA has recommended approving DARZALEX (daratumumab) SC as the first therapy for adults with high‑risk smouldering multiple myeloma (SMM) The CHMP’s recommendation is based on the P-III (AQUILA) study data evaluating efficacy and safety of fixed-duration monotx. daratumumab SC compared with active monitoring (N=390)…

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Partner Therapeutics Reports CHMP’s Positive Opinion for Imreplys to Treat Exposure to Myelosuppressive Doses of Radiation 

Shots:  The CHMP has recommended Imreplys (sargramostim) to treat pts of all ages with Haematopoietic Sub-syndrome of Acute Radiation Syndrome (H-ARS) following myelosuppressive radiation exposure, across the EU, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein  Sargramostim is a recombinant human GM-CSF produced using yeast (S. cerevisiae) expression technology  In 2018, the same formulation was approved by the US…

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New Drug Designations – April 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 April 2025 report covers designations granted to 36 drugs and 6 medical devices, spanning 14 small molecules, 3 biologics, 11 cell and gene therapies & 6 medical devices among…

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