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)…

ByPrince GiriJune 24, 2025

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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…

ByRidhi RastogiJune 20, 2025

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EMA Marketing Authorization of New Drugs in May 2025

Shots: The EMA’s CHMP has granted positive opinions and approvals to 4 Biologics and 2 New Chemical Entites in May 2025, leading to treatments for patients and advances in the healthcare industry The major highlighted drugs were GSk’s Blenrep to Treat R/R Multiple Myeloma PharmaShots has compiled a list of 4 drugs that have been…

ByDipanshu DixitJune 17, 2025

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Averoa Receives the EC’s Approval for Xoanacyl to Treat Chronic Kidney Disease

Shots: The EC has approved Xoanacyl (ferric citrate complex) for chronic kidney disease; UK's MAA was filed via MHRA's IRP Approval was supported by 3 pivotal trials conducted by Akebia Therapeutics, which showed increased iron levels along with reduction in serum phosphorus in CKD pts Averoa licensed Xoanacyl from Akebia in Dec 2022, enhancing its…

ByRidhi RastogiJune 16, 2025

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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…

ByRidhi RastogiMay 27, 2025

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China’s NMPA Grants Approval to InnoCare Pharma’s Minjuvi + Lenalidomide to Treat R/R DLBCL

Shots: InnoCare Pharma has approved Minjuvi (tafasitamab) + Lenalidomide, followed by Minjuvi monotx., for treating adult pts. with r/r diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) who are ineligible for autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT) Tafasitamab, a humanized Fc-modified cytolytic CD19-targeting immunotherapy, combined with lenalidomide, is already approved for treating eligible DLBCL pts. in Hong Kong, Macau,…

ByDipanshu DixitMay 21, 2025

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EMA Marketing Authorization of New Drugs in April 2025

Shots: The EMA’s CHMP has granted positive opinions and approvals to 4 Biologics and 4 New Chemical Entites in April 2025, leading to treatments for patients and advances in the healthcare industry The major highlighted drugs were Amgen’s Tepezza to Treat Thyroid Eye Disease PharmaShots has compiled a list of 8 drugs that have been granted positive opinions…

ByDipanshu DixitMay 20, 2025

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The US FDA Approves Incyte’s Zynyz to Treat Adults with Squamous Cell Anal Carcinoma (SCAC)

Shots: FDA has approved Zynyz (retifanlimab-dlwr) + Pt-based CT as 1L treatment of inoperable locally recurrent or metastatic SCAC, & as monotx. for locally recurrent or metastatic SCAC progressing on or intolerant to Pt-based CT; EMA & PMDA’s application are under review Approval was based on P-III (POD1UM-303/InterAACT2) trial assessing Zynyz + Pt-based CT vs…

ByRidhi RastogiMay 16, 2025

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Cytokinetics Reports P-III (MAPLE-HCM) Trial Data of Aficamten for Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Shots: Cytokinetics has reported P-III (MAPLE-HCM) trial data assessing aficamten vs SoC metoprolol in pts (n=175) with symptomatic obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM); regulatory review is ongoing in the US FDA (PDUFA: Dec 26, 2025) & EMA, with its NDA also under NMPA's priority review The trial met its 1EP, showing superior improvement in peak oxygen…

ByRidhi RastogiMay 14, 2025

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Bayer Submits MAA of Eylea 8mg to Japan’s MHLW for Treating Macular Edema Secondary to Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO)

Shots: Japan’s MHLW has received MAA for Eylea 8mg (114.3mg/ml for injection) to treat pts with macular edema following RVO (central, branch & hemiretinal) supported by the P-III (QUASAR) trial; regulatory filings are ongoing in other markets In the trial, Eylea 8mg (Q8W after 3 or 5 monthly doses) met its 1EP at 36wks. with…

ByRidhi RastogiMay 12, 2025

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

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

EMA Marketing Authorization of New Drugs in May 2025

Averoa Receives the EC’s Approval for Xoanacyl to Treat Chronic Kidney Disease

New Drug Designations – April 2025

China’s NMPA Grants Approval to InnoCare Pharma’s Minjuvi + Lenalidomide to Treat R/R DLBCL

EMA Marketing Authorization of New Drugs in April 2025

The US FDA Approves Incyte’s Zynyz to Treat Adults with Squamous Cell Anal Carcinoma (SCAC)

Cytokinetics Reports P-III (MAPLE-HCM) Trial Data of Aficamten for Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Bayer Submits MAA of Eylea 8mg to Japan’s MHLW for Treating Macular Edema Secondary to Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO)

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