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Revvity Receives FDA Clearance for Total Testosterone ChLIA Assay

Shots: Revvity has received the US FDA clearance for its Total Testosterone automated chemiluminescence immunoassay (ChLIA), expanding its endocrine diagnostics portfolio The portfolio enables direct ChLIA measurement of total testosterone, SHBG, & free testosterone, supporting both first & second-line diagnostic testing for suspected male hypogonadism Processed on IDS’ random-access automation platforms, the expanded portfolio enables…
May 14, 2026

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The US FDA New Drug Approvals in April 2026 

Shots:  Approval activity continued strongly into April 2026, with the US FDA authorizing two significant therapies across metabolic disease and infectious disease, reinforcing the agency’s focus on chronic disease management, long-term treatment innovation, and broader patient access.  Two notable therapies achieved regulatory clearance: Eli Lilly’s Foundayo for weight loss in obese or overweight adults with weight-related conditions,…
May 12, 2026

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Crinetics Pharmaceuticals Report the EC Approval of Palsonify for Acromegaly 

Shots:  The EC has approved Palsonify (paltusotine) for treating adults with acromegaly who are ineligible for or inadequately respond to surgery across all 30 EEA states    EC approval was supported by P-III PATHFNDR-1 & PATHFNDR-2 trials evaluating Palsonify in previously treated & medically untreated adults with acromegaly, demonstrating rapid onset, reliable biochemical control & sustained efficacy; it also received ODD in EU  Crinetics plans…
April 23, 2026

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Neurocrine Biosciences to Acquire Soleno Therapeutics for $2.9B

Shots: Neurocrine Biosciences has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Soleno, expanding its endocrinology & rare disease portfolio As per the deal, Neurocrine will acquire Soleno for $53/share in cash, representing a total transaction equity value of $2.9B Acquisition will add Vykat XR (diazoxide choline) to Neurocrine's portfolio for the treatment of hyperphagia with Prader-Willi…
April 6, 2026

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EMA Marketing Authorization of New Drugs in January 2026    

Shots:  The European Commission approved multiple therapies across vaccines, rare diseases, endocrinology, and immunology, including products from BioNet, Sanofi, Fondazione Telethon, IntraBio, and Ionis / Otsuka.  The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use also issued positive opinions for late-stage assets from UCB and Gedeon Richter, with additional recommendations supporting Sanofi’s Rezurock.  Decisions were backed by strong Phase II/III data…
February 17, 2026

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Sandoz Receives EC Approval of Ondibta (Biosimilar, Lantus and SoloStar)

Shots: The EC has approved Ondibta, a biosimilar insulin glargine pre-filled pen, reference medicine Lantus and SoloStar, developed and registered by Gan & Lee Pharmaceuticals, anticipated launch by early 2027 Ondibta is approved for treating diabetes mellitus in pts (age≥ 2 yrs.) and matches Lantus, SoloStar in safety, quality, and efficacy In Dec 2018, Sandoz partnered with…
January 15, 2026

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Foresee Pharmaceuticals Reports P-III (Casppian) Study Data of FP-001 in Children with CPP

Shots: Foresee Pharmaceuticals reported its P-III (Casppian) Study data of FP-001 (leuprolide mesylate 42mg; administered every six months), a sustained-release GnRH agonist, met its 1EP in children with central precocious puberty (CPP) The study showed that 94% of pts achieved serum LH suppression to <4 mIU/mL at 60 mins. following a GnRHa stimulation test at Wk.…
December 25, 2025

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Helen Yeh & Naim Shehadeh in a Stirring Conversation with PharmaShots, Highlight the Results from T2NOW Study

Shots: At the EASD, AZ announced positive results from the T2NOW P-III study that evaluated the efficacy and safety of Forxiga as an add-on treatment in children and adolescents with T2D receiving metformin, insulin, or both Helen Yeh, VP, CVRM Therapy Area Biopharmaceuticals Medical at AstraZeneca, and Naim Shehadeh, Professor of Endocrinology, Rambam Health Care…
December 11, 2023

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