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CStone Receives the US FDA IND Clearance to Initiate P-II Trial of CS2009 in Advanced Solid Tumors

Shots: The US FDA has granted IND Clearance to initiate P-II trial of CS2009 (PD-1/VEGF/CTLA-4 trispecific antibody) in pts with advanced solid tumors CS2009 is being evaluated in a P-II trial (currently enrolling) across Australia & China, spanning 15 cohorts to evaluate monotx. & combination regimens in 9 solid tumors, incl. NSCLC, colorectal cancer, TNBC,…

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Eisai and Henlius Partner to Commercialize Serplulimab in Japan

Shots: Eisai & Henlius have entered into an exclusive commercialization & co-exclusive development & manufacturing license agreement for serplulimab (Hetronifly in the EU) in Japan As per the deal, Eisai will obtain exclusive rights to commercialize serplulimab in Japan in exchange for $75M upfront, ~$80.01M in regulatory milestones, ~$233.3M in sales milestones, with double-digit royalties…

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Jazz Pharmaceuticals and Genentech Report the US FDA’s Approval of Zepzelca (Lurbinectedin) + Tecentriq (Atezolizumab) for ES-SCLC

Shots: The US FDA has granted full approval to Zepzelca + Tecentriq as a 1L therapy for ES-SCLC pts whose disease remains stable after initial treatment with atezolizumab, carboplatin, and etoposide Approval was based on P-III (IMforte) trial results, showing Zepzelca + Tecentriq reduced risk of progression or death by 46% & death risk by…

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Royalty Pharma Signs Agreement to Acquire Interest in Amgen’s Imdelltra Royalties from BeOne Medicines for ~$950M

Shots: Royalty Pharma has acquired a royalty interest in Amgen’s Imdelltra from BeOne Medicines for ~$950M As per the deal, Royalty Pharma will acquire BeOne’s ~7% royalty on global Imdelltra sales for ~$950M, including $885M upfront and an option for BeOne to sell more for $65M within 12mos. The royalty, including shared sales above $1.5B…

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Accord Healthcare Reports the MHRA’s Approval of Hetronifly as 1L Treatment of ES-SCLC

Shots: The UK’s MHRA has approved Hetronifly (serplulimab) to treat previously untreated adults in the UK with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC) Approval were based on the global P-III (ASTRUM-005) study (n=585) across 128 trial sites, which showed a mFU of 42.4 mos. & 4-year OS rate of 21.9% with serplulimab + CT, confirming its long-term…

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Jazz Pharmaceuticals

Jazz Pharmaceuticals Reports the US FDA’s sNDA Acceptance and Priority Review of Zepzelca + Atezolizumab for ES-SCLC

Shots: The US FDA has accepted sNDA & granted priority review seeking full approval of Zepzelca (lurbinectedin) + atezolizumab (Tecentriq) as a 1L therapy for ES-SCLC patients whose disease remains stable after initial treatment with atezolizumab, carboplatin, and etoposide (PDUFA: Oct 07, 2025) The sNDA was based on P-III (IMforte) trial results, showing Zepzelca +…

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Roche

Roche Reports P-III (IMforte) Trial Findings on Tecentriq Regimen as a 1L Maintenance Therapy for ES-SCLC

Shots: Roche has reported P-III (IMforte) trial data of Tecentriq + lurbinectedin as 1L maintenance therapy for ES-SCLC pts (≥18yrs) Trial assessed the regimen vs Tecentriq monotx. in ES-SCLC pts, where 660 pts received induction therapy with Tecentriq + CT (4 x 21-day cycles) & 483 pts without progression were then randomized to maintenance with…

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