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Daiichi Sankyo & Astrazeneca

Daiichi Sankyo and AstraZeneca Report the EC’s Approval of Enhertu for HER2 Low/Ultralow Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC)

Shots: The EC has approved Enhertu monotx. for inoperable HR+, HER2-low/ultralow MBC whose disease progressed on & are ineligible for endocrine therapy, based on the P-III (DESTINY-Breast06) trial; regulatory review is ongoing in Japan & other regions Trial (N=866) assessed Enhertu (5.4mg/kg) vs CT in HER2-low (n=713) & ultralow (n=153) pts, showing 38% PFS in CT-naïve…

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Pfizer New

Pfizer Secures the EC’s Approval for Abrysvo (Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine) for RSV Lower Respiratory Tract Disease

Shots: The EC has approved Abrysvo to prevent lower respiratory tract disease (LRTD) caused by RSV in individuals (aged 18-59yrs.) across all EU states including Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway. Approval was based on a pivotal P-III (MONeT) study that assesses the safety, tolerability & immunogenicity of Abrysvo vs PBO in adults (aged 18-59yrs.) at risk…

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Fresenius Kabi

The US FDA Approves Fresenius’ Conexxence and Bomyntra (Biosimilars, Prolia & Xgeva)

Shots: The US FDA has approved BLA of Conexxence & Bomyntra, biosimilar versions of Prolia & Xgeva (denosumab) for all indications of the reference products Approval was supported by extensive analytical development & similarity assessment based on 2 trials: one assessing its PK, PD, & immunogenicity in healthy volunteers, & other evaluating its efficacy, PD, safety,…

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Astrazeneca

AstraZeneca Reports the EC’s Approval of Imfinzi to Treat Limited-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer (LS-SCLC)

Shots: The EC has approved Imfinzi monotx. for the treatment of LS-SCLC adults whose disease has not progressed after receiving Pt-based CRT; regulatory review underway in Japan & other regions Approval was based on P-III (ADRIATIC) trial (n=730) assessing Imfinzi (1500mg, IV, Q4W) with or without Imjudo (75mg, IV, Q4W × 4 cycles) followed by…

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Geron

Geron Receives the EC’s Approval for Rytelo (Imetelstat) to Treat Transfusion-Dependent Anemia due to Lower-Risk MDS

Shots: The EC has approved Rytelo to treat TD anemia in adults with very low, low, or intermediate risk non-del(5q) MDS, unresponsive or ineligible for erythropoietin-based therapy in 30 EEA states; commercialization to begin in select EU states by 2026 pending country-by-country reimbursement Approval was based on P-III (IMerge) study of Rytelo vs PBO…

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New Drug Designations - October 2024

New Drug Designations – October 2024

Shots:   PharmaShots' designation report provides a concise overview of the latest drug designations by major regulatory authorities, including the FDA, NMPA, and EMA   The October 2024 report covers designations granted to 33 drugs and 2 devices, encompassing 14 small molecules, 4 biologics, 8 cell and gene therapies, and 2 medical devices.  Significant trends this month…

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