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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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GSK Receives the US FDA’s Approval for Benlysta to Treat Active Lupus Nephritis (LN)

Shots: The US FDA has approved Benlysta (belimumab) 200 mg/mL Autoinjector for SC use in pts (age≥5) with active LN receiving standard therapy Benlysta (belimumab) is a BLyS-specific inhibitor that reduces B cell survival and differentiation by binding to soluble BLyS, targeting autoreactive B cells. With this approval, GSK offers a first-of-its-kind at-home SC option…

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GSK Reports the MHLW’s sNDA Acceptance of Arexvy to Prevent Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Disease

Shots: Japan’s MHLW has accepted sNDA of Arexvy RSV vaccine for adults aged 18-49yrs. at increased risk, expanding its use beyond those aged ≥50yrs. Submission was based on P-IIIb trial (n=1458) assessing non-inferiority & safety of Arexvy RSV vaccine in individuals (18-49yrs.; n=426) compared to adults (≥60yrs.; n=429); an additional cohort (18-49yrs.; n=603) was followed for…

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GSK & Spero Therapeutics Reports Early Conclusion of P-III (PIVOT-PO) Trial of Tebipenem HBr for Complicated Urinary Tract Infections (cUTIs) 

Shots: GSK & Spero Therapeutics have reported early conclusion of P-III (PIVOT-PO) trial for efficacy of tebipenem HBr to treat cUTIs, incl. pyelonephritis following IDMC recommendation based on positive interim analysis; US FDA’s filing is expected in H2’25 The P-III (PIVOT-PO) trial assessed tebipenem pivoxil HBr (600mg, PO, every 6hrs.) vs imipenem-cilastin (500mg, IV, every…

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GSK Reports Health Canada’s NDS Acceptance of Depemokimab for Asthma with Type 2 Inflammation and CRSwNP

Shots: Health Canada has accepted NDS of depemokimab as an adjunctive therapy for asthma pts (≥12yrs.) with type 2 inflammation marked by blood eosinophil count as well as inadequately controlled CRSwNP based on P-III (SWIFT & ANCHOR) trials, respectively    SWIFT-1 (n=382) & SWIFT-2 (n=380) trials assessed depemokimab vs PBO + SoC, ICS & controller…

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GSK Receives the CHMP’s Positive Opinion for Blenrep (Belantamab Mafodotin) Regimens to Treat R/R Multiple Myeloma

S Shots: CHMP recommended Blenrep + BorDex & PomDex in MM pts with ≥1 prior therapy; EC decision expected in Q3’25. Review ongoing in the US (PDUFA: Jul 23, 2025), Canada, China (PR for DREAMM-7), & Switzerland (PR for DREAMM-8) Opinion was based on P-III (DREAMM-7 & DREAMM-8) trials assessing Blenrep + BorDex vs Darzalex + BorDex in 494…

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