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SDoH screening can help identify patient needs, support faster clinical decisions, and improve patient-centric care
A first-of-its-kind lupus study surveyed 69 patients across two institutions to assess the feasibility of routine SDoH screening in lupus clinics and identify related barriers and enablers at the physician, care team, and patient levels
Vijay Nadipelli, Senior Director…
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PharmaShots has compiled a list of US FDA-approved drugs in the month of March 2025
The US FDA has approved a total of 2 new drug including 2 new molecular entities leading to the treatment of patients and advances in the healthcare industry
The major highlighted drug was GSK’s Blujepa securing approval for treating…
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ABL Bio has entered into a global licensing agreement with GSK for its Grabody-B BBB shuttle platform to develop therapies targeting various novel pathways using antibodies, siRNA, & ASOs for neurodegenerative diseases
As per the deal, GSK will handle preclinical & clinical activities, manufacturing, & marketing of the potential programs in exchange for ~$99.4M,…
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GSK presented data at the American College of Rheumatology from a multi-center cohort study highlighting the achievement of complete renal response in patients with active lupus nephritis
The study evaluated the attainment of modified complete renal response (mCRR) in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and active lupus nephritis (LN), comparing characteristics between mCRR…
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The US FDA has approved Blujepa to treat uUTIs in female adults (≥40kg) & adolescents (≥12yrs., ≥40kg) caused by E. coli, K. pneumoniae, C. freundii complex, S. saprophyticus & E. faecalis; commercially available in H2’25
Approval was based on P-III (EAGLE-2, n=1531; EAGLE-3, n=1605) studies assessing gepotidacin (1500mg, PO, BID for 5 days) vs nitrofurantoin (100mg, PO, BID for 5 days)…
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The FDA has accepted review application for BLA of depemokimab as an add-on maintenance therapy for inadequately controlled asthma pts (≥12yrs.) with type 2 inflammation marked by blood eosinophil count as well as CRSwNP (PDUFA: Dec 16, 2025), based on P-III (SWIFT & ANCHOR) trials, respectively
SWIFT-1 (n=382) & SWIFT-2 (n=380) studies assessed…
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The P-III (ANCHOR-1: N=271, ANCHOR-2: N=257) trial assessed depemokimab + SoC vs PBO + SoC in CRSwNP pts that showed early benefits lasting over 52wks. ANCHOR data with SWIFT-1 & 2 trial data will support global filings for asthma with type 2 inflammation & CRSwNP
Pooled analysis of 2EPs showed 0.7-point NPS decrease (-0.9 to…
Top 20 Life Sciences Deals of 2024 by Total Deal Value
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Life Sciences Dealmaking 2024 outlined a new genre of strategies for shaping global healthcare landscapes by targeting emerging technologies and addressing unmet needs
In 2024, Arrowhead’s global licensing and commercialization deal with Sarepta Therapeutics for $11.37B ranked first in the list, followed by…
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China’s NMPA has accepted the NDA for Nucala as an add-on treatment for COPD with eosinophilic phenotype based on P-III (MATINEE) study; global regulatory filings is ongoing
The MATINEE study assessing Nucala (100mg, Q4W, SC) vs PBO in addition to inhaled triple therapy in COPD pts (n=804) with type 2 inflammation achieved its 1EP, showing…
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The US FDA has approved Penmenvy for individuals (10-25yrs) to protect against 5 serogroups of N. meningitidis (A, B, C, W, & Y) responsible for IMD. Meanwhile, the CDC's ACIP will vote on Feb 26, 2025, to recommend the use of Penmenvy in adolescents & young adults
Approval was supported by 2 P-III…

