Frontier Biotechnologies and GSK Forge ~$1B Global Licensing Deal for siRNA Therapeutics

Shots: Frontier has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with GSK for two Small Interfering RNA (siRNA) assets in immunology, incl. one IND-stage candidate & one preclinical program As per the deal, GSK will gain exclusive global rights to develop, manufacture, & commercialize two of Frontier’s siRNA candidates, while Frontier will receive $40M upfront, up…

ByRidhi RastogiFebruary 24, 2026

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GSK Reports the EC Approval of Exdensur (Depemokimab) for Asthma with Type 2 Inflammation and CRSwNP

Shots: EC approved Exdensur as an add-on maintenance therapy for asthma pts (≥12yrs.) with type 2 inflammation (eosinophilic) & as add-on therapy for inadequately controlled CRSwNP, based on P-III (SWIFT & ANCHOR) trials, respectively In SWIFT-1 (n=382) & SWIFT-2 (n=380), Exdensur reduced asthma exacerbations by 58% & 48% over 52wks. (1EP), with pooled data showing a 72%…

ByRidhi RastogiFebruary 17, 2026

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NMPA Accepts GSK’s Arexvy Submission to Prevent Lower Respiratory Tract Disease in Adults

Shots: The Chinese NMPA has accepted the application of Arexvy RSV vaccine for the prevention of LRTD caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in adults aged ≥60yrs.; regulatory decision is expected by 2027 Submission was based on extensive clinical data, incl. results from the P-III trial assessing safety & immunogenicity of Arexvy in adults (≥60yrs.)…

ByRidhi RastogiFebruary 10, 2026

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GSK Reports the EC Approval of Nucala (Mepolizumab) for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Shots: The EC has approved Nucala as an add-on maintenance treatment of adults with uncontrolled COPD characterised by raised blood eosinophils phenotype on a combination of an inhaled corticosteroid, a long-acting beta2-agonist (LABA), & a long-acting muscarinic antagonist Approval was based on the P-III (MATINEE) trial assessing Nucala (100mg, SC, Q4W; n=403) vs PBO (n=401)…

ByRidhi RastogiFebruary 6, 2026

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GSK’s Arexvy Receives the EC Approval to Prevent Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Disease

Shots: The EC has approved the Arexvy RSV vaccine for adults ≥18 yrs in Europe. While it was previously authorized only for adults ≥50 yrs at risk The adjuvanted RSV vaccine includes a stabilized form of a protein from the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), called the prefusion F protein (RSVPreF3), combined with GSK’s AS01E adjuvant,…

ByDipanshu DixitJanuary 27, 2026

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GSK and Shionogi Restructure ViiV Healthcare Ownership as Pfizer Exits

Shots: GSK & Shionogi, together with Pfizer, have agreed to replace Pfizer’s 11.7% economic interest in ViiV Healthcare with an investment by Shionogi, reshaping the ownership structure of ViiV Healthcare As per the deal, ViiV Healthcare will issue new shares to Shionogi for $2.125B, cancel Pfizer’s stake, pay Pfizer $1.875B, & distribute a $0.25B special…

ByRidhi RastogiJanuary 21, 2026

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EMA Marketing Authorization of New Drugs in December 2025

Shots: Innovation in drug development continues to reshape patient care across dermatology, cardiology, immunology, oncology, respiratory medicine, and infectious diseases, as regulatory momentum in Europe remains strong toward the end of 2025. Recent EMA actions highlight how advanced biologics, precision small molecules, and next-generation vaccines are translating clinical breakthroughs into real-world impact. In December 2025, the EMA…

ByDipanshu DixitJanuary 20, 2026

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The US FDA New Drug Approvals in December 2025

Shots: Innovation peaked in December 2025, as the FDA delivered a wave of approvals spanning cardiometabolic disease, infectious disease, respiratory immunology, rare hematologic disorders, and acute cardiovascular and neurologic conditions highlighting both scientific breadth and clinical precision Seven notable therapies crossed the regulatory finish line, including LIB Therapeutics’ Lerochol for LDL lowering, Innoviva’s Nuzolvence for gonorrhea, GSK’s Exdensur for asthma with eosinophilic phenotype, Cytokinetics’ Myqorzo…

ByDipanshu DixitJanuary 13, 2026

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GSK Reports P-III (B-Well 1 & B-Well 2) Trial Data on Bepirovirsen for Chronic Hepatitis B

Shots: GSK has reported P-III (B-Well 1 & B-Well 2) trial results assessing bepirovirsen vs PBO in over 1,800 pts from 29 countries for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B (CHB) Both trials met the 1EP, with bepirovirsen delivering a statistically significant, clinically meaningful functional cure & showing superior cure rates vs SoC; Results were…

ByRidhi RastogiJanuary 8, 2026

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GSK Reports the MHLW Approval of Exdensur (Depemokimab) for Severe Asthma and CRSwNP

Shots: GSK’s Exdensur was approved for sev. or refractory bronchial asthma unresponsive to existing therapies & for CRSwNP in pts whose disease remains inadequately controlled with SoC, based on the P-III (SWIFT & ANCHOR) trials, respectively; filings under regulatory review in the EU & China SWIFT-1 (n=382) & SWIFT-2 (n=380) trials showed depemokimab reduced asthma…

ByRidhi RastogiJanuary 6, 2026

Frontier Biotechnologies and GSK Forge ~$1B Global Licensing Deal for siRNA Therapeutics

GSK Reports the EC Approval of Exdensur (Depemokimab) for Asthma with Type 2 Inflammation and CRSwNP

NMPA Accepts GSK’s Arexvy Submission to Prevent Lower Respiratory Tract Disease in Adults

GSK Reports the EC Approval of Nucala (Mepolizumab) for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

GSK’s Arexvy Receives the EC Approval to Prevent Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Disease

GSK and Shionogi Restructure ViiV Healthcare Ownership as Pfizer Exits

EMA Marketing Authorization of New Drugs in December 2025

The US FDA New Drug Approvals in December 2025

GSK Reports P-III (B-Well 1 & B-Well 2) Trial Data on Bepirovirsen for Chronic Hepatitis B

GSK Reports the MHLW Approval of Exdensur (Depemokimab) for Severe Asthma and CRSwNP

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