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The Chinese NMPA has approved Nucala as an add-on maintenance treatment of adults with inadequately controlled COPD characterised by eosinophilic phenotype based on the P-III (MATINEE & METREX) trial; EMA filing is under review
MATINEE assessed Nucala (100mg, SC, Q4W) vs PBO in COPD pts (n=804) with type 2 inflammation while METREX evaluated it…
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Samsung Biologics’ US subsidiary entered a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Human Genome Sciences from GSK, securing its first US based manufacturing site in Rockville, Maryland
As per the deal terms, Samsung Biologics will acquire the Rockville assets for $280M, with closing expected by end of Q1’26, while retaining 500+ employees to ensure…
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FDA has approved GSK’s Exdensur as an add-on maintenance therapy for asthma pts (≥12yrs.) with an eosinophilic phenotype following MHRA’s approval for both asthma & CRSwNP; regulatory review is ongoing in EU, Japan & China
Approval was based on the P-III trials: SWIFT-1 (n=382) & SWIFT-2 (n=380) assessing Exdensur vs PBO, both in addition to SoC,…
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CHMP recommended GSK's depemokimab as 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; EC’s decision expected in Q1’26
SWIFT-1 (n=382) & SWIFT-2 (n=380) trials showed depemokimab reduced asthma exacerbations by 54% over 52wks. (1EP)…
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The US FDA has approved GSK's Blujepa (gepotidacin) for the treatment of pts (≥12yrs.; ≥45kg) with uGC caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae who have limited or no alternative options for treatment
Approval was backed by P-III (EAGLE-1) trial assessing Blujepa (2 doses × 3000mg; PO) vs ceftriaxone (500mg; IM) + azithromycin (1000mg; PO) in ~600 pts with…
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The US FDA has granted ODD to GSK’s risvutatug rezetecan (GSK5764227) for the treatment of small-cell lung cancer (SCLC)
Designation was supported by preliminary P-I (ARTEMIS-001) trial data showing durable responses in pts with extensive-stage SCLC treated with risvutatug rezetecan
GSK’227 is a B7-H3-targeted ADC developed by Hansoh Pharma for various solid tumors. GSK…
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GSK has entered into a strategic research collaboration with LTZ Therapeutics to advance the development of novel myeloid cell engagers (MCEs) in oncology, leveraging LTZ’s immune-engager platform
Under the collaboration, GSK & LTZ aim to develop up to four MCE therapies for hematologic cancers & solid tumors, with GSK receiving an exclusive option to…
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GSK has entered into a worldwide exclusive license agreement with Empirico to develop & commercialize EMP-012
As per the deal,Empirico will lead P-I development of EMP-012, following which GSK will take over global development, regulatory filings, & commercialization, with Empirico receiving $85M upfront, ~$660M in development, regulatory & commercial milestones, & tiered royalties on…
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Syndivia has granted GSK exclusive global rights to develop and commercialize a preclinical ADC for the treatment of metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC)
As per the deal, GSK will handle global development, manufacturing, & commercialization of the ADC in exchange for an upfront payment, along with development & commercial milestone payments up to a total of…
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The US FDA has approved Blenrep + BorDex for the treatment of r/r MM in adults who have received ≥1 prior therapy, incl. a proteasome inhibitor & an immunomodulatory agent. NDA under NMPA’s priority review
Approval was based on P-III (DREAMM-7) trial assessing Blenrep (2.5mg/kg, IV, Q3W) in combination with BorDex for 8 cycles, then as a single…

