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BioCryst to Acquire Astria Therapeutics in ~$700M Cash-and-Stock Transaction

Shots: BioCryst Pharmaceuticals has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Astria Therapeutics, strengthening its allergic & immunology portfolio As per the deal, Astria shareholders will receive $8.55 in cash + 0.59 BioCryst shares, valuing Astria at $13/share with an enterprise value of ~$700M (equity value: ~$920M), plus Astria shareholders will hold ~15% of pro…

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Intellia Therapeutics

Intellia Therapeutics Completes Enrollment in the P-III (HAELO) Study of Lonvoguran Ziclumeran (lonvo-z) in Hereditary Angioedema (HAE) Patients

Shots: Intellia Therapeutics completed enrollment in the global P-III (HAELO) study evaluating lonvo-z for treating HAE, finishing within 9mos. since the first patient was dosed in Jan 2025, with nearly half of the participants enrolled from the US The study P-III (HAELO) study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of lonvo-z in ≥60 adults and…

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KalVista Pharmaceuticals Reports EC and Swissmedic Approval of Ekterly (Sebetralstat) for Hereditary Angioedema (HAE) 

Shots:  The EC and Swissmedic have approved Ekterly to treat acute HAE attacks in pts (age≥12) across EEA states. Launch is expected in Germany in Q4’25 and in Switzerland in H2’26  Ekterly’s approval by the EC and Swissmedic was based on the P-III (KONFIDENT) trial. Published in NEJM (May 2024), results showed significantly faster symptom…

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Ionis

Ionis Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Dawnzera (Donidalorsen) as a Prophylactic Treatment of Hereditary Angioedema (HAE)

Shots: The US FDA has approved Dawnzera (donidalorsen; 80mg SC, Q4W/Q8W) as a prophylactic treatment against attacks in pts (≥12yrs.) with hereditary angioedema; available in the US in coming days Approval was based on P-III (OASIS-HAE) trial & OASISplus OLE study, where P-III showed 81% fewer monthly HAE attacks over 24wks. (87% from 2nd dose) &…

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CSL Receives Health Canada’s Approval for Andembry as a Prophylactic Treatment of Hereditary Angioedema (HAE)

Shots:  Health Canada has approved Andembry (garadacimab) for HAE pts (≥12yrs) Approval was based on P-III (VANGUARD) trial assessing Andembry (n=39) vs PBO (n=25) for 6mos., which showed 62% pts remained attack-free, with reduction in overall HAE attacks by >99% median & 89.2% mean; data was published in The Lancet Interim analysis of the ongoing OLE…

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KalVista Reports the CHMP’s Positive Opinion on Sebetralstat for Treating Hereditary Angioedema

Shots: The CHMP has recommended sebetralstat to treat acute attacks of hereditary angioedema (HAE) pts (≥12yrs.); EC’s decision expected by early Oct 2025. Application is under review in Japan & other regions Approval was based on P-III (KONFIDENT) study assessing sebetralstat (300mg & 600mg) vs PBO in 136 HAE pts (≥12yrs.) across 20 countries KONFIDENT data…

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KalVista Reports the MHRA Approval of Ekterly (Sebetralstat) for Treating Hereditary Angioedema

Shots: The UK’s MHRA has approved Ekterly (sebetralstat) to treat hereditary angioedema (HAE) pts (≥12yrs.). Awaits approval in various global markets incl. the EU & Japan  Approval was based on P-III (KONFIDENT) study assessing Ekterly (300mg & 600mg) vs PBO in 136 HAE pts (≥12yrs.) across 20 countries, which showed faster symptom relief, reduced attack severity &…

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KalVista Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Ekterly (Sebetralstat) for Treating Hereditary Angioedema

Shots: The US FDA has approved Ekterly (sebetralstat) to treat hereditary angioedema (HAE) pts (≥12yrs.), with US availability expected immediately Approval was based on P-III (KONFIDENT) study assessing Ekterly (300mg & 600mg) vs PBO in 136 HAE pts (≥12yrs.) across 20 countries & KONFIDENT-S OLE study KONFIDENT data was published in The NEJM, which showed…

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CSL Receives the US FDA Approval for Andembry as a Prophylactic Treatment of Hereditary Angioedema (HAE)

Shots:   The US FDA has approved Andembry (garadacimab-gxii) for HAE pts (≥12yrs); commercially available before Jun 2025 end Approval was based on P-III (VANGUARD) trial assessing Andembry (n=39) vs PBO (n=25) for 6mos., which showed 62% pts remained attack-free, with reduction in overall HAE attacks by >99% median & 89.2% mean, as well as attacks requiring…

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BioCryst

BioCryst Reports the US FDA’s NDA Acceptance and Priority Review of Orladeyo for Hereditary Angioedema (HAE)

Shots: The US FDA has accepted NDA & granted priority review to Orladeyo (berotralstat) for the treatment of HAE pts (2-11yrs.), with PDUFA action date of Sep 12, 2025. Line extension application has been filed with the EMA; further filings are planned globally incl. Japan & Canada NDA was supported by P-III (APeX-P) trial assessing Orladeyo…

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