George Medicines Partners with Ahngook Pharmaceutical to Commercialize GMRx2 in Korea

Shots: George Medicines has entered into an exclusive licensing & supply agreement with Ahngook Pharmaceutical, granting rights to seek regulatory approval & commercialize GMRx2 in Korea for the treatment of Hypertension As per the deal, George Medicines will receive an upfront licensing fee, potential regulatory & commercial milestone payments, as well as stepped royalties on…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 12, 2026

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AstraZeneca Reports the US FDA’s NDA Acceptance with Priority Review of Baxdrostat for Hard-to-Control Hypertension

Shots: The US FDA has accepted NDA & granted priority review to Baxdrostat as an add-on treatment of pts with uncontrolled or treatment-resistant hypertension (PDUFA: Q2’26 following use of PRV) NDA was supported by the P-III (BaxHTN) trial assessing baxdrostat (1 or 2mg, QD, PO) vs PBO on top of SoCs in 796 pts with…

ByRidhi RastogiDecember 3, 2025

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Novo Nordisk Reveals P-III (REDEFINE 1) Trial Data on CagriSema for Cardiovascular Risk Factors

Shots: The post hoc analysis of P-III (REDEFINE 1) trial assessed CagriSema (cagrilintide 2.4mg & semaglutide 2.4mg) vs PBO & individual components effects on CV risk factors in 3,417 obese/overweight pts with ≥1 obesity-related comorbidities, & without T2D Trial showed CagriSema reduced systolic BP by -10.9 mmHg over 68wks. (vs -8.8 with semaglutide, & -2.1 with PBO),…

ByRidhi RastogiNovember 7, 2025

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AstraZeneca Reports P-III (Bax24) Trial Data on Baxdrostat for Treatment-Resistant Hypertension

Shots: AstraZeneca has reported P-III (Bax24) trial data assessing baxdrostat (2mg; QD) + SoC vs PBO + SoC in 218 pts with treatment-resistant hypertension for 12wks. Trial achieved its 1EP, showing reduced 24hr. ambulatory systolic blood pressure at 12wks., with consistent efficacy across the day, incl. early morning; data to be presented at AHA’25 &…

ByRidhi RastogiOctober 7, 2025

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AstraZeneca Reports P-III (BaxHTN) Trial Data on Baxdrostat for Uncontrolled or Treatment Resistant Hypertension

Shots: The P-III (BaxHTN) trial assessed baxdrostat (1 or 2mg) vs PBO on top of SoCs in 796 pts with uncontrolled or treatment resistant hypertension over 12wks.; P-III (Bax24) trial readout is expected in late 2025 Trial met its 1EP, reducing mean seated SBP at 12wks. by 15.7 (2mg) & 14.5 mmHg (1mg), with PBO-adjusted…

ByRidhi RastogiSeptember 1, 2025

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AstraZeneca Reports P-III (BaxHTN) Trial Results of Baxdrostat for Uncontrolled or Treatment Resistant Hypertension

Shots: AstraZeneca has reported P-III (BaxHTN) trial findings on baxdrostat in pts with uncontrolled hypertension on two antihypertensives & those with resistant hypertension on ≥3 drugs, incl. a diuretic The P-III (BaxHTN) trial evaluated baxdrostat (1 or 2mg) vs PBO on top of SoCs in 796 pts over 12wks. At Wk. 24, 300 pts on…

ByRidhi RastogiJuly 14, 2025

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The US FDA Approves George Medicines’ Widaplik for Hypertension in Adults

Shots: George Medicines’ Widaplik (telmisartan, amlodipine, and indapamide) has been approved by the US FDA for treating adult hypertension, including as initial therapy; launch is anticipated in Q4’25 The approval was supported by two P-III global studies showing Widaplik significantly improved blood pressure and control rates vs PBO & dual drug combinations Widaplik (GMRx2), a…

ByDipanshu DixitJune 11, 2025

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Rona Therapeutics Reports NMPA’s IND Acceptance of RN1871 for Hypertension

Shots: China’s NMPA has accepted IND application for RN1871 for hypertension, with Rona planning to advance it in P-I trial to assess its safety, PK, & preliminary efficacy in humans Preclinical studies have demonstrated AGT suppression & sustained blood pressure control, with reduced dosing frequency of RN1871 RN1871 is engineered to suppress AGT mRNA expression in the…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 22, 2025

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Boehringer Ingelheim Launches Semintra in the EU to Treat Feline Hypertension

Shots: BI has launched Semintra (4mg/mL) in the EU for the treatment of systemic hypertension in cats Semintra has shown clinical efficacy in reducing proteinuria & blood pressure, which may help restore kidney balance while also promoting cat’s appetite, activity levels, & QoL Semintra (QD) is a telmisartan solution administered orally or on top…

ByRidhi RastogiFebruary 13, 2025

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Idorsia’s Tryvio Receives the US FDA’s Approval for the Treatment of Hypertension

Shots: The US FDA has approved Tryvio (12.5mg, oral, QD, with/without food) in addition with antihypertensive drugs to treat hypertensive adults not controlled on other drugs The P-III (PRECISION) trial assessed the efficacy of Tryvio for hypertensive adults with SBP ≥140 mmHg receiving at least 3 antihypertensive therapies with the 1EP as change in SiSBP…

ByDipanshu DixitMarch 20, 2024

George Medicines Partners with Ahngook Pharmaceutical to Commercialize GMRx2 in Korea

AstraZeneca Reports the US FDA’s NDA Acceptance with Priority Review of Baxdrostat for Hard-to-Control Hypertension

Novo Nordisk Reveals P-III (REDEFINE 1) Trial Data on CagriSema for Cardiovascular Risk Factors

AstraZeneca Reports P-III (Bax24) Trial Data on Baxdrostat for Treatment-Resistant Hypertension

AstraZeneca Reports P-III (BaxHTN) Trial Data on Baxdrostat for Uncontrolled or Treatment Resistant Hypertension

AstraZeneca Reports P-III (BaxHTN) Trial Results of Baxdrostat for Uncontrolled or Treatment Resistant Hypertension

The US FDA Approves George Medicines’ Widaplik for Hypertension in Adults

Rona Therapeutics Reports NMPA’s IND Acceptance of RN1871 for Hypertension

Boehringer Ingelheim Launches Semintra in the EU to Treat Feline Hypertension

Idorsia’s Tryvio Receives the US FDA’s Approval for the Treatment of Hypertension

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