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Nuvectis Expands Pipeline with ~ $1.46B Ex-China Licensing Deal for Two Late-Stage Assets from Haisco

Shots: Nuvectis has licensed exclusive ex-China rights to NXP100 (HSK39297; QD, PO), a Complement Factor B inhibitor, & NXP200 (HSK42360), a brain-penetrant paradox-breaker BRAF inhibitor from Haisco, transforming the company into a late-stage development player  As per the deal, Haisco will receive ~$40M in upfront & near-term payments, plus up to $1.421B in development,…

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Otsuka Pharmaceutical Reports P-III (VISIONARY) Trial Data on Voyxact for IgA Nephropathy (IgAN)

Shots: Otsuka reported the ongoing P-III (VISIONARY) trial data assessing Voyxact (sibeprenlimab; n= 320) vs PBO (n=152) in preserving kidney function in IgAN pts over a 24mos. treatment period At 12mos., Voyxactimproved kidney function with a mean eGFR change from baseline of +0.7 vs -4.8 mL/min/1.73 m², achieving the KDIGO treatment goal of limiting annual kidney…

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Everest Medicines

China’s NMPA Grants Full Approval to Everest Medicines’ Nefecon for the Treatment of Primary IgAN in Adults at Risk of Disease Progression

Shots: China’s NMPA has granted full approval to sNDA of Nefecon to reduce kidney function loss in adults with primary IgAN at risk of disease progression, regardless of their proteinuria levels Approval was based on global P-III (NefIgArd) trial assessing Nefecon (16mg, QD, PO) vs PBO in above pts on RASi therapy over 2yrs. (9mos.…

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Novartis

Novartis’ Vanrafia (Atrasentan) Receives the US FDA’s Accelerated Approval for Primary IgA Nephropathy (IgAN)

Shots: The US FDA has granted accelerated approval to Vanrafia for proteinuria reduction in adults with primary IgAN at risk of rapid disease progression based on the ongoing P-III (ALIGN) trial, with no requirement for REMS program; traditional approval will be supported by eGFR results expected in 2026 Trial assessed atrasentan (0.75mg, PO, QD) +…

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