Shots:
The US FDA has approved Monjuvi (tafasitamab-cxix) + rituximab & lenalidomide for the treatment of adult pts with r/r follicular lymphoma (FL)
Approval was based on the P-III (inMIND) trial assessing Monjuvi regimen vs PBO + rituximab & lenalidomide in adults (n=654) with r/r Grade 1 to 3a FL or r/r nodal, splenic or…
Shots:
FDA has approved Zynyz (retifanlimab-dlwr) + Pt-based CT as 1L treatment of inoperable locally recurrent or metastatic SCAC, & as monotx. for locally recurrent or metastatic SCAC progressing on or intolerant to Pt-based CT; EMA & PMDA’s application are under review
Approval was based on P-III (POD1UM-303/InterAACT2) trial assessing Zynyz + Pt-based CT vs…
Shots:
Q1’2025 highlights major acquisitions in the pharma and biotech industry along with clinical trial results and approvals. The talk of the town remained Intra-Cellular Therapies’ acquisition by Johnson & Johnson for ~$14.6B
The quarter highlighted breakthrough results, pivotal clinical data, including Eli Lilly and Incyte's P-III Study Data of Baricitinib to treat Alopecia Areata
PharmaShots brings…
Shots:
The 2 P-III (STOP-HS1 & STOP-HS2) trials assessed povorcitinib (45 or 75mg, QD, PO) vs PBO in mod. to sev. HS pts (≥18yrs.; n=600 each) for 12wks., followed by 42wk. extension & 30-day follow-up
STOP-HS1 met its 1EP, with povorcitinib (45 mg/75 mg) showing higher HiSCR50 rates at Wk. 12 (40.2%/40.6% vs 29.7%), while…
Shots:
The P-III (BRAVE-AA-PEDS) trial assessed baricitinib (2 or 4mg, QD, PO) vs PBO in 257 pts (12 to <18yrs.) with severe AA, where 89% had significant scalp hair loss, 65% had minimal/no eyebrow hair, & 57% had minimal/no eyelash hair with ClinRO of 2/3; next cohort (6 to <12yrs) enrollment to start in 2026…
Shots:
Incyte has reported P-III (TRuE-PN: TRuE-PN1 & TRuE-PN2) clinical program data assessing Opzelura (BID) vs vehicle in ~180 PN pts (≥18yrs.) each for 12wks
TRuE-PN1 showed ≥4-point WI-NRS4 improvement at 12wks. (1EP; 44.6% vs 20.6%), with itch relief by Day 7 (22.4% vs 8.0%). It also met its 2EPs, incl. higher IGA-CPG-S-TS score…
Shots:
Incyte has partnered with Genesis to advance research, discovery, & development of novel small molecules using GEMS (Genesis Exploration of Molecular Space) AI platform, initially focusing on targets selected by Incyte
As per the agreement, Incyte will gain exclusive rights to develop & commercialize products arising from this deal in exchange for $30M…
Shots:
Based on P-II (AGAVE-201) study, Niktimvo got FDA approval to treat chronic GvHD patients who failed at least two lines of previous therapy
Niktimvo patients (0.3 mg/kg, Q2W, n=79) achieved 75% ORR in 6mos. with 1.5mos. mToR; 60% maintained response at 12mos. Study also met key exploratory EPs, 56% patients achieved ≥7-point improvement in…
Shots:
Immunology remains one of the most explored therapy areas. Companies focusing on immunology are steadfastly working to advance treatment options by developing drugs, vaccines, and antibodies
In 2023, the global immunology market size was valued at $98.22B and expected to register $263.22B by 2033, with a CAGR of 10.36% from 2024 to 2033. AbbVie…
Shots:
The second quarter of 2024 highlights major acquisitions in the pharma and biotech industry along with clinical trial results and approvals. The highlight of the quarter was Vertex’ acquisition of Alpine Immune Sciences for ~$4.9B
This quarter also showcased multiple clinical trial results including Moderna’s P-III Study Data of mRNA-1283 Vaccine to Prevent COVID-19…

