Ipsen Reports P-II (ELMWOOD) Trial Data of Elafibranor for Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)

Shots: Ipsen has reported P-II (ELMWOOD) trial data assessing elafibranor (80 or 120mg) vs PBO in 68 PSC pts for 12wks.; 96wks. OLE study evaluating elafibranor (120mg) is ongoing Trial demonstrated favorable safety & tolerability (1EP) at Wk. 12, with elafibranor 80 or 120mg vs PBO showing TRAEs 68.2%, 78.3% vs 69.6% pts, respectively Elafibranor…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 24, 2025

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Ipsen’s Kayfanda (Odevixibat) Gains the CHMP’s Positive Opinion to Treat Cholestatic Pruritus in Alagille Syndrome (ALGS)

Shots: The CHMP’s positive opinion of Kayfanda to treat cholestatic pruritus in ALGS individuals (≥6mos.) was based on P-III (ASSERT) study. EC’s decision is anticipated in Q3’24 The P-III (ASSERT) study assessed the safety & efficacy of Kayfanda (120µg/kg/day) vs PBO for 24wks.to relieve itch in ALGS patients (n=52; 0-17yrs.) across North America, EU,…

ByDipanshu DixitJuly 27, 2024

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Ipsen’s Iqirvo (Elafibranor) Gains the CHMP’s Positive Opinion for Treating Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC)

Shots: The CHMP’s positive opinion of Iqirvo (PPAR agonist) + ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) for PBC adults having inadequate UDCA response or Iqirvo alone for UDCA intolerant patients was based on P-III (ELATIVE) study. EC’s decision is anticipated in Q3’24. The company has submitted Iqirvo for PBC to the MHRA The P-III (ELATIVE) study assessed Iqirvo…

ByDipanshu DixitJuly 26, 2024

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Insights+: The US FDA New Drug Approvals in June 2024

Shots: PharmaShots has compiled a list of US FDA-approved drugs in the month of June 2024 The US FDA approved a total of 5 new drugs including 4 new molecular entities and 1 biologic leading to the treatments for patients and advances in the healthcare industry The major highlighted drug was Ipsen’s Iqirvo for the treatment…

ByDipanshu DixitJuly 16, 2024

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Ipsen’s Iqirvo (Elafibranor) Gains the US FDA’s Accelerated Approval for Treating Primary Biliary Cholangitis

Shots: The US FDA has granted accelerated approval to Iqirvo (80mg tablets) in addition to ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) to treat PBC adults having inadequate response to UDCA or as monotx. in UDCA intolerant patients. Full approval depends on (ELFIDENCE) confirmatory trial The approval was based on a P-III (ELATIVE) study assessing the safety & efficacy…

ByDipanshu DixitJune 10, 2024

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Insights+: The US FDA New Drug Approvals in August 2023

Shots: The US FDA approved 10 NDAs and 3 BLA in August 2023, leading to treatments for patients and advances in the healthcare industry. The CDER and CBER approved 89 novel products in 2023 In August 2023, the major highlights drugs were Zurzuvae (zuranolone) approval for women with postpartum depression and Veopoz (pozelimab-bbfg) for children…

BySenior EditorSeptember 20, 2023

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Insights+: The US FDA New Drug Approvals in June 2023

Shots: The US FDA approved 12 NDAs and 3 BLA in June 2023, leading to treatments for patients and advances in the healthcare industry. The CDER and CBER approved 69 novel products in 2023 In June 2023, the major highlights drugs were Talzenna + Xtandi approval for prostate cancer, Rystiggo for generalized myasthenia gravis PharmaShots…

BySenior EditorJuly 19, 2023

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PharmaShots’ Key Highlights of First Quarter 2023

Shots: The first quarter of 2023 highlights major acquisitions in the pharma and biotech industry along with multiple approvals. Meanwhile, Selecta and Sobi reported P-III trial (DISSOLVE I & II) results of SEL-212 for chronic refractory gout Starting with the latest acquisitions, Pfizer acquired Seagen for ~$43B. The first quarter of the year also showcases…

BySenior EditorApril 3, 2023

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PharmaShots Interview: Ipsen’s Dr. Med. Steven Hildemann Shares Insight on the EC’s Approval of Cabometyx + Nivolumab for Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma

In an interview with PharmaShots, Prof. Dr. Med. Steven Hildemann, Executive Vice President, Chief Medical Officer, Head of Global Medical Affairs, and Patient Safety of Ipsen share his views on the approval of the combination regimen for aRCC. He also shed light on the company's near-term goals in the coming years. Shots: The EC approval is based…

BySenior EditorMay 11, 2021

Ipsen Reports P-II (ELMWOOD) Trial Data of Elafibranor for Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)

Ipsen’s Kayfanda (Odevixibat) Gains the CHMP’s Positive Opinion to Treat Cholestatic Pruritus in Alagille Syndrome (ALGS)

Ipsen’s Iqirvo (Elafibranor) Gains the CHMP’s Positive Opinion for Treating Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC)

Insights+: The US FDA New Drug Approvals in June 2024

Ipsen’s Iqirvo (Elafibranor) Gains the US FDA’s Accelerated Approval for Treating Primary Biliary Cholangitis

Insights+: The US FDA New Drug Approvals in June 2023

PharmaShots’ Key Highlights of First Quarter 2023

PharmaShots Interview: Ipsen’s Dr. Med. Steven Hildemann Shares Insight on the EC’s Approval of Cabometyx + Nivolumab for Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma

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