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Merck Receives the US FDA’s Approval for Perioperative Keytruda for Locally Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (LA-HNSCC)

Shots: The US FDA has approved neoadj. Keytruda followed by adj. Keytruda + SoC radiotherapy (RT) ± cisplatin & then as a single agent to treat operable LA-HNSCC based on P-III (KEYNOTE-689) trial Trial assessed neoadj. Keytruda (200mg, IV, Q3W × 2 cycles), followed by adj. Keytruda (15 cycles) + SoC RT ± cisplatin vs…

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Alvotech & Dr. Reddy’s

Alvotech Collaborates with Dr. Reddy’s to Co-Develop a Biosimilar Version of Keytruda

Shots: Alvotech has entered into a collaboration & license agreement with Dr. Reddy’s to co-develop, manufacture & commercialize a biosimilar version of Merck's Keytruda (pembrolizumab) globally As per the deal, Alvotech & Dr. Reddy’s will jointly develop & manufacture the biosimilar candidate, sharing costs & responsibilities, with each retaining the right to commercialize it globally,…

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Immutep

Immutep Reports P-IIb (KEYNOTE-C34/ TACTI-003) Trial Data of Eftilagimod Alfa + Keytruda for Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)

Shots: Immutep has reported Cohort B data from P-IIb (KEYNOTE-C34/ TACTI-003) trial, with Cohort B assessing eftilagimod alfa + Keytruda as a 1L treatment of recurrent/metastatic HNSCC pts with PD-L1 expression (CPS <1) As of Mar 31, 2025, trial showed improved mOS of 17.6mos. in evaluable pts (n=31) compared to historical mOS of cetuximab +…

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Merck

Merck Reports P-III (KEYNOTE-689) Trial Data of Perioperative Keytruda for Locally Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Shots: The P-III (KEYNOTE-689) trial assessed neoadj. Keytruda (200mg, IV, Q3W × 2 cycles), followed by adj. Keytruda (× 15 cycles) + SoC radiotherapy (RT) ± cisplatin vs adj. SoC RT without cisplatin in treatment-naïve pts (n=714) with stage III/IVA resected LA-HNSCC; sBLA under the FDA’s review (PDUFA: Jun 23, 2025) At 38.3 mos. mFU,…

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Top 20 Biopharma 2025

Top 20 Biopharma Companies of 2025 

Shots:  Driven by innovation and a steadfast commitment to advancing cutting-edge therapies, the biopharma industry experienced robust growth in 2024, marked by significant revenue milestones  With a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.87%, the global biopharma market is expected to reach $1.41 trillion by 2032. In 2024, Pfizer led the industry with total…

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Merck

Merck’s Keytruda Regimen Receives Health Canada’s Approval for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma (MPM)

Shots: Health Canada has approved Keytruda + pemetrexed + Pt-based CT as 1L treatment of unresectable advanced or metastatic MPM based on P-II/III (IND.227/KEYNOTE-483) trial led by CCTG in collaboration with NCIN & IFCT Trial assessed the regimen in MPM pts (n=440) who received either Keytruda (200mg, IV) + pemetrexed (500mg/m^2) & Pt-based CT on Day…

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Daiichi Sankyo

Daiichi Sankyo Reports the First Patient Dosing in P-III (DESTINY-Gastric05) Trial of Enhertu Regimen to Treat G/GEJ Cancer

Shots: Daiichi has reported first pts dosing in its P-III (DESTINY-Gastric05) trial assessing Enhertu regimen in 1L, inoperable, locally advanced or metastatic HER2+ (IHC 3+ or IHC 2+/ISH+) G/GEJ cancer pts, with PD-L1 CPS ≥1 Trial will assess efficacy & safety of Enhertu (5.4mg/kg) + Keytruda + fluoropyrimidine-based CT vs trastuzumab + Keytruda + Pt-based…

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