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Formycon Partners with MS Pharma to Commercialize FYB206 (Biosimilar, Keytruda) in the MENA Region

Shots: Formycon has entered into an exclusive licensing & supply agreement with MS Pharma for the commercialization of Formycon’s FYB206, a biosimilar version of Merck’s Keytruda (pembrolizumab), in the MENA region As per the deal, Formycon will receive an upfront payment, potential development & regulatory milestones, & a significant share of regional gross profits, though…

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Kelun Biotech

Kelun-Biotech Reports P-III (OptiTROP-Lung05) Trial Data on Sacituzumab Tirumotecan + Keytruda for PD-L1-Positive NSCLC

Shots: Kelun-Biotech has reported P-III (OptiTROP-Lung05) trial data assessing sacituzumab tirumotecan (sac-TMT/SKB264/MK-2870) + Keytruda vs Keytruda monotx. as a 1L treatment for PD-L1-positive locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC with PD-L1 TPS ≥1% The trial met its 1EP of improved PFS, as concluded by IDMC & showed a favorable trend in the OS Additionally, the company…

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Astellas and Pfizer Report the US FDA Approval of Perioperative Padcev + Keytruda for Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer (MIBC)

Shots: FDA has approved Padcev (enfortumab vedotin-ejfv) + Keytruda or Keytruda Qlex for neoadj. & adj. treatment for cisplatin-ineligible  pts with MIBC, before the PDUFA action date (Apr 07, 2026) Approval was based on the P-III (KEYNOTE-905/EV-303) trial, which randomized cisplatin-ineligible MIBC pts to Arm A (3 cycles of Keytruda + surgery with 14 subsequent cycles), Arm B…

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Top 20 Prescription Drugs of 2025 

Shots:  In 2025, the global Prescription Drugs market is projected to generate an impressive $1.13T, with steady annual growth of 3.94% expected through 2030, ultimately reaching $1.37T. Leading the pack is Keytruda, securing the first position with $29.48B, closely followed by Ozempic at $28.18B, and Eliquis, which recorded $20.69B in global sales. Fourth position is…

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Merck’s Keytruda SC Receives the EC Approval for Subcutaneous Use Across 33 Solid Tumor Indications for Keytruda

Shots: The EC has approved Keytruda SC (pembrolizumab & berahyaluronidase alfa-pmph) for SC dosing in adults across all 33 Keytruda indications in all 30 EEA states, with availability subject to multiple factors, incl. national reimbursement processes Approval was based on P-III (3475A-D77) trial assessing Keytruda SC (790mg/9600 units, Q6W; n=251) vs IV Keytruda (400mg, Q6W;…

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Promega’s OncoMate MSI Dx Analysis System Receives FDA Approval as a Companion Diagnostic

Shots: The US FDA has approved OncoMate MSI Dx Analysis System as a companion diagnostic to identify pts with microsatellite stable endometrial carcinoma The OncoMate MSI Dx Analysis System is a PCR-based assay that determines MSI status in tumors to identify pts eligible for treatment with Keytruda (pembrolizumab) & Lenvima (lenvatinib) OncoMate MSI Dx Analysis System…

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Daiichi Sankyo

Daiichi Sankyo Reports First Patient Dosing in P-III (DESTINYLung06) Trial of Enhertu + Keytruda to Treat HER2 Overexpressing Non-Squamous NSCLC

Shots: Daiichi Sankyo has dosed the first patient with Enhertu in combination with Keytruda in the P-III (DESTINYLung06) trial as a 1L treatment for unresectable, LA/M HER2 overexpressing & PD-L1 (TPS<50%) non-squamous NSCLC Trial will assess Enhertu (5.4mg/kg) + Keytruda vs Keytruda + Pt-based CT + pemetrexed as the 1L treatment in the mentioned pts…

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Merck

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

Shots: The EC has approved neoadj. Keytruda followed by adj. Keytruda + SoC radiotherapy (RT) ± cisplatin & then as a single agent to treat operable LA-HNSCC tumors expressing PD-L1 (CPS ≥1) across all 30 EEA states Approval was based on P-III (KEYNOTE-689) trial assessing neoadj. Keytruda (200mg, IV, Q3W × 2 cycles), followed by adj. Keytruda (15…

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Merck Reports the P-III (LITESPARK-022) Trial Data on Welireg + Keytruda to Treat Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)

Shots: Merck has reported the P-III (LITESPARK-022) trial data assessing Keytruda (400mg, Q6W, IV) + Welireg (120mg, QD, PO) vs Keytruda + PBO for 1yr. in 1,841 pts with clear cell RCC following nephrectomy Trial showed significantly improved disease-free survival (1EP), with OS as 2EP under evaluation; data to be presented in future & shared…

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Merck Highlights P-III (KEYNOTE-B96/ENGOT-ov65) Trial Findings on Keytruda for Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer

Shots: Merck has reported P-III (KEYNOTE-B96/ENGOT-ov65) trial data assessing Keytruda (400mg, IV, Q6W for ~2yrs.) with CT ± Avastin vs PBO + CT ± Avastin in Pt-resistant recurrent ovarian cancer pts (n=643) Trial met its 2EP of improved OS in pts with PD-L1+ tumors, building on previously reported data, which will be presented at ESMO’25;…

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