Adagene Reports P-Ib/II Trial Data on Muzastotug + Keytruda for Microsatellite Stable Colorectal Cancer (MSS CRC)

Shots: The P-Ib/II trial randomized 67 MSS CRC pts (65 evaluable) with no liver metastases to muzastotug (10mg/kg; Q3W or Q6W) or muzastotug (20mg/kg) followed by 10mg/kg (Q3W), or 20 mg/kg (Q6W), all in combination with Keytruda; P-II data expected in H1’27 As of Jan 24, 2026, pts in 10mg/kg cohorts (N=39) showed ORR of…

ByRidhi Rastogi4 days ago

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Merck Receives the EC Approval for Keytruda, Plus CT ± Avastin to Treat PD-L1+ Pt-Resistant Ovarian Carcinoma

Shots: The EC has approved Keytruda/Keytruda SC + paclitaxel ± Avastin for the treatment of adults with PD-L1+ (CPS ≥1) Pt-resistant epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal carcinoma, who have received 1 or 2 prior systemic therapies, in all 30 EEA member states Approval was based on the P-III (KEYNOTE-B96/ENGOT-ov65) trial data assessing Keytruda…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 2, 2026

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Henlius Receives NMPA IND Clearance for HLX18 (Biosimilar, Opdivo)

Shots: The Chinese NMPA has granted IND approval to HLX18, a biosimilar version of Opdivo (nivolumab) for the treatment of certain resected solid tumors following the US FDA IND clearance Additionally, HLX17 (biosimilar, Keytruda) & HLX13 (biosimilar, Yervoy) are under P-I trials with first patient dosing completed, while the IND for HLX15-SC (biosimilar, Darzalex), was…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 23, 2026

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Pfizer, Merck and Astellas Report P-III (KEYNOTE-B15) Trial Findings on Keytruda + Padcev to Treat Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer (MIBC)

Shots: The P-III (KEYNOTE-B15/EV-304) trial assessed Keytruda + Padcev (IV), followed by surgery & then Keytruda + Padcev vs neoadj. SoC + surgery in cisplatin-eligible MIBC pts Trial showed 47% reduction in the risk of tumor recurrence, progression, or death, with an estimated 79.4% pts event-free at 2yrs. vs 66.2% with SoC, plus the combination…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 2, 2026

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Merck Presents P-III (LITESPARK-022) Trial Data on Keytruda + Welireg in Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) at ASCO GU 2026

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 At 28.4mos. mFU, the trial showed improved DFS (1EP), reducing the risk of disease recurrence or death by 28%, with mDFS…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 2, 2026

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Formycon and Zydus Lifescience Report Successful Clinical Development of FYB206 (Biosimilar, Keytruda)

Shots: Formycon & Zydus Lifescience has reported that the pivotal Dahlia PK study of FYB206, a biosimilar version of Keytruda (pembrolizumab), has met its 1EP The multicenter PK study showed bioequivalence of FYB206 (pembrolizumab) to Keytruda Zydus Lifesciences has exclusively in-licensed FYB206, a proposed biosimilar to Keytruda (pembrolizumab), from Formycon for the US and Canada Ref: Zydus Lifesciences | Image: Zydus Lifesciences and Formycon | Press Release Related…

ByDipanshu DixitFebruary 25, 2026

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Lotus Pharmaceutical Partners with Formycon to Commercialize FYB206 (Biosimilar, Keytruda) across APAC Region

Shots: Formycon & Lotus have reported the conclusion of their exclusive license agreement for Formycon’s FYB206, a biosimilar version of Keytruda (Pembrolizumab), in the APAC market Upon closing, Formycon will receive an upfront payment, plus potential development & regulatory milestone payments, & a share of gross profits after launch, while retaining responsibility for manufacturing &…

ByRidhi RastogiFebruary 12, 2026

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Merck Receives the FDA Approval for Keytruda and Keytruda Qlex, Plus CT ± Avastin to Treat PD-L1+ Pt-Resistant Ovarian Carcinoma

Shots: The US FDA has approved Keytruda/Keytruda Qlex + paclitaxel ± Avastin for the treatment of adults with PD-L1+ (CPS ≥1) Pt-resistant epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal carcinoma, who have received 1 or 2 prior systemic therapy Approval was based on the P-III (KEYNOTE-B96/ENGOT-ov65) trial data assessing Keytruda (400mg, IV, Q6W) with CT…

ByRidhi RastogiFebruary 12, 2026

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Krystal Biotech’s KB707 Receives the US FDA RMAT Designation to Treat Advanced or Metastatic NSCLC

Shots: The US FDA has granted RMAT Designation to KB707 for the treatment of advanced or metastatic NSCLC Designation was supported by the ongoing P-I/II (KYANITE-1) trial assessing KB707 (administered via nebulization) across 7 cohorts: Arms 1-4 as monotx., Arm 5 with Keytruda, Arm 6 with Keytruda & CT & Arm 7 with CT alone…

ByRidhi RastogiFebruary 10, 2026

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Kelun-Biotech Reports NMPA Approval of Sacituzumab Tirumotecan for HR+/HER2- Breast Cancer

Shots: The Chinese NMPA has approved sacituzumab tirumotecan for the treatment of adults with unresectable or metastatic HR+/HER2- (IHC 0, IHC 1+ or IHC 2+/ISH-) breast cancer who have received prior endocrine therapy & ≥1L of CT in an advanced setting Approval was based on the P-III (OptiTROP-Breast02) trial assessing sac-TMT vs CT for the…

ByRidhi RastogiFebruary 6, 2026

Adagene Reports P-Ib/II Trial Data on Muzastotug + Keytruda for Microsatellite Stable Colorectal Cancer (MSS CRC)

Merck Receives the EC Approval for Keytruda, Plus CT ± Avastin to Treat PD-L1+ Pt-Resistant Ovarian Carcinoma

Henlius Receives NMPA IND Clearance for HLX18 (Biosimilar, Opdivo)

Pfizer, Merck and Astellas Report P-III (KEYNOTE-B15) Trial Findings on Keytruda + Padcev to Treat Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer (MIBC)

Merck Presents P-III (LITESPARK-022) Trial Data on Keytruda + Welireg in Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) at ASCO GU 2026

Formycon and Zydus Lifescience Report Successful Clinical Development of FYB206 (Biosimilar, Keytruda)

Lotus Pharmaceutical Partners with Formycon to Commercialize FYB206 (Biosimilar, Keytruda) across APAC Region

Merck Receives the FDA Approval for Keytruda and Keytruda Qlex, Plus CT ± Avastin to Treat PD-L1+ Pt-Resistant Ovarian Carcinoma

Krystal Biotech’s KB707 Receives the US FDA RMAT Designation to Treat Advanced or Metastatic NSCLC

Kelun-Biotech Reports NMPA Approval of Sacituzumab Tirumotecan for HR+/HER2- Breast Cancer

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