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The US FDA has granted full approval to Komzifti (QD, PO) to treat adults with r/r AML with NPM1 mutation who have no satisfactory alternative treatment options before the PDUFA date of Nov 30, 2025
Approval was backed by P-I/II (KOMET-001) trial in 112 r/r NPM1-mutant AML pts, showing 21.4% CR + CRh with a median…
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BI has licensed a pre-clinical small molecule program from Kyowa Kirin to develop it as a potential treatment for autoimmune diseases
As per the deal, BI will receive exclusive rights to develop the small molecule program globally, expanding BI’s inflammatory pipeline
In contrast, Kyowa Kirin will receive up to €640M (~$744.4M), incl. an upfront payment, development,…
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The P-III (ASCEND) trial evaluated rocatinlimab (150 or 300mg, Q4W/Q8W) in ~2,600 atopic dermatitis pts who completed 24wks. in ROCKET trial program & continued for 32wks. in ASCEND, which will evaluate long-term safety & efficacy up to 104wks.
Trial showed a favorable long-term safety profile (1EP) with low discontinuation rates due to AEs, consistent…
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The US FDA has accepted NDA & granted priority review seeking full approval of ziftomenib to treat adults with r/r acute myeloid leukemia (AML) with NPM1 mutation (PDUFA: Nov 30, 2025)
NDA is supported by P-II (KOMET-001) trial assessing ziftomenib in r/r NPM1-mutant AML pts, which met its 1EP of CR & CR with…
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Abdul spoke about the launch of a digital exhibition ‘Shine a light’ to raise awareness about rare diseases
Abdul also emphasized the significance of this awareness campaign for the patients who were unaware of X-linked Hypophosphataemia(XLH)
The interview provides a profound understanding of Kyowa Kirin's initiatives to help patients suffering from XLH
Smriti: Can we…
Biosimilars are developed to be highly similar versions of approved biologics in terms of safety, purity, and potency
Mylan with its partners Lupin and Biocon received MAA for Nepexto (biosimilar, etanercept) in EU and the US FDA's Approval for Semglee (biosimilar, insulin glargine) respectively
Our team at PharmaShots has summarized 15 key events of the…
The US FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) and Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) have approved 31 new products so far in 2019. In 2018 FDA approved 59 novel products including 42 New Chemical Entity and 17 Biologics while breaking its past year's records of approval. However, there is a significant…

