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Madrigal Pharmaceuticals’ Rezdiffra (Resmetirom) Receives the EC’s Conditional Approval for MASH with Liver Fibrosis

Shots: The EC has granted conditional approval to Rezdiffra to treat adults with noncirrhotic metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) with mod. to adv. liver fibrosis in 30 EEA states; launch is planned throughout EU starting with Germany in Q4’25 Approval was based on P-III (MAESTRO-NASH) trial assessing Rezdiffra (100 & 80mg, PO, QD) vs PBO in MASH pts, which…

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Boston Pharmaceuticals

GSK to Acquire Efimosfermin Alfa from Boston Pharmaceuticals for ~$2B, Strengthening its Hepatology Pipeline

Shots: GSK to acquire Boston’s lead asset, efimosfermin alfa, a P-III candidate for steatotic liver disease (SLD) As per the deal, GSK will acquire BP Asset IX (Boston’s subsidiary) for ~$2B to access efimosfermin, incl. $1.2B upfront & $800M in milestones, plus GSK will also be responsible for royalties & milestone payments owed to Novartis…

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Roche

Roche Launches Elecsys PRO-C3 Test for Liver Fibrosis Severity Assessment

Shots: Roche has launched its Elecsys PRO-C3 test, developed with Nordic Bioscience to evaluate the severity of liver fibrosis in pts showing signs of metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease  Elecsys PRO-C3 test requires a single assay & in combination with ADAPT formula (incl. PRO-C3 levels, platelet count, age, & diabetes status) provides clear assessment of…

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Madrigal Pharmaceuticals

Madrigal Pharmaceuticals’ Rezdiffra (resmetirom) Receives the US FDA’s Approval to Treat NASH with Liver Fibrosis 

Shots:  The US FDA has granted accelerated approval to Rezdiffra for treating noncirrhotic NASH with moderate to advanced liver fibrosis (F2 to F3) supported by the P-III (MAESTRO-NASH) study assessing its safety & efficacy at 100mg & 80mg dosing vs PBO in NASH patients (n=1,759)  The results after 52wks. showed improved NASH resolution (incl. a…

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