Daiichi Sankyo Reports the EMA’s MAA Acceptance of Enhertu to Treat Solid Tumors

Shots: The EMA has validated the Type II Variation MAA for Enhertu (trastuzumab deruxtecan) to treat previously treated adults with HER2+ (IHC 3+) unresectable or metastatic solid tumors, who have unsatisfactory alternative treatment options MAA was supported by 3 P-II (DESTINY-PanTumor02, DESTINY-CRC02 & DESTINY-Lung01) trials, where DESTINY-PanTumor02 (n=267, incl. 111 HER2+ pts) assessed Enhertu (5.4mg/kg)…

ByRidhi RastogiSeptember 11, 2025

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Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Reports the US FDA’s sNDA Acceptance and Priority Review of Setmelanotide to Treat Acquired Hypothalamic Obesity

Shots: The US FDA has accepted sNDA of setmelanotide for the treatment of conditions associated with acquired hypothalamic obesity (PDUFA: Dec 20, 2025); Type II variation MAA is under the CHMP’s review sNDA & MAA were supported by global P-III (TRANSCEND) trial (N=120) assessing setmelanotide (n=81) vs PBO (n= 39) in 49 adults & 71 pediatric…

ByRidhi RastogiAugust 21, 2025

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ImmunityBio’s Anktiva + BCG Receives the MHRA’s Approval for BCG-Unresponsive Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer Carcinoma In Situ

Shots: The UK’s MHRA has approved Anktiva + Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) to treat BCG-unresponsive NMIBC with CIS. MAA is under the EMA’s review & covers all 30 EEA states Approval was based on safety & efficacy data, incl. CR & DoR, from a single-arm trial in 77 pts treated with Anktiva + BCG, with some…

ByRidhi RastogiJuly 8, 2025

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Omeros Submits MAA to the EMA for Narsoplimab (OMS721) to Treat TA-TMA

S Shots: Omeros submitted an MAA to the EMA for narsoplimab to treat TA-TMA, with data demonstrating a 61% response rate and a 3x improvement in OS vs matched external controls; over 130 pts treated under expanded access data were also included EMA granted Narsoplimab ODD status, and CHMP review will start mid-July under centralized…

ByPrince GiriJune 30, 2025

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Kashiv BioSciences and Amneal Pharmaceuticals Report Topline Results from the Study of ADL-018 (Biosimilar, Xolair) for CIU/CSU

Shots: Kashiv BioSciences has reported topline results of ADL-018, its proposed biosimilar to Xolair (omalizumab) for Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria (CIU)/Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU) unresponsive to H1 antihistamines. The BLA and MAA filings for the product are expected with the FDA and EMA, respectively, in Q4’25 The study met its 1EPs & 2EPs, demonstrating therapeutic equivalence and…

ByDipanshu DixitJune 27, 2025

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GSK Reports the EMA’s MAA Acceptance of Linerixibat for Cholestatic Pruritus

Shots: The EMA has accepted the MAA of Linerixibat to treat cholestatic pruritus in pts with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) MAA was supported by the P-III (GLISTEN) study (n=238), which showed that Linerixibat significantly and sustainably improved cholestatic pruritus and itch-related sleep interference, meeting all 1EPs & 2EPs. The safety profile aligned with previous studies.…

ByDipanshu DixitJune 26, 2025

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Fresenius kabi Secures the CHMP’s Positive Opinion for Bomyntra & Conexxence (Biosimilar, Prolia and Xgeva)

Shots: The CHMP has recommended a positive opinion for the marketing authorization of Bomyntra and Conexxence, biosimilars of Bayer’s Xgeva and Prolia (denosumab). EC approval is anticipated in Q3’25 The MAA submissions were based on comprehensive analytical similarity assessments and two comparative clinical studies: one on PK, PD, and immunogenicity in healthy volunteers, and another assessing efficacy, PD,…

ByDipanshu DixitMay 27, 2025

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The CHMP Adopts Positive Opinion on Alnylam Pharmaceuticals’ Vutrisiran to Treat ATTR Amyloidosis with Cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM)

Shots: The CHMP has recommended vutrisiran to treat ATTR-CM adults based on global P-III (HELIOS-B) study assessing it vs PBO in ATTR-CM pts; EC's decision expected in Jun 2025. MAA under PMDA review, with global applications planned in 2025 & beyond Study met all ten 1 & 2EPs across both overall & monotx. arms, showing improved…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 29, 2025

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Merck KGaA to Acquire SpringWorks Therapeutics for ~$3.9B

Shots: Merck KGaA has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SpringWorks Therapeutics to strengthen its rare disease portfolio & expand SpringWorks’ reach to markets beyond the US As per the agreement, Merck KGaA will acquire SpringWorks for $47/share (~26% premium), with an equity value of ~$3.9B or an enterprise value of ~$3.4B, funded by…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 28, 2025

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AstraZeneca Reports the EC’s Approval of Imfinzi Regimen as Perioperative Treatment of NSCLC

Shots: The EC has approved perioperative Imfinzi regimen to treat resectable NSCLC adults at high risk of recurrence & no EGFR mutations or ALK rearrangements; MAA under PMDA review Approval was based on P-III (AEGEAN) trial assessing neoadj. Imfinzi (1500mg; Q3W × 4 cycles) + CT followed by adj. Imfinzi alone (Q4W × ~12 cycles)…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 4, 2025

Daiichi Sankyo Reports the EMA’s MAA Acceptance of Enhertu to Treat Solid Tumors

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Reports the US FDA’s sNDA Acceptance and Priority Review of Setmelanotide to Treat Acquired Hypothalamic Obesity

ImmunityBio’s Anktiva + BCG Receives the MHRA’s Approval for BCG-Unresponsive Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer Carcinoma In Situ

Omeros Submits MAA to the EMA for Narsoplimab (OMS721) to Treat TA-TMA

Kashiv BioSciences and Amneal Pharmaceuticals Report Topline Results from the Study of ADL-018 (Biosimilar, Xolair) for CIU/CSU

GSK Reports the EMA’s MAA Acceptance of Linerixibat for Cholestatic Pruritus

Fresenius kabi Secures the CHMP’s Positive Opinion for Bomyntra & Conexxence (Biosimilar, Prolia and Xgeva)

The CHMP Adopts Positive Opinion on Alnylam Pharmaceuticals’ Vutrisiran to Treat ATTR Amyloidosis with Cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM)

Merck KGaA to Acquire SpringWorks Therapeutics for ~$3.9B

AstraZeneca Reports the EC’s Approval of Imfinzi Regimen as Perioperative Treatment of NSCLC

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