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

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Genmab and Pfizer Secure the EC’s Approval for Tivdak (Tisotumab Vedotin) for Recurrent or Metastatic Cervical Cancer

Shots: The EC has approved Tivdak an ADC, as a monotx. for adults (n=502) with recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer with disease progression on or after systemic therapy Approval was backed by P-III (innovaTV 301) global trial evaluating Tivdak vs CT alone (topotecan, vinorelbine, gemcitabine, irinotecan, or pemetrexed) The trial met its 1EP of OS,…

ByDipanshu DixitApril 1, 2025

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Crinetics Pharmaceuticals Reports the EMA’s Acceptance of Paltusotine for Acromegaly

Shots: Following ODD grant, the EMA has accepted MAA of paltusotine for the treatment & long-term maintenance of acromegaly; NDA under the US FDA's review (PDUFA: Sep 25, 2025) Submission was supported by data from 18 trials, incl. 2 P-III trials (PATHFNDR-2 & PATHFNDR-1) assessing paltusotine vs PBO in treatment-naïve & experienced pts, respectively. These…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 28, 2025

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Merck Presents P-III (3475A-D77) Trial Data of SC Keytruda for NSCLC at ELCC 2025

Shots: The P-III (3475A-D77) trial assessed SC Keytruda (Q6W) + berahyaluronidase alfa + CT vs IV Keytruda (Q6W) + CT in 1L metastatic NSCLC adults (n=377), regardless of PD-L1 TPS expression; BLA under the US FDA’s review (PDUFA: Sep 23, 2025) & MAA under EMA’s review Trial showed that SC is noninferior to IV in AUC…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 28, 2025

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Ionis Partners with Sobi for Olezarsen to Treat Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (FCS) & Severely Elevated Triglycerides

Shots: Ionis has granted Sobi global exclusive rights of olezarsen excl. the US, Canada & China to treat familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS) & severely elevated triglycerides; Ionis to independently market Olezarsen in the US, whereas Theratechnologies holds the rights in Canada As per the deal, Ionis will get an upfront, with potential milestone payments &…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 27, 2025

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Alvotech, Kashiv Biosciences and Advanz Pharma Report the MHRA’s MAA Acceptance of AVT23 (Biosimilar, Xolair)

Shots: The UK’s MHRA has accepted MAA of AVT23, a proposed biosimilar of Xolair (omalizumab) for the treatment of severe persistent allergic asthma & CRSwNP Alvotech & Advanz Pharma entered into a commercialization agreement for AVT23 in Feb 2023, expanding their alliance in May to incl. 5 more biosimilars, whereas in Oct 2023, Alvotech &…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 26, 2025

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Sanofi Reports the US FDA’s Acceptance & Priority Review of Tolebrutinib for Non-Relapsing Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis

Shots: The US FDA has accepted NDA & granted priority review to tolebrutinib for nrSPMS & slowing disability progression independent of relapse (PDUFA: Sep 28, 2025); MAA is under EMA review Submission was backed by P-III trials, incl. HERCULES for nrSPMS & GEMINI 1 & 2 for relapsing MS, along with clinical & preclinical data…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 25, 2025

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

Genmab and Pfizer Secure the EC’s Approval for Tivdak (Tisotumab Vedotin) for Recurrent or Metastatic Cervical Cancer

Crinetics Pharmaceuticals Reports the EMA’s Acceptance of Paltusotine for Acromegaly

Merck Presents P-III (3475A-D77) Trial Data of SC Keytruda for NSCLC at ELCC 2025

Ionis Partners with Sobi for Olezarsen to Treat Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (FCS) & Severely Elevated Triglycerides

Alvotech, Kashiv Biosciences and Advanz Pharma Report the MHRA’s MAA Acceptance of AVT23 (Biosimilar, Xolair)

Sanofi Reports the US FDA’s Acceptance & Priority Review of Tolebrutinib for Non-Relapsing Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis

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