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Merck’s Keytruda Qlex Receives the US FDA’s Approval for Subcutaneous Use Across 38 Solid Tumor Indications for Keytruda

Shots:The US FDA has approved Keytruda Qlex (pembrolizumab & berahyaluronidase alfa-pmph) for subcutaneous dosing in adults across 38 approved indications of Keytruda, with US availability expected by late Sep 2025Approval was based on P-III (3475A-D77) trial assessing Keytruda Qlex (790mg/9600 units, Q6W) + Pt doublet CT vs IV Keytruda (400mg, Q6W) + Pt doublet CT…
September 22, 2025

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The CHMP Adopts Positive Opinion on Merck’s Enflonsia for RSV Prevention in Infants

Shots:The CHMP has recommended Enflonsia to prevent RSV lower respiratory tract disease in newborns & infants entering their first RSV season, with potential approval valid in all 30 EEA statesOpinion was based on P-IIb/III (CLEVER) study assessing Enflonsia in preterm & full-term infants (≤1yr.), plus P-III (SMART) study of Enflonsia vs palivizumab in high-risk…
September 22, 2025

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Merck and Daiichi Sankyo’s Raludotatug deruxtecan Receives FDA’s Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Ovarian, Primary Peritoneal, or Fallopian Tube Cancers 

Shots:The US FDA has granted BTD to Raludotatug deruxtecan (R-DXd) for the treatment of adults with Pt-resistant epithelial ovarian, primary peritoneal or fallopian tube cancers expressing CDH6 who have received prior treatment with AvastinDesignation was based on P-I trial (n=179) & the ongoing P-II/III (REJOICE-Ovarian01) trial (n=~710), with subgroup analysis of P-I presented at…
September 16, 2025

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Merck Reports P-III (STRIDE-13) Trial of Capvaxive for Active Immunization Against Pneumococcal Disease

Shots:Merck has reported P-III (STRIDE-13) trial evaluating Capvaxive (21-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine) vs PPSV23 in pts (n=882; 2 to <18yrs.) with prior pediatric pneumococcal vaccination & chronic conditions increasing pneumococcal disease riskTrial showed that Capvaxive induced immune responses to all 21 serotypes per opsonophagocytic activity (OPA) geometric mean titers (2EP), plus was noninferior…
September 11, 2025

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Merck Reports Topline P-III (CORALreef Lipids) Trial Data of Enlicitide Decanoate to Treat Hypercholesterolemia

Shots:Merck has reported topline P-III (CORALreef Lipids) trial data assessing enlicitide decanoate vs PBO for the treatment of adults with hypercholesterolemia receiving mod. to high-intensity statins or are intolerant to statinsTrial met its 1EP with significant LDL-C reduction at Wk. 24 & achieved 2EPs, showing reduced non-HDL-C, apolipoprotein B, & lipoprotein(a) levels; data…
September 3, 2025

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Merck Reports P-III (VICTOR) Trial Data of Verquvo (Vericiguat) for Chronic Heart Failure and Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF)

Shots:Merck has reported P-III (VICTOR) trial data assessing Verquvo (n=3,053) vs PBO (n=3,052) in pts with stable chronic heart failure & reduced ejection fractionTrial did not meet its 1EPs of reducing CV death or HF hospitalization (18% vs 19.1%); however, 2EPs showed numerically lower rates of CV death (9.6% vs 11.3%) & HF…
September 1, 2025

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Daiichi Sankyo and Merck Dose First Patient in P-III (HERTHENA-Breast04) Trial of Patritumab Deruxtecan to Treat HR+/HER2- Breast Cancer

Shots:The first patient is dosed in P-III (HERTHENA-Breast04) trial (n=~1000) of patritumab deruxtecan (HER3-DXd; 5.6mg/kg) vs CT/Enhertu for unresectable LA/M, HR+, HER2- breast cancer after progression on endocrine & CDK4/6 inhibitor therapy in either adjuvant or 1L metastatic settingsHERTHENA-Breast04 was initiated based on findings from P-II (ICARUS-Breast01) & a P-I/II breast cancer study published…
August 28, 2025

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Top 20 R&D Spending Biopharma Companies of 2025  

Shots: Research and Development (R&D) serves as the driving force behind groundbreaking therapeutic innovations, laying the foundation for advancements that transform patient health and overall well-being The global Top 20 pharmaceutical leaders spent ~$180B in 2024, with Merck & Co. contributing the most with a whopping $17.93B, followed by Johnson & Johnson ($17.23B) and Roche…
August 21, 2025

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Merck Receives Health Canada’s Approval for Perioperative Keytruda for Locally Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (LA-HNSCC)

Shots:Health Canada has approved neoadj. Keytruda followed by adj. Keytruda + SoC radiotherapy (RT) ± cisplatin & then as a single agent to treat operable LA-HNSCC tumors expressing PD-L1 (CPS ≥1)Approval was based on P-III (KEYNOTE-689) trial assessing neoadj. Keytruda (200mg, IV, Q3W × 2 cycles), followed by adj. Keytruda (15 cycles) + SoC RT ±…
August 14, 2025

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