Averoa Receives the EC’s Approval for Xoanacyl to Treat Chronic Kidney Disease

Shots: The EC has approved Xoanacyl (ferric citrate complex) for chronic kidney disease; UK's MAA was filed via MHRA's IRP Approval was supported by 3 pivotal trials conducted by Akebia Therapeutics, which showed increased iron levels along with reduction in serum phosphorus in CKD pts Averoa licensed Xoanacyl from Akebia in Dec 2022, enhancing its…

ByRidhi RastogiJune 16, 2025

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UK’s MHRA Approves AstraZeneca’s Trixeo Aerosphere with Near-Zero GWP Propellant for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Shots: The UK’s MHRA has approved Trixeo Aerosphere (budesonide/glycopyrronium/formoterol fumarate or BGF) with HFO-1234ze(E), a next-generation, near-zero global warming potential (GWP) propellant for treating COPD in adults; regulatory review is ongoing in EU, China & other regions Approval was based on a next-generation propellant clinical development program assessing Trixeo + HFO-1234ze(E) vs Trixeo + HFA-134a,…

ByRidhi RastogiMay 13, 2025

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Bavarian Nordic Reports the MHRA’s Approval of Vimkunya to Prevent Chikungunya

Shots: The UK’s MHRA has approved Vimkunya for active immunization against CHIKV disease in individuals (≥12yrs.); launch expected in the summer of 2025. Application submitted to Health Canada, with potential approval anticipated in H1’26 Approval was based on 2 P-III trials (n>3,500) that met their 1EP of rapid immune response within 1wk., with 97.8% of…

ByRidhi RastogiMay 2, 2025

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GSK Receives the MHRA’s Approval for Blenrep (Belantamab Mafodotin) Regimens to Treat R/R Multiple Myeloma

Shots: MHRA has approved Blenrep + BorDex & PomDex in MM pts with ≥1 prior therapy incl. Revlimid; review ongoing in 14 markets incl. US (PDUFA: Jul 23, 2025), EU, Canada, Japan [priority review (PR)], China (PR for DREAMM-7), & Switzerland (PR for DREAMM-8) Approval was based on P-III (DREAMM-7 & DREAMM-8) trials assessing Blenrep…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 21, 2025

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Averoa Receives the CHMP’s Positive Opinion for Xoanacyl to Treat Chronic Kidney Disease

Shots: The CHMP has recommended Xoanacyl (ferric citrate complex) for chronic kidney disease, with an EU decision expected by Jun 2025, while the UK's MAA will be filed via MHRA's IRP, with decision anticipated in the coming mos. MAA was filed via centralized European procedure in Mar 2024 & was supported by 3 pivotal trials…

ByDipanshu DixitApril 2, 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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Galderma’ Nemluvio Receives UK’s MHRA & Swissmedic Approval for Atopic Dermatitis and Prurigo Nodularis

Shots: The UK’s MHRA & Swissmedic have approved Nemluvio (SC) for mod. to sev. PN & AD, where it is approved in adults for PN & in combination with TCS ± TCI in pts (≥12yrs.; ≥30kg) for AD who are candidates for systemic therapy. Awaits approval in Singapore & Australia Approval is based on P-III…

ByDipanshu DixitFebruary 18, 2025

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Formycon and Fresenius Kabi Report the MHRA’s Approval of Otulfi (Biosimilar, Stelara)

Shots: The UK’s MHRA has approved Otulfi (SC & IV), biosimilar of J&J’s Stelara (ustekinumab), to treat mod. to sev. active Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, plaque psoriasis as well as active psoriatic arthritis & is set to enter UK market as per a confidential settlement b/w the companies and J&J. It is approved across the US,…

BySenior EditorJanuary 16, 2025

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Amgen’s Imdylltra (Tarlatamab) Secures the MHRA’s Conditional Marketing Authorization as a 3L Treatment of ES-SCLC

Shots: The MHRA has granted conditional marketing authorization to Imdylltra for treating adults with ES-SCLC, whose disease progressed post prior 2 lines of treatment. Further evaluation is underway This authorization was supported by P-II (DeLLphi-301) study assessing Imdylltra (10mg, Q2W) in ES-SCLC patients (N=99). It showed ORR of 41% & mDoR of 9.7mos. …

ByRidhi RastogiJanuary 6, 2025

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New Drug Designations – March 2024

Shots: PharmaShots' designation report provides a concise overview of several drugs and their designations by the FDA, MHRA and EC. This month’s report includes designations allotted to 10 small molecules, 6 biologics, 5 cell & gene therapy, 1 recombinant fusion protein, 2 actineoplastics, 1 antidepressant, 1 drug conjugate, 1 analgesic and 6 devices Trellis Bioscience's…

BySenior EditorApril 30, 2024

Averoa Receives the EC’s Approval for Xoanacyl to Treat Chronic Kidney Disease

UK’s MHRA Approves AstraZeneca’s Trixeo Aerosphere with Near-Zero GWP Propellant for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Bavarian Nordic Reports the MHRA’s Approval of Vimkunya to Prevent Chikungunya

GSK Receives the MHRA’s Approval for Blenrep (Belantamab Mafodotin) Regimens to Treat R/R Multiple Myeloma

Averoa Receives the CHMP’s Positive Opinion for Xoanacyl to Treat Chronic Kidney Disease

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

Galderma’ Nemluvio Receives UK’s MHRA & Swissmedic Approval for Atopic Dermatitis and Prurigo Nodularis

Formycon and Fresenius Kabi Report the MHRA’s Approval of Otulfi (Biosimilar, Stelara)

Amgen’s Imdylltra (Tarlatamab) Secures the MHRA’s Conditional Marketing Authorization as a 3L Treatment of ES-SCLC

New Drug Designations – March 2024

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