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The US FDA has approved Sanofi's Tzield (teplizumab-mzwv), under priority review, to delay of the onset of stage 3 T1D in pts (≥1yr.) diagnosed with stage 2 T1D
Approval was supported by 1yr. data from the ongoing P-IV (PETITE-T1D) trial assessing the safety & PK of Tzield (IV, QD for 14 consecutive days) in…
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Akeso has reported the P-II (COMPASSION-26) trial results assessing cadonilimab + CT as the 1L treatment of advanced pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC)
As of Oct 20, 2025 (mFU of >2yrs.), trial showed robust & durable survival benefits, with mPFS of 11.1mos. & mOS of >23mos., showing 12 & 24mos. OS rate of 91.7% &…
Apogee Therapeutics Reports Part A P-II (APEX) Maintenance Data on Zumilokibart in Atopic Dermatitis
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Apogee has reported maintenance data from Part A of the P-II (APEX) trial assessing zumilokibart (APG777; 360mg at Q3M or Q6M) in pts with mod. to sev. atopic dermatitis
Trial showed 75% (Q3M) & 85% (Q6M) of Wk. 16 zumilokibart-responders maintained EASI-75, while 86% (Q3M) & 78% (Q6M) sustained vIGA 0/1, with continued deepening…
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Samsung Bioepis has entered into a global license, development & commercialization agreement with Sandoz for up to five biosimilars, incl. SB36 (preclinical), a biosimilar version of Entyvio (vedolizumab)
Samsung Bioepis will handle development, manufacturing & regulatory filings, while Sandoz will lead commercialization globally (excl. China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau & Republic of Korea)
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Celltrion launched Avtozma SC, a biosimilar to Actemra (tocilizumab), in the US, becoming among the first to offer both IV & SC formulations approved by the US FDA & available in the market
Avtozma received the FDA & EC approval in Jan & Feb 2025, respectively, based on a global P-III trial showing comparable…
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Genentech has reported the P-III (MAJESTY) trial results assessing Gazyva vs tacrolimus in 142 pts with primary membranous nephropathy
Trial met its 1EP, showing higher CR at Wk. 104 & achieved its key 2EPs, incl. improved overall remission & CR at Wks. 104 & 76, respectively; data to be presented in the future &…
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Lundbeck has reported P-IIb (PROCEED) trial results evaluating bocunebart (SC/IV; QM for 3mos.) vs PBO in migraine patients with prior failure of 1-4 preventive therapies, with the IV arm randomizing 431 pts across 14 countries
Trial met its 1EP in the multiple IV dosing arm, showing a statistically significant reduction in monthly migraine days…
GSK Reports the EC Approval of Nucala (Mepolizumab) for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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The EC has approved Nucala as an add-on maintenance treatment of adults with uncontrolled COPD characterised by raised blood eosinophils phenotype on a combination of an inhaled corticosteroid, a long-acting beta2-agonist (LABA), & a long-acting muscarinic antagonist
Approval was based on the P-III (MATINEE) trial assessing Nucala (100mg, SC, Q4W; n=403) vs PBO (n=401)…
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Zydus Lifesciences has reported Tishtha, biosimilar version of Opdivo (Nivolumab), is now available in the India
Tishtha will be available in 100 mg and 40 mg strengths
Nivolumab is a mAb targeting PD-1 to enhance anti-tumor immune responses and is approved worldwide for cancers, including melanoma, mesothelioma, head and neck, and urothelial carcinoma
Ref: Zydus | Image: Zydus | Press Release
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The Chinese NMPA has accepted the sNDA of gumokimab for the treatment of active ankylosing spondylitis (AS)
sNDA was backed by the P-III (AK111-303) trial in AS, which met all efficacy endpoints, with 1EP (ASAS20 response rate) showing consistent improvements across subgroups, along with 2EP (ASAS40 response rate) & gumokimab delivering rapid symptom relief…

