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China’s NMPA Approves GSK’s Shingrix to Protect Individuals Against Shingles

Shots: China’s NMPA has approved Shingrix (Recombinant Zoster Vaccine) for the prevention of shingles (herpes zoster) in adults (≥18yrs.) at increased risk due to immunodeficiency or immunosuppression caused by known disease or therapy Approval was supported by 6 trials in pts (≥18yrs.) who had undergone recent stem cell transplantation, kidney transplant, or had blood cancer, solid…
October 14, 2025

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HUTCHMED Reports the P-II/III (FRUSICA-2) Trial Data of Fruquintinib + Sintilimab for Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)

Shots: HUTCHMED has reported the P-II/III (FRUSICA-2) trial data assessing fruquintinib + sintilimab vs axitinib/everolimus as 2L treatment in 234 pts with locally advanced or metastatic RCC  As of Feb 17, 2025 (mFU of 16.6mos.), regimen showed a mPFS of 22.2 vs 6.9mos., ORR of 60.5% vs 24.3%, & mDoR 23.7 vs 11.3mos., with benefits observed…
October 13, 2025

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New Drug Designations – August 2025     

Shots:      PharmaShots’ Designation Report provides a concise overview of the latest drug designations granted by major regulatory authorities, including the FDA, EMA, MHLW, Health Canada, and NMPA    The August 2025 report covers designations granted to 37 drugs and 4 medical devices, spanning 14 small molecules, 5 biologics, 7 cell and gene therapies & 4 medical devices, among others    Significant…
September 23, 2025

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The NMPA Grants Conditional Approval to Boehringer Ingelheim’s Hernexeos for HER2-Mutant NSCLC

Shots: China’s NMPA has granted conditional approval to Hernexeos (zongertinib) for treating pts with inoperable, locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC harboring HER2 (ERBB2) mutations who have received prior systemic therapy Approval was based on P-Ib (Beamion LUNG-1) trial assessing Hernexeos alone, which showed improved ORR of 71% (N=75: 7% CR), mDoR of 14.1mos. & mPFS…
September 1, 2025

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New Drug Designations: July 2025
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New Drug Designations: July 2025

Shots:       PharmaShots’ Designation Report offers a concise overview of the latest drug and device designations granted by major regulatory authorities, including the FDA, EMA, MHLW, Health Canada, and NMPA.    The July 2025 edition covers designations awarded to 47 drugs and 3 medical devices, comprising 23 small molecules, 9 biologics, 8 cell and gene therapies, and…
August 26, 2025

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Daiichi Sankyo
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Daiichi Sankyo’s Datroway (Datopotamab Deruxtecan) Receives the NMPA’s Approval for Unresectable or Recurrent HR+/HER2- Breast Cancer

Shots: China’s NMPA has approved Datroway for treating adults with HR+/HER2- (IHC 0, IHC 1+ or IHC 2+/ISH-) inoperable or recurrent breast cancer after previous CT Approval was based on P-III (TROPION-Breast01) study assessing Datroway (6mg/kg, IV, Q21D) vs single-agent CT in adults (n=732) with HR+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer Study showed improved PFS by 37%…
August 25, 2025

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HUTCHMED Completes Patient Enrolment in P-III (SANOVO) Trial of Orpathys (savolitinib) and Tagrisso (osimertinib) for EGFRm NSCLC

Shots: HUTCHMED has completed enrolment in its P-III (SANOVO) trial to assess Orpathys + Tagrisso as a 1L treatment of pts with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC harboring EGFR mutation & MET overexpression; last patient was enrolled in Aug 18, 2025 Trial will evaluate Orpathys + Tagrisso vs Tagrisso in NSCLC pts, assessing PFS as 1EP,…
August 20, 2025

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RemeGen Enters a Licensing Agreement with Santen Pharmaceutical for RC28-E to Treat Eye Diseases

Shots: RemeGen has granted Santen exclusive rights to develop, manufacture, & commercialize RC28-E in Greater China (incl. Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, & Taiwan), South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, & Malaysia, while RemeGen will retain its rights in other territories As per the deal, RemeGen will receive $38.9M (¥250M) upfront, ~$72.3M (¥520M) in…
August 19, 2025

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