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 CTApproval 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 cancerStudy showed improved PFS by 37%…
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, 2025Trial will evaluate Orpathys + Tagrisso vs Tagrisso in NSCLC pts, assessing PFS as 1EP,…
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 territoriesAs per the deal, RemeGen will receive $38.9M (¥250M) upfront, ~$72.3M (¥520M) in…
Shots:Remegen has reported P-III trial data assessing telitacicept vs PBO in pts with primary Sjögren's syndromeTrial met its 1EP of reduced EULAR Sjögren’s syndrome disease activity index (ESSDAI), showing improved disease activity at Wk. 24; NMPA’s BLA submission is planned, along with presentation of detailed data at an upcoming conferenceTelitacicept is a…
Shots: China’s NMPA has accepted sNDA of toripalimab + disitamab vedotin for the treatment of HER2+ locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma (LA/M UC)sNDA was backed by P-III (RC48-C016) trial assessing toripalimab + disitamab vedotin vs gemcitabine + cisplatin/carboplatin across 74 centres in systemic-treatment-naïve Chinese pts with HER2+ LA/M UCToripalimab is an anti-PD-1…
Shots:Fapon Biopharma has enrolled the first patient in China for its P-I trial of FP008 for advanced solid tumors, conducted at Zhejiang Cancer Hospital. The patient completed the DLT observation with a favorable safety profile. The trial focuses on evaluating FP008's safety and tolerabilityFP008 demonstrated favorable safety and PK in monkey studies and…
Shots:Visirna Therapeutics, a subsidiary of Arrowhead, has granted Sanofi exclusive rights to develop & commercialize plozasiran for treating familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS) & severe hypertriglyceridemia (SHTG) in Greater ChinaAs per the deal, Visirna will receive $130M upfront & ~$265M in milestone payments across indications, along with net sales-based royalties in Greater China, as…
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 June 2025 edition covers designations awarded to 43 drugs and 3 medical devices, comprising 17 small molecules, 7 biologics, 8 cell and gene therapies, and…
Ascentage Pharma Reports the NMPA’s Conditional Approval of Lisaftoclax for the Treatment of CLL/SLL
Shots:China’s NMPA has granted conditional approval to lisaftoclax for treating adults with chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL) who have previously received ≥1 systemic therapy incl. BTK inhibitorsApproval was based on pivotal P-II (APG2575CC201) trial assessing lisaftoclax monotx. in r/r CLL/SLL pts previously treated with BTK inhibitors &/or immunochemotherapy, which met its 1EP of improved…
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 May 2025 report covers designations granted to 44 drugs and 5 medical devices, spanning 15 small molecules, 7 biologics, 13 cell and gene therapies & 5 medical devices among others …

