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Cytokinetics has reported P-III (MAPLE-HCM) trial data assessing aficamten vs SoC metoprolol in pts (n=175) with symptomatic obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM); regulatory review is ongoing in the US FDA (PDUFA: Dec 26, 2025) & EMA, with its NDA also under NMPA's priority review
The trial met its 1EP, showing superior improvement in peak oxygen…
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China’s NMPA has granted full approval to sNDA of Nefecon to reduce kidney function loss in adults with primary IgAN at risk of disease progression, regardless of their proteinuria levels
Approval was based on global P-III (NefIgArd) trial assessing Nefecon (16mg, QD, PO) vs PBO in above pts on RASi therapy over 2yrs. (9mos.…
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PharmaShots’ Designation Report provides a concise overview of the latest drug designations granted by major regulatory authorities, including the FDA, EMA, MHLW, and NMPA
The March 2025 report covers designations granted to 37 drugs and 3 medical devices, spanning 11 small molecules, 10 biologics, 10 cell and gene therapies & 3 medical devices among…
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China’s NMPA has accepted IND application for RN1871 for hypertension, with Rona planning to advance it in P-I trial to assess its safety, PK, & preliminary efficacy in humans
Preclinical studies have demonstrated AGT suppression & sustained blood pressure control, with reduced dosing frequency of RN1871
RN1871 is engineered to suppress AGT mRNA expression in the…
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HUTCHMED has completed pts enrollment in P-II trial assessing savolitinib for G/GEJ adenocarcinoma pts (n=64) with MET amplification to evaluate ORR per IRC (1EP) & 2EPs incl. PFS & AE incidence; HUTCHMED plans to file for potential NMPA’s Approval in late 2025
Interim analysis of the trial showed 45% cORR by IRC & 50% ORR in…
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China’s NMPA has received 2 IND applications for HF158K1 (K1) & HFK2 (K2) to initiate P-I dose escalation trial in China to evaluate safety & PK of K1 alone & its preliminary efficacy with K2 to treat pts with solid tumors refractory to prior therapies
Preclinical studies of K1, K2, & their combination showed…
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Akeso’s ebdarokimab has received NMPA approval for the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis in adult
Clinical study showed strong efficacy and safety of ebdarokimab (135mg) two doses at weeks 0 and 4, with a PASI 75 response rate of 79.4% at 16wks. and ebdarokimab Q12W 77.9% at 52wks. along with significant improvements in patients'…
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China’s NMPA has accepted NDA of zurletrectinib (ICP-723) for the treatment of pts (≥12yrs.) with advanced solid tumors having NTRK gene fusions
In a registrational trial, zurletrectinib demonstrated favorable safety & strong efficacy, with the ability to overcome acquired resistance to the 1st generation TRK inhibitors in mentioned pts
Zurletrectinib is a next-generation pan-TRK inhibitor…
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Remegen has reported P-III trial data assessing Telitacicept (RC18; 240mg; n=57) vs PBO (n=57) in 114 chinese gMG pts, with baseline MG-ADL score ≥6 & QMG score ≥8; trial incl. 24wk. double-blind phase followed by an open-label phase. BLA is under the NMPA’s review, with decision expected in Q2’25
Trial showed 98.1% vs 12% pts achieved…
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PharmaShots’ Designation Report provides a concise overview of the latest drug designations granted by major regulatory authorities, including the FDA, EMA, MHLW, and NMPA
The February 2025 report covers designations granted to 53 drugs and 4 medical devices, spanning 16 small molecules, 14 biologics, 18 cell and gene therapies & 4 medical devices among…

