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Novartis Reports Topline P-III (GCAptAIN) Trial Findings of Cosentyx (Secukinumab) for Giant Cell Arteritis

Shots: Novartis has reported topline P-III (GCAptAIN) trial results on Cosentyx to treat adults with newly diagnosed or relapsing giant cell arteritis (GCA) The P-III (GCAptAIN) trial assessed efficacy & safety of Cosentyx (300 or 150mg) vs PBO, both in combination with a glucocorticoid taper regimen, in GCA pts across 27 countries In the trial,…

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Novartis Reports the Health Canada’s Approval of Kisqali (Ribociclib) for the Treatment of HR+/HER2- Early Breast Cancer

Shots: Health Canada has approved Kisqali (ribociclib) + an aromatase inhibitor (AI) for adj. treatment of adults with HR+/HER2-, stage II-III early breast cancer (EBC) at high risk of recurrence Approval was supported by global P-III (NATALEE) study assessing Kisqali + AI vs AI alone as an adj. treatment of pts (n=5101) with stage II & III…

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Novartis to Highlight P-IIIb Trial Data of Fabhalta for Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH) at EHA 2025

Shots: Novartis has reported P-IIIb (APPULSE-PNH) trial data assessing Fabhalta (iptacopan; 200mg, BID, PO) for 24wks. in 52 PNH adults with Hb levels ≥10g/dL who switched from anti-C5 therapies (eculizumab or ravulizumab) Trial showed a 2.01 g/dL mean Hb increase, with 92.7% pts achieving ≥12g/dL & no transfusions over 24wks. It also depicted improved fatigue…

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Novartis Reveals Interim P-III (PSMAddition) Trial Data of Pluvicto for Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer (mHSPC)

Shots: Novartis has reported interim P-III (PSMAddition) trial data assessing Pluvicto + SoC (ARPI + ADT) vs SoC in PSMA+ mHSPC adults, with pts switching to Pluvicto upon confirmation of radiographic progression & per physician's discretion Trial met its 1EP of improved rPFS, with favorable OS trend (2EP) observed; data to be shared in future…

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Boston Pharmaceuticals

GSK to Acquire Efimosfermin Alfa from Boston Pharmaceuticals for ~$2B, Strengthening its Hepatology Pipeline

Shots: GSK to acquire Boston’s lead asset, efimosfermin alfa, a P-III candidate for steatotic liver disease (SLD) As per the deal, GSK will acquire BP Asset IX (Boston’s subsidiary) for ~$2B to access efimosfermin, incl. $1.2B upfront & $800M in milestones, plus GSK will also be responsible for royalties & milestone payments owed to Novartis…

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Regulus Therapeutics

Novartis to Acquire Regulus Therapeutics for ~$1.7B

Shots: Novartis to acquire Regulus Therapeutics incl. its lead asset, farabursen via its wholly owned subsidiary, which will merge with Regulus upon closing, resulting in Regulus becoming an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Novartis As per the deal, Regulus will get ~$0.8B upfront, with shareholders receiving $7/share in cash, & ~$0.9B upon achievement of a…

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Top 20 Biopharma 2025

Top 20 Biopharma Companies of 2025 

Shots:  Driven by innovation and a steadfast commitment to advancing cutting-edge therapies, the biopharma industry experienced robust growth in 2024, marked by significant revenue milestones  With a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.87%, the global biopharma market is expected to reach $1.41 trillion by 2032. In 2024, Pfizer led the industry with total…

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Novartis’ Vanrafia (Atrasentan) Receives the US FDA’s Accelerated Approval for Primary IgA Nephropathy (IgAN)

Shots: The US FDA has granted accelerated approval to Vanrafia for proteinuria reduction in adults with primary IgAN at risk of rapid disease progression based on the ongoing P-III (ALIGN) trial, with no requirement for REMS program; traditional approval will be supported by eGFR results expected in 2026 Trial assessed atrasentan (0.75mg, PO, QD) +…

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Radiopharma Companies Top 20 2025

Top 20 Radiopharmaceutical Companies of 2025

Shots: Imaging, precision diagnostics, and targeted therapies are among the many ways radiopharmaceuticals improve patient outcomes and meet unmet healthcare needs In 2024, the global radiopharmaceuticals market was valued at $6.74B and is envisioned to grow to $13.67B by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 8.2% from 2024 to 2033. Lilly ranks first in our list…

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