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Otsuka Pharmaceutical Reports OLE Study Data on Repinatrabit in Phenylketonuria

Shots: OLE study assessed repinatrabit (JNT-517) in adolescents with PKU. Early time-point data remain embargoed to preserve parent-study blinding, with additional randomized-period results to be presented later First cohort receiving repinatrabit (75mg, PO, BID) showed a 67% mean reduction in Phe from baseline (Day 56/OLE Month 1), with responses seen in all pts, incl. prior…

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The EC Approves Ionis and Otsuka’s Dawnzera (Donidalorsen) as a Prophylactic Treatment of Hereditary Angioedema (HAE)

Shots: The EC has approved Dawnzera (SC autoinjector; Q4W/Q8W) for the routine prevention of HAE attacks in pts (≥12yrs.) Approval was based on P-III (OASIS-HAE) trial & OASISplus study, showing improvements across multiple domains, incl. sustained reduction in mean monthly HAE attack rate, with 94% overall mean monthly reduction at 1yr. in the OASISplus OLE study Approval…

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EMA Marketing Authorization of New Drugs in November 2025  

Shots:  Innovation in drug development continues to redefine the future of healthcare, fueling bold scientific partnerships and transforming how diseases are understood, managed, and treated across every therapeutic frontier  In November, the EMA issued positive CHMP opinions for six significant therapies and 2 EU approval: Sanofi’s Teizeild (Teplizumab) to delay the onset of stage 3 type 1 diabetes, and Ionis and Otsuka’s Dawnzera (Donidalorsen) for the routine prevention of HAE attacks  In…

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Otsuka Pharmaceutical Receives the US FDA Accelerated Approval for Primary Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy (IgAN)

Shots: The US FDA has granted accelerated approval to Voyxact (sibeprenlimab-szsi) for the reduction of proteinuria in adults with primary IgAN at risk for disease progression Approval was based on the interim data from the ongoing P-III (VISIONARY) trial, assessing Voyxact (400mg, SC, Q4W) vs PBO in 510 IgAN adults, who were on SoC therapy Trial…

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The CHMP Recommends Ionis and Otsuka’s Dawnzera (Donidalorsen) as a Prophylactic Treatment of Hereditary Angioedema (HAE)

Shots: The CHMP has recommended Dawnzera for the routine prevention of HAE attacks in pts (≥12yrs.) following the US FDA approval in Aug 2025; EC’s decision is expected in Q1’26 Opinion was based on P-III (OASIS-HAE) trial & OASISplus study, showing improvements across multiple domains, incl. sustained reduction in mean monthly HAE attack rate even when Dawnzera…

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4D Molecular Therapeutics Collaborates with Otsuka Pharmaceutical to Develop and Commercialize 4D-150 in the APAC Region

Shots: 4DMT has granted Otsuka exclusive rights to develop & commercialize 4D-150 for retinal vascular diseases, incl. wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD) & diabetic macular edema (DME) in Japan, China, Australia & other APAC markets, while retaining rights in other regions As per the deal, Otsuka will lead all regulatory & commercialization efforts in…

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Top 20 Nutraceutical Companies of 2025

Shots:  Nutraceuticals offer significant health benefits by enhancing body function and supporting body repair and growth  In 2024, the global nutraceuticals market is valued at $458.55B and is projected to rise to $986.85B by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 10.18%. Nestlé leads the market with reported segment revenue of $16.75B, followed by Danone and…

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