HUTCHMED and Innovent Biologics Report NMPA’s NDA Acceptance of Fruquintinib + Sintilimab for Renal Cell Carcinoma

Shots: China’s NMPA has accepted NDA of fruquintinib + sintilimab for the treatment of pts with locally advanced or metastatic renal cell carcinoma who have progressed on one tyrosine kinase inhibitor therapy NDA is backed by the P-II/III (FRUSICA-2) trial assessing fruquintinib + sintilimab vs axitinib/everolimus monotx. for 2L treatment of renal cell carcinoma pts…

ByRidhi RastogiJune 5, 2025

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Sanofi to Acquire Blueprint Medicines for ~$9.5B

Shots: Sanofi to acquire Blueprint Medicines, expanding its rare immunological disease portfolio As per the deal, Blueprint shareholders will receive $129/share in cash (~$9.1B equity value) & one non-tradeable CVR of $2 & $4 per share upon achievement of development & regulatory milestones, respectively, for BLU-808, totaling the deal value up to $9.5B on a…

ByRidhi RastogiJune 2, 2025

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Kura Oncology and Kyowa Kirin Report the US FDA’s NDA Acceptance and Priority Review of Ziftomenib for Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Shots: The US FDA has accepted NDA & granted priority review seeking full approval of ziftomenib to treat adults with r/r acute myeloid leukemia (AML) with NPM1 mutation (PDUFA: Nov 30, 2025) NDA is supported by P-II (KOMET-001) trial assessing ziftomenib in r/r NPM1-mutant AML pts, which met its 1EP of CR & CR with…

ByRidhi RastogiJune 2, 2025

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Genentech Reports P-II (FENopta) Trial Data of Fenebrutinib for Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS)

Shots: Genentech has reported 96wk. data from P-II (FENopta) trial assessing fenebrutinib vs PBO for 12wks. in 109 RMS pts (18-55yrs.); 99 pts then opted for a 192wk. OLE study, with 93 remaining after 96wks. OLE study showed sustained efficacy over 96wks. with a low ARR of 0.06, no disability progression (per EDSS) & no…

ByRidhi RastogiMay 30, 2025

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Eli Lilly to Acquire SiteOne Therapeutics for ~$1B, Strengthening its Pain Pipeline

Shots: Eli Lilly has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SiteOne Therapeutics incl. its asset, STC-004, expanding its pain pipeline As per the deal, SiteOne shareholders will receive an upfront payment as well as regulatory & commercial milestones for a total consideration of ~$1B in cash STC-004 is a non-opioid Nav1.8 inhibitor, which will advance into…

ByRidhi RastogiMay 28, 2025

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The US FDA Approves Arcutis Biotherapeutics’ Zoryve Topical Foam for Plaque Psoriasis

Shots: FDA has approved sNDA of Zoryve (0.3% roflumilast) for pts (≥12yrs.) with plaque PsO of scalp & body based on P-III (ARRECTOR) & P-II (Trial 204) trials assessing it vs vehicle in 736 pts for 8wks. ARRECTOR met its co-1EPs, with 66.4% vs 27.8% pts achieving Scalp-IGA success & 45.5% vs 20.1% pts attaining…

ByRidhi RastogiMay 23, 2025

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Merck Reports P-II (WILLOW) Trial Data of Enpatoran for Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE) and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Shots: The P-II (WILLOW) basket trial assessed enpatoran (25, 50 &100mg, BID, PO) vs PBO + SoC in 2 Arms, where Arm 1 has SLE & CLE pts with active lupus rash & Arm 2 has active SLE pts. Discussions with health authorities on a global P-III program are underway Arm 1 met its 1EP,…

ByRidhi RastogiMay 22, 2025

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CRISPR Therapeutics Enters a Multi-Target Collaboration with Sirius Therapeutics to Develop Novel siRNA Therapies

Shots: CRISPR & Sirius have partnered to co-develop & co-market SRSD107, with CRISPR having the option to nominate ~2 siRNA targets, fund related research, & retain opt-in rights for clinical development & marketing As per the deal, Sirius will receive $25M cash & $70M in equity upfront, with both companies jointly developing SRSD107 under a…

ByRidhi RastogiMay 20, 2025

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Travere Therapeutics Reports the US FDA’s sNDA Acceptance of Filspari for Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)

Shots: The US FDA has accepted sNDA of Filspari for the treatment of FSGS, plus FDA has planned to hold advisory committee meeting to discuss the application (PDUFA: Jan 13, 2026) sNDA was supported by P-III (DUPLEX) trial & P-II (DUET) trial assessing Filspari vs irbesartan in FSGS pts; Pts completing the DUPLEX & DUET double-blind…

ByRidhi RastogiMay 16, 2025

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The US FDA Approves Incyte’s Zynyz to Treat Adults with Squamous Cell Anal Carcinoma (SCAC)

Shots: FDA has approved Zynyz (retifanlimab-dlwr) + Pt-based CT as 1L treatment of inoperable locally recurrent or metastatic SCAC, & as monotx. for locally recurrent or metastatic SCAC progressing on or intolerant to Pt-based CT; EMA & PMDA’s application are under review Approval was based on P-III (POD1UM-303/InterAACT2) trial assessing Zynyz + Pt-based CT vs…

ByRidhi RastogiMay 16, 2025

HUTCHMED and Innovent Biologics Report NMPA’s NDA Acceptance of Fruquintinib + Sintilimab for Renal Cell Carcinoma

Sanofi to Acquire Blueprint Medicines for ~$9.5B

Kura Oncology and Kyowa Kirin Report the US FDA’s NDA Acceptance and Priority Review of Ziftomenib for Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Genentech Reports P-II (FENopta) Trial Data of Fenebrutinib for Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS)

Eli Lilly to Acquire SiteOne Therapeutics for ~$1B, Strengthening its Pain Pipeline

The US FDA Approves Arcutis Biotherapeutics’ Zoryve Topical Foam for Plaque Psoriasis

Merck Reports P-II (WILLOW) Trial Data of Enpatoran for Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE) and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

CRISPR Therapeutics Enters a Multi-Target Collaboration with Sirius Therapeutics to Develop Novel siRNA Therapies

Travere Therapeutics Reports the US FDA’s sNDA Acceptance of Filspari for Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)

The US FDA Approves Incyte’s Zynyz to Treat Adults with Squamous Cell Anal Carcinoma (SCAC)

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