Merck to Acquire Terns Pharmaceuticals for ~$6.7B

Shots: Merck has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Terns, incl. its asset TERN-701 asset, expanding its oncology pipeline As per the deal, Merck will acquire Terns for $53/share in cash, representing a total equity value of ~$6.7B (~$5.7B net of acquired cash); closing is expected in Q2’26 TERN-701 is being evaluated in the…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 25, 2026

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Regeneron and Sanofi Report MHLW’s Approval of Dupixent to Treat Bullous Pemphigoid

Shots: The Japanese MHLW has approved Dupixent to treat adults with mod. to sev.bullous pemphigoid based on P-II/III (ADEPT) trial assessing Dupixent vs PBO for 52wks. Pts (n=106) received a loading dose of Dupixent (300mg; n=53) or PBO (n=53), followed by Q2W dosing with OCS. OCS tapering began at Wks. 4 to 6 if disease control was…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 25, 2026

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The United Laboratories and Novo Nordisk Report P-II Trial Data on UBT251 in Chinese Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

Shots: The P-II trial assessed UBT251 (2, 4 & 6 mg, QW, SC) vs PBO & semaglutide (1mg) in 211 Chinese T2D pts, which showed HbA1c reduction of 2.16% vs 1.77% (semaglutide) & 0.66% (PBO) at 24wks. from a baseline of 8.12% Trial also showed weight loss of up to 9.8% vs 4.8% (semaglutide) &…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 25, 2026

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Apogee Therapeutics Reports Part A P-II (APEX) Maintenance Data on Zumilokibart in Atopic Dermatitis

Shots: Apogee has reported maintenance data from Part A of the P-II (APEX) trial assessing zumilokibart (APG777; 360mg at Q3M or Q6M) in pts with mod. to sev. atopic dermatitis Trial showed 75% (Q3M) & 85% (Q6M) of Wk. 16 zumilokibart-responders maintained EASI-75, while 86% (Q3M) & 78% (Q6M) sustained vIGA 0/1, with continued deepening…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 24, 2026

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AL-S Pharma Reports the P-II (AP-101-02) Trial Data on AP-101 for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

Shots: AL-S Pharma has reported the global P-II (AP-101-02) trial data assessing AP-101 (IV, Q3W) vs PBO in 73 pts with sporadic ALS (n=52) & SOD1 mutations (n=21) for 24wks., followed by 24wk. OLE phase, where all pts received AP-101, & 16wk. safety follow-up Trial met its 1EP for safety & tolerability, with AP-101 showing…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 19, 2026

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Ascendis Pharma Reports Topline P-II (New InsiGHTS) Trial Data on TransCon hGH in Turner Syndrome

Shots: Ascendis Pharma has reported the P-II (New InsiGHTS) trial data assessing TransCon hGH (lonapegsomatropin, QW) vs somatropin (QD) in 49 prepubertal children (1-10yrs.) with Turner syndrome At Wk. 52, TransCon hGH showed improved annualized height velocity (AHV) with LS mean AHV of 9.05 vs 9.04 cm/year, irrespective of starting dose, with mean dose of…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 18, 2026

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Pfizer Reports P-II (FOURLIGHT-1) Trial Data on Atirmociclib Combination for 2L Metastatic Breast Cancer

Shots: Pfizer has reported P-II (FOURLIGHT-1) trial data assessing atirmociclib + fulvestrant vs fulvestrant or everolimus plus exemestane in 264 pts with HR+, HER2- advanced or metastatic breast cancer who had received prior CDK 4/6 inhibitor-based treatment Trial met its 1EP, showing improved PFS as assessed by the investigator, with benefit consistent across all subgroups. OS…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 17, 2026

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ARTHEx Biotech’s ATX-01 Secures the US FDA Fast Track Designation for Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1

Shots: The US FDA has granted FTDto ATX-01 for the treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1 (DM1) ATX-01 showed increased free MBNL, improved splicing abnormalities, & restored function in animal models, & is being evaluated in the P-I/IIa (ArthemiR) study ATX-01 is an RNA-based therapeutic designed to inhibit miR-23b, which results in increased MBNL protein…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 11, 2026

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Pfizer Reports Topline P-II Trial Data on Tilrekimig in Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis

Shots: The P-II trial consists of 4 overlapping stages: Stage 1 (vs PBO) for tilrekimig & ompekimig; Stage 2 (dose-ranging) & Stage 3 (ongoing) evaluated tilrekimig, with Stage 3 involving biologic-experienced adults; Stage 4 is an ongoing ompekimig dose-ranging study Trial met its 1EP with more pts achieving EASI-75 at Wk. 16; PBO-adjusted rates were…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 10, 2026

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BMS Reports P-II/III (SUCCESSOR-2) Trial Data on Mezigdomide Combination for R/R Multiple Myeloma

Shots: BMS has reported the P-II/III (SUCCESSOR-2) trial data assessing mezigdomide (PO) + carfilzomib & dexamethasone vs carfilzomib & dexamethasone alone in pts with r/r multiple myeloma The P-III portion showed improved PFS (1EP), with safety consistent with the known profile of the regimen & mezigdomide. The trial will continue to follow pts for survival…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 10, 2026

Merck to Acquire Terns Pharmaceuticals for ~$6.7B

Regeneron and Sanofi Report MHLW’s Approval of Dupixent to Treat Bullous Pemphigoid

The United Laboratories and Novo Nordisk Report P-II Trial Data on UBT251 in Chinese Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

Apogee Therapeutics Reports Part A P-II (APEX) Maintenance Data on Zumilokibart in Atopic Dermatitis

AL-S Pharma Reports the P-II (AP-101-02) Trial Data on AP-101 for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

Ascendis Pharma Reports Topline P-II (New InsiGHTS) Trial Data on TransCon hGH in Turner Syndrome

Pfizer Reports P-II (FOURLIGHT-1) Trial Data on Atirmociclib Combination for 2L Metastatic Breast Cancer

ARTHEx Biotech’s ATX-01 Secures the US FDA Fast Track Designation for Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1

Pfizer Reports Topline P-II Trial Data on Tilrekimig in Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis

BMS Reports P-II/III (SUCCESSOR-2) Trial Data on Mezigdomide Combination for R/R Multiple Myeloma

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