GSK Reports the MHLW’s NDA Acceptance for Bepirovirsen to Treat Chronic Hepatitis B

Shots: The Japanese MHLW has accepted the NDA of bepirovirsen, an antisense oligonucleotide, for the treatment of adults with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) NDA was supported by the P-III (B-Well 1 & B-Well 2) trial results assessing bepirovirsen vs PBO in pts from 29 countries for the treatment of CHB Trials showed statistically significant &…

ByRidhi Rastogi2 days ago

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Ionis’ Olezarsen sNDA Secures the US FDA Priority Review for Severe Hypertriglyceridemia

Shots: The US FDA has accepted sNDA & granted priority review to olezarsen for the treatment of severe hypertriglyceridemia (sHTG), with a PDUFA action date of Jun 30, 2026 sNDA was backed by the P-III (CORE: n=617 & CORE2: n=446) trials assessing olezarsen (50 or 80mg, SC, Q4W) vs PBO for 12mos. in sHTG adults…

ByRidhi Rastogi2 days ago

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Bayer Reports P-III (PEACE-3) Trial Data on Xofigo Combination for Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer (mCRPC) with Bone Metastases

Shots: Bayer has reported the P-III (PEACE-3) trial assessing Xofigo (radium-223 dichloride; 55kBq/kg, IV, QM for 6 cycles) + enzalutamide (160mg, PO, QD) vs enzalutamide in asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic pts (Brief Pain Inventory score <4) with mCRPC & ≥2 bone metastases Trial showed improved OS (2EP), with a 24% reduction in death risk &…

ByRidhi Rastogi2 days ago

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GSK Reports the NMPA’s NDA Acceptance with Priority Review of Linerixibat for Cholestatic Pruritus

Shots: The Chinese NMPA has accepted NDA & granted priority review to linerixibat, an IBAT inhibitor, for the treatment of cholestatic pruritus in primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) pts; regulatory review is ongoing in the US, EU, UK & Canada NDA was supported by P-III (GLISTEN) trial assessing linerixibat (40mg) vs PBO to treat PBC pts…

ByRidhi Rastogi3 days ago

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argenx Reports Topline P-III (ADAPT OCULUS) Trial Data on Vyvgart in Ocular Myasthenia Gravis (MG)

Shots: argenx has reported P-III (ADAPT OCULUS) trial data on Vyvgart (efgartigimod alfa & hyaluronidase-qvfc; SC PFS) in adults with ocular MG, where Part A randomized pts to Vyvgart (QW × 4) or PBO PH20 SC with 4wk. follow-up, & Part B provided 2 cycles of 4 QW injections separated by a 4wk. interval Trial…

ByRidhi Rastogi3 days ago

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Pfizer’s Braftovi Regimen Receives US FDA Full Approval for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

Shots: The US FDA has granted full approval to Braftovi + cetuximab & fluorouracil-based CT for the treatment of adults with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) with a BRAF V600E mutation Approval was backed by the P-III (BREAKWATER) study assessing Braftovi (300mg, PO, QD) in pts, randomized to Braftovi + cetuximab (n=158), Braftovi + cetuximab + mFOLFOX6 (n=236),…

ByRidhi Rastogi4 days ago

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The US FDA Approves Regeneron and Sanofi’s Dupixent for Allergic Fungal Rhinosinusitis (AFRS)

Shots: FDA approved Dupixent for pts (≥6yrs.) with AFRS & have a history of sino-nasal surgery, based on the P-III (LIBERTY-AFRS-AIMS) trial, assessing age & weight-based Dupixent dosing (200 or 300mg; Q2W or Q4W; n=33) vs PBO (n=29) in 62 pts Trial met its 1EP with improved sinus opacification by 50% vs 10% at Wk. 52,…

ByRidhi Rastogi4 days ago

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J&J Reports the FDA’s sBLA Submission for Imaavy to Treat Warm Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia

Shots: The US FDA has received an sBLA of Imaavy (nipocalimab-aahu) for the treatment of warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia (wAIHA) sBLA was supported by P-II/III (ENERGY) trial assessing the efficacy & safety of Imaavy vs PBO in adults with wAIHA, followed by an OLE period Trial achieved stringent 1EP of a durable hemoglobin response & showed…

ByRidhi Rastogi4 days ago

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Immedica Pharma Receives the US FDA Accelerated Approval for Loargys to Treat Hyperargininemia in Patients with ARG1-D

Shots: The US FDA has granted accelerated approval to Loargys (pegzilarginase-nbln) for the treatment of hyperargininemia in pts (≥2yrs.) with Arginase 1 Deficiency (ARG1-D), in conjunction with dietary protein restriction, with commercial availability expected in Apr 2026 Approval was based on the P-III (PEACE) trial assessing Loargys vs PBO, which showed reduced plasma arginine from…

ByRidhi RastogiFebruary 24, 2026

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Johnson & Johnson Highlights QUASAR LTE Data on Tremfya (Guselkumab) in Ulcerative Colitis at ECCO 2026

Shots: J&J has reported the long-term data from the QUASAR LTE trial in pts with mod. to sev. active ulcerative colitis, showing lasting disease control for patients The P-IIb/III (QUASAR) trial assessed Tremfya (IV induction: 200mg Q4W; SC maintenance: 100mg, Q8W or 200mg, Q4W) vs PBO in UC pts At Wk. 140, ~89% completed treatment,…

ByRidhi RastogiFebruary 23, 2026

GSK Reports the MHLW’s NDA Acceptance for Bepirovirsen to Treat Chronic Hepatitis B

Ionis’ Olezarsen sNDA Secures the US FDA Priority Review for Severe Hypertriglyceridemia

Bayer Reports P-III (PEACE-3) Trial Data on Xofigo Combination for Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer (mCRPC) with Bone Metastases

GSK Reports the NMPA’s NDA Acceptance with Priority Review of Linerixibat for Cholestatic Pruritus

argenx Reports Topline P-III (ADAPT OCULUS) Trial Data on Vyvgart in Ocular Myasthenia Gravis (MG)

Pfizer’s Braftovi Regimen Receives US FDA Full Approval for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

The US FDA Approves Regeneron and Sanofi’s Dupixent for Allergic Fungal Rhinosinusitis (AFRS)

J&J Reports the FDA’s sBLA Submission for Imaavy to Treat Warm Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia

Immedica Pharma Receives the US FDA Accelerated Approval for Loargys to Treat Hyperargininemia in Patients with ARG1-D

Johnson & Johnson Highlights QUASAR LTE Data on Tremfya (Guselkumab) in Ulcerative Colitis at ECCO 2026

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