Sobi Reports the CHMP Positive Opinion of Aspaveli for C3 Glomerulopathy and Primary IC-MPGN

Shots: The CHMP has recommended Sobi's Aspaveli (pegcetacoplan) for C3 glomerulopathy (C3G) or primary immune complex membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (IC-MPGN) pts (≥12yrs.), with EC decision expected in Q1’26 Opinion was based on P-III (VALIANT) trial assessing Aspaveli(Q2W) vs PBO in C3G or primary IC-MPGN pts (≥12yrs., n=124) for 26wks. followed by 26wk. open-label period, where all…

ByRidhi Rastogi12 hours ago

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Cytokinetics Reports the CHMP Positive Opinion on Myqorzo (Aficamten) for Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (oHCM)

Shots: The CHMP has recommended Cytokinetics’ Myqorzo for the treatment of adults with symptomatic (NYHA, class II-III) oHCM, with EC decision expected in Q1’26 Opinion was based on P-III (SEQUOIA-HCM) trial of Myqorzo, showing improved exercise capacity vs PBO at 24wks., with increased peak oxygen uptake by 1.8 vs 0 ml/kg/min, consistent across all subgroups &…

ByRidhi Rastogi14 hours ago

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GSK Reports the CHMP Positive Opinion of Depemokimab for Asthma with Type 2 Inflammation and CRSwNP

Shots: CHMP recommended GSK's depemokimab as add-on maintenance therapy for asthma pts (≥12yrs.) with type 2 inflammation (eosinophilic) & as add-on therapy for inadequately controlled CRSwNP, based on P-III (SWIFT & ANCHOR) trials, respectively; EC’s decision expected in Q1’26 SWIFT-1 (n=382) & SWIFT-2 (n=380) trials showed depemokimab reduced asthma exacerbations by 54% over 52wks. (1EP)…

ByRidhi Rastogi16 hours ago

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Johnson & Johnson Reports the US FDA Approval of Akeega to Treat Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer (mHSPC)

Shots: The US FDA has approved J&J's Akeega (niraparib & abiraterone acetate tablet) + prednisone to treat adults with BRCA2-mutated mHSPC Approval was backed by the ongoing P-III (AMPLITUDE) trial assessing Akeega + prednisone/prednisolone + ADT vs PBO/abiraterone acetate with prednisone + ADT in 696 pts with deleterious germline or somatic HRR gene-altered mHSPC Trial met its…

ByRidhi Rastogi17 hours ago

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Sobi to Acquire Arthrosi Therapeutics for ~$1.5B

Shots: Sobi has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Arthrosi Therapeutics, incl. its asset pozdeutinurad (AR882), expanding its gout pipeline As per the deal, Sobi will acquire Arthrosi in an all-cash transaction for $950M upfront & ~$550M in clinical, regulatory & sales milestones; closing is expected in H1’26 Pozdeutinurad (QD, PO) is an URAT1…

ByRidhi Rastogi18 hours ago

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BMS Reports the US FDA’s sBLA Acceptance with Priority Review of Opdivo for Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma (cHL)

Shots: The US FDA has accepted sBLA & granted priority review to BMS' Opdivo (nivolumab) + doxorubicin, vinblastine & dacarbazine (AVD) for the treatment of pts (≥12yrs.) with previously untreated Stage III or IV cHL (PDUFA: Apr 8, 2026) sBLA was supported by the P-III (SWOG S1826/ CA2098UT) trial assessing Opdivo + AVD in above…

ByRidhi Rastogi4 days ago

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The US FDA Approves Amgen’s Uplizna (Inebilizumab-cdon) to Treat Generalized Myasthenia Gravis

Shots: The US FDA has approved Amgen's Uplizna for the treatment of AChR & MuSK antibody positive adults with generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) Approval was based on P-III (MINT) trial in 238 adults with gMG (190 AChR+, 48 MuSK+), where pts received 2 Uplizna loading dose followed by 2 doses/year; pts on steroids began tapering…

ByRidhi Rastogi4 days ago

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Eli Lilly Reports P-III (TRIUMPH-4) Trial Data on Retatrutide for Weight Management

Shots: Trial assessed Lilly’s retatrutide (9 & 12mg) + lifestyle intervention in adults with obesity or overweight & knee osteoarthritis, & without diabetes, meeting its co-1EPs with 26.4% (9mg) & 28.7% (12mg) vs 2.1% weight loss & reduced WOMAC pain by 4.5 & 4.4 vs 2.4 points It also reduced known CV risk markers &…

ByRidhi Rastogi4 days ago

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GSK Reports the US FDA Approval of Blujepa for Uncomplicated Urogenital Gonorrhoea (uGC)

Shots: The US FDA has approved GSK's Blujepa (gepotidacin) for the treatment of pts (≥12yrs.; ≥45kg) with uGC caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae who have limited or no alternative options for treatment Approval was backed by P-III (EAGLE-1) trial assessing Blujepa (2 doses × 3000mg; PO) vs ceftriaxone (500mg; IM) + azithromycin (1000mg; PO) in ~600 pts with…

ByRidhi Rastogi4 days ago

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Roche Reports P-III (lidERA Breast Cancer) Trial Data on Giredestrant for Early Breast Cancer

Shots: Roche has reported P-III (lidERA Breast Cancer) trial assessing giredestrant (QD) vs SoC endocrine therapy in pts (n=~4,100) with medium or high-risk stage I-III ER+, HER2- breast cancer At the interim analysis, trial met its 1EP of improved invasive disease-free survival (iDFS) by 30%, with 92.4% vs 89.6% pts alive & invasive disease free…

ByRidhi Rastogi5 days ago

Sobi Reports the CHMP Positive Opinion of Aspaveli for C3 Glomerulopathy and Primary IC-MPGN

Cytokinetics Reports the CHMP Positive Opinion on Myqorzo (Aficamten) for Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (oHCM)

GSK Reports the CHMP Positive Opinion of Depemokimab for Asthma with Type 2 Inflammation and CRSwNP

Johnson & Johnson Reports the US FDA Approval of Akeega to Treat Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer (mHSPC)

Sobi to Acquire Arthrosi Therapeutics for ~$1.5B

BMS Reports the US FDA’s sBLA Acceptance with Priority Review of Opdivo for Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma (cHL)

The US FDA Approves Amgen’s Uplizna (Inebilizumab-cdon) to Treat Generalized Myasthenia Gravis

Eli Lilly Reports P-III (TRIUMPH-4) Trial Data on Retatrutide for Weight Management

GSK Reports the US FDA Approval of Blujepa for Uncomplicated Urogenital Gonorrhoea (uGC)

Roche Reports P-III (lidERA Breast Cancer) Trial Data on Giredestrant for Early Breast Cancer

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