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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…
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The CHMP has recommended approval of remibrutinib for CSU in adults with inadequate response to H1-antihistamines, with a final decision from the EC expected within ~2 mos.
Opinion was supported by the global P-III REMIX-1 & 2 trials in 925 pts uncontrolled on second-generation H1-antihistamines, where remibrutinib showed superiority vs PBO in ISS7, HSS7 & UAS7 at Wk 12, with itch and hive improvement from Wk 1 sustained to Wk 52, along with…
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The CHMP has recommended approval of mCOMBRIAX (mRNA-1083), a combination vaccine for prevention of influenza and COVID-19 in patients ≥50 yrs. If granted, the approval would be valid in all 30 EEA states
Opinion was based on a P-III trial evaluating mRNA-1083 in ~8,000 adults across two cohorts: ≥65yrs (n~4,000) vs co-administered Fluzone High‑Dose / Efluelda + Spikevax and 50–64yrs (n~4,000) vs Fluarix + Spikevax, where…
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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
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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),…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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The US FDA has accepted 351 (k) BLA for DRL_AB (IV), a proposed interchangeable biosimilar to Orencia (abatacept)
Upon approval, DRL_AB will be indicated for adults with mod. to sev. active rheumatoid arthritis, adults with active psoriatic arthritis, & pts (≥6yrs.) with mod. to sev. active polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis
BLA was supported by extensive…

