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Pfizer, Merck and Astellas Report P-III (KEYNOTE-B15) Trial Findings on Keytruda + Padcev to Treat Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer (MIBC)

Shots: The P-III (KEYNOTE-B15/EV-304) trial assessed Keytruda + Padcev (IV), followed by surgery & then Keytruda + Padcev vs neoadj. SoC + surgery in cisplatin-eligible MIBC pts Trial showed 47% reduction in the risk of tumor recurrence, progression, or death, with an estimated 79.4% pts event-free at 2yrs. vs 66.2% with SoC, plus the combination…

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Merck Presents P-III (LITESPARK-022) Trial Data on Keytruda + Welireg in Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) at ASCO GU 2026

Shots: Merck has reported the P-III (LITESPARK-022) trial data assessing Keytruda (400mg, Q6W, IV) + Welireg (120mg, QD, PO) vs Keytruda + PBO for 1yr. in 1,841 pts with clear cell RCC following nephrectomy At 28.4mos. mFU, the trial showed improved DFS (1EP), reducing the risk of disease recurrence or death by 28%, with mDFS…

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X4 Pharmaceuticals’ Xolremdi (Mavorixafor) Receives the CHMP Positive Opinion for WHIM Syndrome

Shots: The CHMP has recommended approval of Xolremdi, under exceptional circumstances, for the treatment of WHIM syndrome, with EC’s decision expected in Q2’26 Opinion was backed by the global P-III (4WHIM) trial assessing Xolremdi vs PBO in 31 pts (≥12yrs.) with WHIM syndrome, which showed improved absolute lymphocyte counts, absolute neutrophil counts, & fewer infections,…

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Bayar

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 &…

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Novartis

Novartis Reports the CHMP Positive Opinion for Remibrutinib for Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU) 

Shots: 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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Moderna

Moderna’s mCOMBRIAX Receives the CHMP Positive Opinion to Protect Against Influenza and COVID-19   

Shots:  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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