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Merck Initiates P-III (KANDLELIT-007) trial of Calderasib + Keytruda Qlex for KRAS G12C-Mutant Nonsquamous NSCLC

Shots: Merck has initiated P-III (KANDLELIT-007) trial of calderasib (MK-1084) + Keytruda Qlex for the 1L treatment of pts with KRAS G12C-mutant, advanced or metastatic nonsquamous NSCLC Trial will assess calderasib (PO, QD) + Keytruda Qlex (SC; Q6W) vs Keytruda Qlex + pemetrexed (IV) + CT in ~ 675 newly diagnosed pts with KRAS G12C-mutant nonsq. NSCLC, evaluating PFS as 1EP…

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Jazz Pharmaceuticals to Highlight P-III (HERIZON-GEA-01) Trial Data on Ziihera (Zanidatamab-hrii) for Gastroesophageal Adenocarcinoma (GEA) at ASCO 2026

Shots: The P-III (HERIZON-GEA-01) trial assessed Ziihera + CT ± Tevimbra vs Herceptin + CT as the 1L treatment in 914 adults with HER2+ locally advanced or metastatic GEA Ziihera + CT & Ziihera + Tevimbra + CT showed prolonged PFS with 35% risk reduction delivering mPFS of 12.4mos., with mOS of 24.4 & 26.4mos., respectively,…

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GSK Reports the MHLW Approval of Exdensur (Depemokimab) for Severe Asthma and CRSwNP

Shots: GSK’s Exdensur was approved for sev. or refractory bronchial asthma unresponsive to existing therapies & for CRSwNP in pts whose disease remains inadequately controlled with SoC, based on the P-III (SWIFT & ANCHOR) trials, respectively; filings under regulatory review in the EU & China SWIFT-1 (n=382) & SWIFT-2 (n=380) trials showed depemokimab reduced asthma…

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Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Receives the Health Canada Approval for Redemplo (Plozasiran) to Treat Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (FCS)

Shots: Health Canada has approved Redemplo as an adjunct to diet to reduce triglycerides (TGs) in adults with FCS who had an inadequate response to standard triglyceride lowering therapies Approval was based on the P-III (PALISADE) trial assessing Redemplo (25mg & 50mg, SC, Q3M) vs PBO in 75 adults with genetically confirmed/clinically diagnosed FCS. Pts…

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GSK Reports the NMPA Approval of Nucala (Mepolizumab) for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Shots: The Chinese NMPA has approved Nucala as an add-on maintenance treatment of adults with inadequately controlled COPD characterised by eosinophilic phenotype based on the P-III (MATINEE & METREX) trial; EMA filing is under review MATINEE assessed Nucala (100mg, SC, Q4W) vs PBO in COPD pts (n=804) with type 2 inflammation while METREX evaluated it…

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HUTCHMED Initiates P-III Trial of Surufatinib + Camrelizumab + CT for Metastatic Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma (PDAC)

Shots: HUTCHMED has initiated P-III portion of P-II/III trial of the combination of surufatinib, camrelizumab, nab-paclitaxel & gemcitabine (S+C+AG) as the 1L treatment of metastatic PDAC in China, with the first patient receiving the dose on Dec 30, 2025 Trial will evaluate the combination against nab-paclitaxel + gemcitabine in ~400 PDAC adults who have not…

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BioAtla and GATC Health Announce $40M SPV Transaction to Advance Ozuriftamab Vedotin into P-III Study for 2L+ OPSCC

Shots: BioAtla and GATC Health announce  into a $40M special purpose vehicle (SPV) transaction to advance ozuriftamab vedotin (Oz-V), a CAB-ROR2-ADC, into a registrational P-III study for 2L+ oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) Under the agreement, BioAtla will receive $5M upfront to support operations and P-III study execution, with the remaining $35M expected to close…

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