Merck Receives the EC Approval for Keytruda, Plus CT ± Avastin to Treat PD-L1+ Pt-Resistant Ovarian Carcinoma

Shots: The EC has approved Keytruda/Keytruda SC + paclitaxel ± Avastin for the treatment of adults with PD-L1+ (CPS ≥1) Pt-resistant epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal carcinoma, who have received 1 or 2 prior systemic therapies, in all 30 EEA member states Approval was based on the P-III (KEYNOTE-B96/ENGOT-ov65) trial data assessing Keytruda…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 2, 2026

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AstraZeneca Reports the P-III (EMERALD-3) Trial Data on Imfinzi Combination + TACE in Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Shots: The P-III (EMERALD-3) trial assessed single priming dose of Imjudo (300mg) + Imfinzi (1500mg) followed by Imfinzi (Q4W) + transarterial chemoembolisation (TACE) ± lenvatinib vs TACE alone in 760 pts unresectable HCC eligible for embolization Imjudo + Imfinzi + Lenvatinib & TACE showed improved PFS (1EP) vs TACE alone, with OS (2EP) demonstrating a favorable trend in the…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 2, 2026

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Cogent Biosciences Reports US FDA’s NDA Submission of Bezuclastinib for Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST)

Shots: The US FDA has received NDA of bezuclastinib under the RTOR program for the treatment of pts with GIST who were previously treated with imatinib, backed by the P-III (PEAK) trial of bezuclastinib + sunitinib vs sunitinib monotx. Trial met its 1EP of improved PFS by 50% (mPFS: 16.5 vs 9.2mos.) & showed ORR of…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 2, 2026

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Eli Lilly Reports US FDA Approval of Foundayo (Orforglipron) for Weight Loss

Shots: FDA has approved Foundayo along with lifestyle intervention for obese/overweight adults with weight-related medical problems; Foundayo will be available via LillyDirect beginning Apr 6, 2026 Approval was backed by the ATTAIN program, incl. ATTAIN-1, where Foundayo showed weight loss of 27.3 lbs (12.4%) vs 2.2 lbs (0.9%) with PBO at the highest dose, with…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 2, 2026

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Axsome Therapeutics Acquires Global Rights to Balipodect from Takeda

Shots: Axsome has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Takeda for TAK-063 (balipodect), with an intention to develop it for treating schizophrenia & Tourette syndrome (P-III trial-enabling activities for schizophrenia to begin in 2026) As per the deal, Axsome gains global rights to develop, manufacture, & commercialize TAK-063, while Takeda receives an upfront payment,…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 1, 2026

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GSK Reports the NMPA Approval of Exdensur (Depemokimab) for Severe Asthma

Shots: The Chinese NMPA has approved Exdensur as an add-on maintenance therapy for asthma pts (≥12yrs.) characterised by an eosinophilic phenotype based on P-III (SWIFT-1: n=382) & (SWIFT-2: n=380) trials Exdensur reduced asthma exacerbations by 58% (SWIFT-1) & 48% (SWIFT-2) over 52wks., with results in Chinese pts (n=58, SWIFT-1) consistent with the overall population. Pooled data…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 1, 2026

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Merck Reports P-III (CORALreef AddOn) Trial Data on Enlicitide Decanoate in Hypercholesterolemia

Shots: Trial assessed enlicitide (QD, PO) vs non-statin therapies (PO) added to background statins in adults with hypercholesterolemia & ASCVD risk or history, meeting its 1EP with a 64.6% LDL-C reduction at 8wks. & reductions of 56.7% vs bempedoic acid, 36% vs ezetimibe, & 28.1% vs their combination Trial also showed 8wk. reductions in ApoB…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 31, 2026

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BMS Reports P-III (SCOUT-HCM) Trial Data on Camzyos in Symptomatic Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (oHCM)

Shots: BMS has reported the 28wk. P-III (SCOUT-HCM) trial data assessing Camzyos (mavacamten) vs PBO in 44 pts (12 to <18yrs.) with symptomatic oHCM & NYHA class II-III symptoms, with plans to present 56wk. data in a future conference Trial met its 1EP, showing reductions in Valsalva LVOT gradient at Wk. 28, supported by more pts…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 31, 2026

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The CHMP Recommends Immedica’s Zepzelca (Lurbinectedin) + Tecentriq (Atezolizumab) to Treat 1L ES-SCLC

Shots: The CHMP has recommended Zepzelca + Tecentriq as a 1L therapy for adults with ES-SCLC whose disease remains stable after initial treatment with Tecentriq, carboplatin, & etoposide Opinion was based on P-III (IMforte) trial results, showing Zepzelca + Tecentriq reduced risk of progression or death by 46% & death risk by 27% vs Tecentriq…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 30, 2026

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Takeda Presents P-III (LATITUDE) Studies Data on Zasocitinib in Plaque Psoriasis at AAD 2026

Shots: The 2 P-III (Latitude PsO 3001 & PsO 3002) trials assessed zasocitinib in 693 & 1108 adults with mod. to sev. PsO, with plans for NDA submission to FDA & other authorities starting Takeda’s FY’26 PsO 3001 showed 71.4% achieved sPGA 0/1 vs PBO (10.7%) & apremilast (32.1%), with 39.9% reaching sPGA…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 30, 2026

Merck Receives the EC Approval for Keytruda, Plus CT ± Avastin to Treat PD-L1+ Pt-Resistant Ovarian Carcinoma

AstraZeneca Reports the P-III (EMERALD-3) Trial Data on Imfinzi Combination + TACE in Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Cogent Biosciences Reports US FDA’s NDA Submission of Bezuclastinib for Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST)

Eli Lilly Reports US FDA Approval of Foundayo (Orforglipron) for Weight Loss

Axsome Therapeutics Acquires Global Rights to Balipodect from Takeda

GSK Reports the NMPA Approval of Exdensur (Depemokimab) for Severe Asthma

Merck Reports P-III (CORALreef AddOn) Trial Data on Enlicitide Decanoate in Hypercholesterolemia

BMS Reports P-III (SCOUT-HCM) Trial Data on Camzyos in Symptomatic Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (oHCM)

The CHMP Recommends Immedica’s Zepzelca (Lurbinectedin) + Tecentriq (Atezolizumab) to Treat 1L ES-SCLC

Takeda Presents P-III (LATITUDE) Studies Data on Zasocitinib in Plaque Psoriasis at AAD 2026

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