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

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Otsuka to Acquire Transcend Therapeutics for ~$1.225B

Shots: Otsuka, via its subsidiary Otsuka America, has entered into an agreement to fully acquire Transcend, with an aim to expand its portfolio in psychiatric & neurological indications As per the deal, Otsuka will acquire Transcend for $700M upfront, & ~$525M in sales milestones, representing the total deal value of ~$1.225B; closing is expected in…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 30, 2026

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GSK Reports the EMA’s MAA Acceptance of Bepirovirsen to Treat Chronic Hepatitis B

Shots: The EMA has accepted MAA of bepirovirsen, an antisense oligonucleotide, for the treatment of adults with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) MAA was supported by the P-III (B-Well 1 & B-Well 2) trial results assessing bepirovirsen vs PBO in nucleos(t)ide analogue-treated pts with CHB & baseline HBsAg ≤3000 IU/ml across 29 countries Both trials met…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 27, 2026

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AstraZeneca Reports the P-III (OBERON & TITANIA) Trial Data on Tozorakimab for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Shots: AstraZeneca reported data from replicate P-III (OBERON & TITANIA) trials assessing tozorakimab (300mg, Q4W) vs PBO over 52wks. on top of inhaled therapy in 2,306 adults with symptomatic COPD & prior exacerbations The trial met its 1EP, reducing annualised rates of mod. to sev. COPD exacerbations in former smokers & the overall population, incl.…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 27, 2026

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

Otsuka to Acquire Transcend Therapeutics for ~$1.225B

GSK Reports the EMA’s MAA Acceptance of Bepirovirsen to Treat Chronic Hepatitis B

AstraZeneca Reports the P-III (OBERON & TITANIA) Trial Data on Tozorakimab for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

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