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Astellas and Pfizer Report the US FDA Approval of Perioperative Padcev + Keytruda for Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer (MIBC)

Shots: FDA has approved Padcev (enfortumab vedotin-ejfv) + Keytruda or Keytruda Qlex for neoadj. & adj. treatment for cisplatin-ineligible  pts with MIBC, before the PDUFA action date (Apr 07, 2026) Approval was based on the P-III (KEYNOTE-905/EV-303) trial, which randomized cisplatin-ineligible MIBC pts to Arm A (3 cycles of Keytruda + surgery with 14 subsequent cycles), Arm B…

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AstraZeneca Reports the US FDA Approval of Koselugo (Selumetinib) for Treating Neurofibromatosis Type 1

Shots: The US FDA has approved Koselugo for the treatment of symptomatic, inoperable plexiform neurofibromas (PN) in adults with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) Approval was based on the P-III (KOMET) study assessing Koselugo (PO) vs PBO in 145 adults with NF1 & symptomatic, inoperable PNs across 13 countries, incl. North America, South America, Europe, Asia…

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Merck Reveals Topline P-III (MK-8591A-053) Trial Data on Doravirine/Islatravir to Treat HIV-1 Infection

Shots: The P-III (MK-8591A-053) trial data assessed 100mg doravirine/0.25mg islatravir (DOR/ISL; QD, PO) vs 50mg bictegravir/200mg emtricitabine/25mg tenofovir alafenamide (BIC/FTC/TAF; QD, PO) ) in treatment-naïve adults with HIV-1 infection (n=537) Trial met its primary efficacy hypothesis, with DOR/ISL showing non-inferiority to BIC/FTC/TAF in achieving HIV-1 RNA <50 copies/mL at Wk. 48, & also achieved its…

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Accord BioPharma Receive the US FDA’s Approval for Osvyrti and Jubereq (Biosimilar, Prolia and Xgeva)   

Shots:  The US FDA has approved Osvyrti and Jubereq biosimilars to Prolia and Xgeva. Accord is anticipated to commercialize OSVYRTI and JUBEREQ in 2026   The approvals were supported by a P-I study showing JUBEREQ and Xgeva had comparable PK, and a P-III study in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis demonstrating that OSVYRTI and Prolia are highly similar with no clinically meaningful differences in PK, PD, safety, or efficacy  Intas has an exclusive…

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Merck’s Keytruda SC Receives the EC Approval for Subcutaneous Use Across 33 Solid Tumor Indications for Keytruda

Shots: The EC has approved Keytruda SC (pembrolizumab & berahyaluronidase alfa-pmph) for SC dosing in adults across all 33 Keytruda indications in all 30 EEA states, with availability subject to multiple factors, incl. national reimbursement processes Approval was based on P-III (3475A-D77) trial assessing Keytruda SC (790mg/9600 units, Q6W; n=251) vs IV Keytruda (400mg, Q6W;…

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Insmed Reports the EC’s Approval of Brinsupri (Brensocatib) for Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis (NCFB)

Shots: The EC has approved Brinsupri (25mg) for treating NCFB pts (≥12yrs.), with ≥2 exacerbations in the prior 12mos. under EMA'saccelerated assessment pathway; Application is under PMDA & MHRA review, & Insmed is planning to work with EU authorities to enable patient access starting in early 2026 Approval was based on extensive clinical data, incl. P-III (ASPEN)…

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Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Receives the US FDA’s Approval for Redemplo (Plozasiran) to Treat Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (FCS)

Shots: The US FDA has approved Redemplo as an adjunct to diet to reduce triglycerides (TGs) in adults with FCS; US availability is expected by year-end 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 could join a…

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Genmab and AbbVie Report the US FDA Approval of Epkinly to Treat R/R Follicular Lymphoma

Shots: The US FDA has approved Epkinly (epcoritamab-bysp) + rituximab & lenalidomide (R2) for the treatment of adults with r/r follicular lymphoma (FL) & converted accelerated approval of Epkinly monotx. to full approval for r/r FL following ≥2L of systemic therapy Approval was based on P-III (EPCORE FL-1) trial assessing Epkinly + R2 (n=243)vs R2 alone(n=245)in…

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