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Merck has reported P-III (STRIDE-13) trial evaluating Capvaxive (21-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine) vs PPSV23 in pts (n=882; 2 to <18yrs.) with prior pediatric pneumococcal vaccination & chronic conditions increasing pneumococcal disease risk
Trial showed that Capvaxive induced immune responses to all 21 serotypes per opsonophagocytic activity (OPA) geometric mean titers (2EP), plus was noninferior…
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The P-III (EMPOWER-Lung 3) trial assessed Libtayo (350mg, Q3W for 108wks.; n=312) vs PBO (n=154), both with Pt-based CT (Q3W ×4 cycles), in 466 adults with LA/M NSCLC harboring no EGFR, ALK, or ROS1 alteration
At mFU of 60.9mos., trial showed a 34% reduction in death risk (mOS: 21.1 vs 12.9mos.; 5yr. survival probability:…
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The US FDA has accepted NDA of relacorilant for the treatment of Pt-resistant ovarian cancer (PDUFA: Jul 11, 2026)
NDA was supported by P-III (ROSELLA) & P-II trials, where relacorilant + nab-paclitaxel demonstrated improved PFS & OS compared to nab-paclitaxel monotx., with no need for biomarker selection & favorable safety
Additionally, relacorilant (GR antagonist)…
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The US FDA has accepted the BLA of Nanoecapsulated Sirolimus + Pegadricase (NASP; Q4W) for the treatment of uncontrolled gout (PDUFA: Jun 27, 2026)
BLA was supported by P-III (DISSOLVE I & II) trials evaluating 2 NASP doses vs PBO in adults with uncontrolled gout, which met its 1EP of sustained decrease in serum…
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Health Canada has approved Bylvay (odevixibat) for the treatment of cholestatic pruritus in pts (≥12mos.) with Alagille Syndrome (ALGS)
Approval was based on P-III (ASSERT) trial assessing Bylvay (120µg/kg, QD) vs PBO in ALGS pts for 24wks. across North America, EU, Middle East, & Asia Pacific regions
Trial met its 1EP of improved pruritus…
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The P-III (ASCEND) trial evaluated rocatinlimab (150 or 300mg, Q4W/Q8W) in ~2,600 atopic dermatitis pts who completed 24wks. in ROCKET trial program & continued for 32wks. in ASCEND, which will evaluate long-term safety & efficacy up to 104wks.
Trial showed a favorable long-term safety profile (1EP) with low discontinuation rates due to AEs, consistent…
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Novartis has entered into an agreement to acquire Tourmaline Bio, incl. its asset pacibekitug, expanding its cardiovascular portfolio
As per the deal, Novartis, through its subsidiary, will acquire Tourmaline for $48/share, representing an aggregate of ~$1.4B, & will merge the subsidiary into Tourmaline upon completion, making it an indirect wholly owned unit of Novartis; closing…
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Eli Lilly has reported P-III (BRUIN CLL-313) trial data assessing Jaypirca (pirtobrutinib; 200mg, PO, QD) vs chemoimmunotherapy (bendamustine + rituximab) in 282 pts with 1L chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL) without 17p deletions
Trial met its 1EP of improved PFS per IRC, while OS was immature but showed a favorable trend &…
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AstraZeneca has reported P-III (FLAURA2) trial findings on Tagrisso + Pt-based CT as a 1L treatment of pts with locally advanced (Stage IIIB-IIIC) or metastatic (Stage IV) EGFRm NSCLC
The P-III (FLAURA2) trial assessed Tagrisso (80mg, QD, PO) + pemetrexed + cisplatin/carboplatin (Q3W for 4 cycles) followed by Tagrisso + pemetrexed maintenance (Q3W) vs…
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Hengrui Pharma & Braveheart Bio have entered into an exclusive license agreement for Hengrui’s HRS-1893 to treat cardiovascular diseases
As per the deal, Braveheart will obtain exclusive global rights (ex-China, Hong Kong, Macao & Taiwan) to develop, manufacture & commercialize HRS-1893 in exchange for $65M upfront (50% in cash + 50% in shares), ~$10M…

