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The US FDA has approved Vizz (1.44% aceclidine ophthalmic solution) for the treatment of presbyopia in adults; samples are expected in the US by Oct 2025, with full commercial launch by mid-Q4’25
Approval was based on the 3 P-III trials: CLARITY 1 & 2 evaluating Vizz (QD) in 466 pts for 42 days as…
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The US FDA has received sNDA of Venclexta (venetoclax) & acalabrutinib in previously untreated patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)
sNDA was supported by AstraZeneca-sponsored P-III (AMPLIFY) trial assessing Venclexta + acalabrutinib ± Obinutuzumab vs chemoimmunotherapy in previously untreated CLL pts without del(17p) or TP53 mutation
Trial showed that Venclexta + acalabrutinib a 35% reduction…
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IMUNON has dosed the first pts with IMNN-001 in P-III (OVATION 3) trial for the treatment of women with newly diagnosed advanced ovarian cancer
Trial will evaluate IMNN-001 (100 mg/m², intraperitoneally, QW) + neoadj. & adj. CT vs CT alone in newly diagnosed stage 3C/4 ovarian cancer, incl. HRD+ pts who will receive PARP…
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The EC has approved Attrogy (diflunisal) to treat hereditary transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis (hATTR amyloidosis) in adults with stage 1 or 2 polyneuropathy in all EEA states
EC approval was based on a P-III trial showing that diflunisal significantly slowed disease progression in patients with TTR amyloidosis. At 24 mos. baseline, 1EP met diflunisal led to…
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AbbVie has reported topline P-III (UP-AA) trial data on Rinvoq (QD) for sev. alopecia areata in adults & adolescents with a mean baseline SALT score of 83.8
Trial incl. 2 replicate studies (Study 1 & 2) in AA pts (n=1399; 12-64yrs.), where both studies' Period A, pts were randomized to Rinvoq 15mg, 30mg, or…
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The CHMP has recommended Eyluxvi (ALT-L9), a biosimilar version of Eylea (aflibercept), to treat wet AMD, visual impairment due to macular oedema secondary to branch/central retinal vein occlusion & visual impairment due to diabetic macular oedema & myopic choroidal neovascularisation
Opinion was based on extensive analytical, non-clinical, & clinical data incl. a P-III trial…
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Viridian & Kissei have entered into an exclusive collaboration & license agreement to develop & commercialize veligrotug & VRDN-003 in Japan
As per the deal, Kissei will secure an exclusive license to develop & commercialize veligrotug & VRDN-003 in Japan, with the responsibility of all development, regulatory, & commercialization activities, & related costs in…
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The P-III (BRUIN CLL-314) trial assessed Jaypirca vs Imbruvica in 650 pts with treatment-naïve or experienced (but BTK-naïve) chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL)
Trial met its 1EP of ORR non-inferiority in both pre-treated & ITT pts, with ORR favoring Jaypirca; PFS was immature but showed favorable trend, especially in treatment-naïve pts…
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The CHMP has recommended Aqneursa (levacetylleucine) for treating adults & pediatric pts with NPC; additional global submissions are planned for 2025 & beyond
Approval was backed by P-III (IB1001-301) study assessing Aqneursa vs PBO in pts (≥4yrs.; n=60) with NPC, which showed improved neurological symptoms & function across all 1 & 2EPs within 12wks.,…
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The US FDA has approved Empaveli (pegcetacoplan) for C3 glomerulopathy (C3G) & primary immune complex membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (IC-MPGN) pts (≥12yrs.)
Approval was based on P-III (VALIANT) trial assessing Empaveli (Q2W) vs PBO in C3G & primary IC-MPGN pts (≥12yrs., n=124) for 26wks. followed by 26wk. open-label period, where all pts received Empaveli
Trial met…

