Bayer Reports EC’s Approval of Nubeqa for Treating Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer (mHSPC)

Shots: The EC has approved Nubeqa (darolutamide) in combination with androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) ± docetaxel to treat mHSPC pts Approval was based on the P-III (ARANOTE) trial evaluating Nubeqa (600mg, BID) + ADT vs PBO + ADT in 669 mHSPC pts Trial showed a 46% reduction in rPFS (1EP), with consistent benefit observed across all subgroups, incl. pts…

ByRidhi RastogiJuly 21, 2025

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AstraZeneca Reports P-III (FLAURA2) Trial Findings on Tagrisso Regimen to Treat EGFRm NSCLC

Shots: 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…

ByRidhi RastogiJuly 21, 2025

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Daiichi Sankyo Receives the US FDA’s Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Enhertu + Perjeta to Treat HER2+ Breast Cancer

Shots: The US FDA has granted BTD to Enhertu + Perjeta for the 1L treatment of adults with unresectable or metastatic HER2+ breast cancer Designation was supported by P-III (DESTINY-Breast09) trial data on Enhertu (5.4mg/kg) ± Perjeta vs taxane, trastuzumab & Perjeta (THP) in HER2+ metastatic breast cancer pts (n=1157) Trial showed improved PFS by 44% (mPFS: 40.7…

ByRidhi RastogiJuly 18, 2025

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Keros Therapeutics Reports First Patient Dosing in P-III (RENEW) Trial of Elritercept for Transfusion-Dependent Anemia in Adults with MDS

Shots: Keros has dosed the first pts in P-III (RENEW) trial assessing elritercept vs PBO in adults with transfusion-dependent anemia with very low, low, or intermediate risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) Dosing triggers a $10M milestone under Keros & Takeda’s Jan 2025 deal, in which Takeda gained global rights to develop, manufacture, & commercialize elritercept (excl.…

ByRidhi RastogiJuly 18, 2025

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Quince Therapeutics Completes Patient Enrolment in P-III (NEAT) Trial of eDSP for Ataxia-Telangiectasia

Shots: Quince Therapeutics has completed enrolment in its P-III (NEAT) trial to assess eDSP (6 infusions once every 21–30 days) vs PBO in Ataxia-Telangiectasia pts (n=105), incl. 83 pts (6-9yrs.) in primary analysis population & 22 pts aged ≥10yrs. Trial will assess change from baseline to the last efficacy visit using RmICARS as the 1EP; pts…

ByRidhi RastogiJuly 17, 2025

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Bio-Thera Reports the US FDA’s BLA Acceptance of BAT2506 (Biosimilar, Simponi)

Shots: FDA has accepted BLA for BAT2506, a biosimilar of Simponi (golimumab) for all approved doses, formulations, & indications of reference product, with a request for interchangeability (BsUFA: May 16, 2026) BLA was backed by extensive analytical characterization & biosimilarity of BAT2506 in comparison to US & EU Simponi from P-I trial in healthy subjects,…

ByRidhi RastogiJuly 17, 2025

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AstraZeneca Reports P-III (CARES) Trial Findings on Anselamimab for Light Chain Amyloidosis

Shots: AstraZeneca has reported P-III (CARES) trial findings assessing anselamimab (QW for 4wks. then Q2W till completion) + SoC vs PBO + SoC in pts (N=406) with stage IIIa (n=281) & stage IIIb (n=125) light chain (AL) amyloidosis Trial did not meet its 1EP of time to all-cause mortality & frequency of CV hospitalisations. However,…

ByRidhi RastogiJuly 16, 2025

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KalVista Reports the MHRA Approval of Ekterly (Sebetralstat) for Treating Hereditary Angioedema

Shots: The UK’s MHRA has approved Ekterly (sebetralstat) to treat hereditary angioedema (HAE) pts (≥12yrs.). Awaits approval in various global markets incl. the EU & Japan Approval was based on P-III (KONFIDENT) study assessing Ekterly (300mg & 600mg) vs PBO in 136 HAE pts (≥12yrs.) across 20 countries, which showed faster symptom relief, reduced attack severity &…

ByRidhi RastogiJuly 16, 2025

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Sun Pharma Launches Leqselvi (Deuruxolitinib) to Treat Severe Alopecia Areata in the US

Shots: Sun Pharma has launched Leqselvi (deuruxolitinib; 8mg) for the treatment of pts with severe alopecia areata in the US FDA Approval was based on 2 P-III (THRIVE-AA1 & THRIVE-AA2) trials that assessed the scalp hair regrowth using the SALT score with Leqselvi (8 or 12mg, BID) vs PBO in adults (n=1223; 18-65yrs.) with severe alopecia areata…

ByDipanshu DixitJuly 15, 2025

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Merck Advances MK-8527 in P-III (EXPrESSIVE) Trials to Prevent HIV in Individuals at Risk

Shots: Merck has initiated P-III (EXPrESSIVE-11) trial to evaluate MK-8527 (QM) vs FTC/TDF for HIV PrEP in ~4,390 individuals at higher risk across 16 countries (enrolment from Aug 2025), & will begin the P-III (EXPrESSIVE-10) trial in ~4,580 women (16-30yrs.) in sub-Saharan Africa, with enrolment starting in the next few mos. Decision to initiate P-III…

ByDipanshu DixitJuly 15, 2025

Bayer Reports EC’s Approval of Nubeqa for Treating Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer (mHSPC)

AstraZeneca Reports P-III (FLAURA2) Trial Findings on Tagrisso Regimen to Treat EGFRm NSCLC

Daiichi Sankyo Receives the US FDA’s Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Enhertu + Perjeta to Treat HER2+ Breast Cancer

Keros Therapeutics Reports First Patient Dosing in P-III (RENEW) Trial of Elritercept for Transfusion-Dependent Anemia in Adults with MDS

Quince Therapeutics Completes Patient Enrolment in P-III (NEAT) Trial of eDSP for Ataxia-Telangiectasia

Bio-Thera Reports the US FDA’s BLA Acceptance of BAT2506 (Biosimilar, Simponi)

AstraZeneca Reports P-III (CARES) Trial Findings on Anselamimab for Light Chain Amyloidosis

KalVista Reports the MHRA Approval of Ekterly (Sebetralstat) for Treating Hereditary Angioedema

Sun Pharma Launches Leqselvi (Deuruxolitinib) to Treat Severe Alopecia Areata in the US

Merck Advances MK-8527 in P-III (EXPrESSIVE) Trials to Prevent HIV in Individuals at Risk

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