EirGenix Enters ~$152M Licensing Deal with Sandoz to Commercialize EG1206A (Biosimilar, Perjeta)

Shots: EirGenix has partnered with Sandoz to commercialize EG1206A, a biosimilar to Roche’s Perjeta (Pertuzumab), globally excl. Taiwan, Mainland China, Macau, South Korea, Mongolia, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, the Philippines, & Japan As per the deal, EirGenix will handle product development, manufacturing, & supply, receiving ~$152M in upfront & milestone payments, profit share post-launch…

ByRidhi RastogiNovember 12, 2025

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Cogent Biosciences Reports P-III (PEAK) Trial Data on Bezuclastinib Combination for Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST)

Shots: Cogent Biosciences has reported the P-III (PEAK) trial data assessing bezuclastinib + sunitinib vs sunitinib monotx. in pts with imatinib-resistant or intolerant GIST; the US FDA’s NDA filing is planned for H1’26 As of Sep 30, 2025, trial met its 1EP of improved PFS (mPFS: 16.5 vs 9.2mos.) & showed ORR of 46% vs…

ByRidhi RastogiNovember 11, 2025

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Genentech (Roche) Reveals P-III Trials Findings on Fenebrutinib in Relapsing and Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis

Shots: Genentech has reported the P-III trials results, incl. FENhance 2 study assessing fenebrutinib (PO) vs teriflunomide in 1,497 adults with RMS for ~96wks. Trial met its 1EP of reduced annualized relapse rate over ~96wks. with favorable liver safety; additional safety data will be further evaluated; data to be presented in future meeting, along with…

ByRidhi RastogiNovember 10, 2025

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Merck Reveals P-III (CORALreef HeFH) Trial Data on Enlicitide Decanoate for Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)

Shots: Merck has highlighted P-III (CORALreef HeFH) trial data assessing enlicitide decanoate (20mg, PO, QD) vs PBO in 303 adults with HeFH at AHA’25 Trial showed significant LDL-C reductions (1EP), along with decreases in non-HDL-C (53%), ApoB (49.1%), & Lp(a) (27.5%) at Wk. 24 in HeFH pts on stable background lipid-lowering therapy. High adherence (97%) &…

ByRidhi RastogiNovember 10, 2025

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Vera Therapeutics Reports the US FDA’s BLA Submission for Atacicept to Treat IgA Nephropathy

Shots: The US FDA has received the BLA seeking accelerated approval of atacicept for treating adults with immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN), with the FDA’s decision expected in 2026 The BLA is supported by the ongoing global P-III (ORIGIN 3) trial evaluating atacicept (150mg, SC, QW) vs PBO in 431 adults with IgAN, assessing eGFR-based kidney…

ByRidhi RastogiNovember 10, 2025

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Ionis Highlights P-III (CORE & CORE2) Trials Results of Olezarsen for Severe Hypertriglyceridemia (sHTG) at AHA 2025

Shots: The P-III (CORE: n=617 & CORE2: n=446) trials assessed olezarsen (50 or 80mg, SC, Q4W) vs PBO for 12mos. in sHTG adults; the US FDA’s sNDA filing is expected by 2025 end Both trials met their 1EP with ~72% PBO-adjusted fasting triglyceride (TG) reduction at 6mos., sustained to 12mos., while 89% (50mg) & 88%…

ByRidhi RastogiNovember 10, 2025

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AstraZeneca Reports P-III (NATRON) Trial Data on Fasenra (Benralizumab) to Treat Hypereosinophilic Syndrome (HES)

Shots: AstraZeneca has reported P-III (NATRON) trial data assessing Fasenra (30mg, SC, Q4W) vs PBO, both in addition to background HES therapy in 133 HES pts for 24wks. Trial met its 1EP of delayed time to first HES worsening or flare & reduced the risk of HES worsening/flare by 65% Trial met all 2EPs, showing…

ByRidhi RastogiNovember 10, 2025

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Johnson & Johnson Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Caplyta (Lumateperone) for Major Depressive Disorder

Shots: The US FDA has approved Caplyta as an adjunctive therapy with antidepressants for treating adults with major depressive disorder (MDD). An sNDA for schizophrenia relapse prevention is also submitted Approval was based on 2 P-III (Study 501 & 502) trials assessing Caplyta vs PBO, both in combination with an antidepressant in MDD pts Trial…

ByRidhi RastogiNovember 7, 2025

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Novo Nordisk Reveals P-III (REDEFINE 1) Trial Data on CagriSema for Cardiovascular Risk Factors

Shots: The post hoc analysis of P-III (REDEFINE 1) trial assessed CagriSema (cagrilintide 2.4mg & semaglutide 2.4mg) vs PBO & individual components effects on CV risk factors in 3,417 obese/overweight pts with ≥1 obesity-related comorbidities, & without T2D Trial showed CagriSema reduced systolic BP by -10.9 mmHg over 68wks. (vs -8.8 with semaglutide, & -2.1 with PBO),…

ByRidhi RastogiNovember 7, 2025

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Johnson & Johnson’s Darzalex Faspro Secures the US FDA’s Approval for High-Risk Smouldering Multiple Myeloma (SMM)

Shots: FDA has approved Darzalex Faspro (daratumumab & hyaluronidase-fihj) for high‑risk SMM based on the P-III (AQUILA) study assessing Darzalex Faspro alone vs active monitoring in adults, which met its 1EP of improved PFS by 51%, with 63.1% vs 40.7% pts progression-free at a mFU of 65.2mos. Trial also showed an improved ORR (63.4% vs…

ByRidhi RastogiNovember 7, 2025

EirGenix Enters ~$152M Licensing Deal with Sandoz to Commercialize EG1206A (Biosimilar, Perjeta)

Cogent Biosciences Reports P-III (PEAK) Trial Data on Bezuclastinib Combination for Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST)

Genentech (Roche) Reveals P-III Trials Findings on Fenebrutinib in Relapsing and Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis

Merck Reveals P-III (CORALreef HeFH) Trial Data on Enlicitide Decanoate for Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)

Vera Therapeutics Reports the US FDA’s BLA Submission for Atacicept to Treat IgA Nephropathy

Ionis Highlights P-III (CORE & CORE2) Trials Results of Olezarsen for Severe Hypertriglyceridemia (sHTG) at AHA 2025

AstraZeneca Reports P-III (NATRON) Trial Data on Fasenra (Benralizumab) to Treat Hypereosinophilic Syndrome (HES)

Johnson & Johnson Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Caplyta (Lumateperone) for Major Depressive Disorder

Novo Nordisk Reveals P-III (REDEFINE 1) Trial Data on CagriSema for Cardiovascular Risk Factors

Johnson & Johnson’s Darzalex Faspro Secures the US FDA’s Approval for High-Risk Smouldering Multiple Myeloma (SMM)

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