GSK Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Nucala (Mepolizumab) for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Shots: The US FDA has approved Nucala as an add-on treatment for inadequately controlled COPD & eosinophilic phenotype based on the P-III (MATINEE & METREX) trial; EMA & NMPA’s submissions are under review MATINEE assessed Nucala (n=403; 100mg, SC, Q4W) vs PBO (n=401) in COPD pts (n=804) with type 2 inflammation while METREX evaluated it…

ByRidhi RastogiMay 23, 2025

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AstraZeneca’s Tagrisso (Osimertinib) Secures Health Canada’s Conditional Approval to Treat Unresectable EGFR-Mutated NSCLC

Shots: Health Canada has granted conditional approval to Tagrisso for the treatment of pts with locally advanced, inoperable NSCLC with EGFR exon 19 deletions or exon 21 (L858R) substitution mutations, whose disease progressed on or following Pt-based CRT Approval was based on P-III (LAURA) study assessing Tagrisso (80mg, QD, PO) vs PBO among adults (n=216)…

ByRidhi RastogiMay 22, 2025

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Pfizer Enters a ~$6.05B Exclusive Licensing Agreement with 3SBio for SSGJ-707

Shots: 3SBio & its subsidiaries will grant Pfizer exclusive license to develop, manufacture & market SSGJ-707 worldwide, excl. China, with an option to obtain marketing rights in China As per the deal, 3SBio will receive $1.25B upfront & ~$4.8B in development, regulatory & commercial milestones, plus double-digit tiered royalties on SSGJ-707 sales; closing is expected…

ByRidhi RastogiMay 20, 2025

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Ionis Reveals Topline P-III (ESSENCE) Trial Data of Olezarsen for Moderate Hypertriglyceridemia

Shots: Ionis has reported topline P-III (ESSENCE) trial data assessing olezarsen (50mg: 276 pts or 80mg: 832 pts, SC, Q4W for 12mos.) vs PBO (n= 369) in 1,478 adults with mod. hypertriglyceridemia (fasting TG ≥150mg/dL to <500mg/dL) with or at risk of ASCVD Trial met its 1EP with significant PBO-adjusted TG reductions of 61% (80mg)…

ByRidhi RastogiMay 19, 2025

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Apnimed Reports Topline P-III (SynAIRgy) Trial Data of AD109 for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

Shots: Apnimed has reported topline P-III (SynAIRgy) trial data assessing AD109 (aroxybutynin 2.5mg/atomoxetine 75mg) vs PBO for 6mos. in 646 adults with mild to sev. OSA across all weight classes who are intolerant of or refuse CPAP therapy Trial met its 1EP with a mean change in AHI at 26wks. & showed improvements across exploratory…

ByRidhi RastogiMay 19, 2025

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BioMarin Pharmaceutical to Acquire Inozyme Pharma for ~$270M, Strengthening its Enzyme Therapies Portfolio

Shots: BioMarin has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Inozyme, strengthening its enzyme therapies portfolio with the addition of INZ-701, an enzyme replacement therapy As per the deal, Inozyme’s shareholders will receive $4.00 per share in an all-cash transaction for a total consideration of ~$270M; closing is expected in Q3’25 INZ-701 (SC) is being evaluated…

ByRidhi RastogiMay 19, 2025

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GSK Receives the MHLW’s Approval for Blenrep (Belantamab Mafodotin) Regimens to Treat R/R Multiple Myeloma

Shots: MHLW has approved Blenrep + BorDex & PomDex in MM pts with ≥1 prior therapy; review ongoing in the US (PDUFA: Jul 23, 2025), EU, Canada, China (PR for DREAMM-7), & Switzerland (with PR for DREAMM-8) Approval was based on P-III (DREAMM-7 & DREAMM-8) trials assessing Blenrep (2.5mg/kg, IV, Q3W) + BorDex vs Darzalex + BorDex in 494…

ByRidhi RastogiMay 19, 2025

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BMS’ Opdivo Receives the EC’s Approval as a Perioperative Treatment of Resectable NSCLC

Shots: The EC has approved Opdivo + CT as neoadj. therapy followed by surgery & adj. Opdivo alone to treat adults with resectable NSCLC at high risk of recurrence & PD-L1 expression ≥1% in all 30 EEA states Approval was based on P-III (CheckMate-77T) study assessing neoadj. Opdivo + CT vs neoadj. PBO & CT…

ByRidhi RastogiMay 19, 2025

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BioCryst Reports the US FDA’s NDA Acceptance and Priority Review of Orladeyo for Hereditary Angioedema (HAE)

Shots: The US FDA has accepted NDA & granted priority review to Orladeyo (berotralstat) for the treatment of HAE pts (2-11yrs.), with PDUFA action date of Sep 12, 2025. Line extension application has been filed with the EMA; further filings are planned globally incl. Japan & Canada NDA was supported by P-III (APeX-P) trial assessing Orladeyo…

ByRidhi RastogiMay 16, 2025

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Travere Therapeutics Reports the US FDA’s sNDA Acceptance of Filspari for Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)

Shots: The US FDA has accepted sNDA of Filspari for the treatment of FSGS, plus FDA has planned to hold advisory committee meeting to discuss the application (PDUFA: Jan 13, 2026) sNDA was supported by P-III (DUPLEX) trial & P-II (DUET) trial assessing Filspari vs irbesartan in FSGS pts; Pts completing the DUPLEX & DUET double-blind…

ByRidhi RastogiMay 16, 2025

GSK Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Nucala (Mepolizumab) for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

AstraZeneca’s Tagrisso (Osimertinib) Secures Health Canada’s Conditional Approval to Treat Unresectable EGFR-Mutated NSCLC

Pfizer Enters a ~$6.05B Exclusive Licensing Agreement with 3SBio for SSGJ-707

Ionis Reveals Topline P-III (ESSENCE) Trial Data of Olezarsen for Moderate Hypertriglyceridemia

Apnimed Reports Topline P-III (SynAIRgy) Trial Data of AD109 for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

BioMarin Pharmaceutical to Acquire Inozyme Pharma for ~$270M, Strengthening its Enzyme Therapies Portfolio

GSK Receives the MHLW’s Approval for Blenrep (Belantamab Mafodotin) Regimens to Treat R/R Multiple Myeloma

BMS’ Opdivo Receives the EC’s Approval as a Perioperative Treatment of Resectable NSCLC

BioCryst Reports the US FDA’s NDA Acceptance and Priority Review of Orladeyo for Hereditary Angioedema (HAE)

Travere Therapeutics Reports the US FDA’s sNDA Acceptance of Filspari for Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)

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