LEO Pharma Reports the NMPA’s NDA Acceptance for Anzupgo (Delgocitinib) to Treat Chronic Hand Eczema (CHE)

Incyte Reports the Health Canada’s Approval of Opzelura (Ruxolitinib) for Atopic Dermatitis (AD)

Shots: Health Canada has approved Opzelura cream 1.5% for the treatment of mild to mod. AD in children (≥2yrs.), when other topical therapies are ineffective or unsuitable Approval was based on the P-III (TRuE-AD3) trial, evaluating Opzelura (BID) vs vehicle in over 300 children (≥2 to <12yrs.) with AD Trial met its 1EP with more…

Eli Lilly Reports Topline Data from P-III (ACHIEVE-2 & 5) Trials of Orforglipron for Type 2 Diabetes

Shots: The 2 P-III (ACHIEVE-2 & 5) trials assessed orforglipron (3, 12 & 36mg; QD) vs dapagliflozin (10mg; QD) in 962 adults with T2D uncontrolled on metformin, & vs PBO in 546 adults with T2D uncontrolled on titrated insulin glargine ± metformin/SGLT2i for 40wks., respectively ACHIEVE-2 showed reduced A1C (1EP) at Wk. 40 across both…

Novartis Highlights P-III (APPLAUSE-IgAN) Trial Findings on Fabhalta (Iptacopan) for IgA Nephropathy

Shots: Novartis has reported the P-III (APPLAUSE-IgAN) trial findings assessing Fabhalta (200mg; BID; PO) vs PBO, both on top of SoC in 477 adults with IgA nephropathy (IgAN) Trial showed that Fabhalta reduced IgAN progression measured by annualized total slope of eGFR decline over 2yrs., & demonstrated favorable safety; data to be used for 2026…

Novo Nordisk Enters ~$2.1B Deal with Omeros to Advance Zaltenibart for Rare Blood & Kidney Disorders

Shots: Novo Nordisk has entered into a definitive asset purchase & license agreement with Omeros to develop zaltenibart (MASP-3 inhibitor) for rare blood & kidney disorders, while Omeros retains certain rights to other preclinical MASP-3 programs, incl. small-molecule MASP-3 inhibitors for select indications As per the deal, Novo will receive exclusive global rights to develop…

Corcept Therapeutics Reports the EMA’s MAA Submission of Relacorilant to Treat Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer

Shots: The EMA has received MAA of relacorilant for the treatment of Pt-resistant ovarian cancer MAA 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 & showed favorable safety Relacorilant (PO) is a GR antagonist that is…

BioCryst to Acquire Astria Therapeutics in ~$700M Cash-and-Stock Transaction

Shots: BioCryst Pharmaceuticals has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Astria Therapeutics, strengthening its allergic & immunology portfolio As per the deal, Astria shareholders will receive $8.55 in cash + 0.59 BioCryst shares, valuing Astria at $13/share with an enterprise value of ~$700M (equity value: ~$920M), plus Astria shareholders will hold ~15% of pro…

Pfizer Reports Topline P-III (HER2CLIMB-05) Trial Data of Tukysa (Tucatinib) in Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC)

Shots: Pfizer has reported P-III (HER2CLIMB-05) trial data assessing Tukysa (n=326) vs PBO (n=328), both in combination with trastuzumab & pertuzumab, as a maintenance therapy for pts with HER2+ MBC following induction therapy in the 1L setting Trial met its 1EP with a significant improvement in the investigator-assessed PFS & showed favorable safety; data to…

Boehringer Ingelheim and Click Therapeutics Report P-III (CONVOKE) Trial Data on CT-155 for Schizophrenia

Shots: The P-III (CONVOKE) trial assessed CT-155 (BI 3972080) vs a digital control app as an adjunct to SoC antipsychotic therapy in pts (≥18yrs.) with experiential negative symptoms of schizophrenia Trial met its 1EP with 6.8 vs 4.2-point improvement in negative symptom severity on the CAINS-MAP at 16wks., achieving a Cohen’s D of -0.36; most…