Daiichi Sankyo and AstraZeneca Report Topline P-III (DESTINY-Breast11) Trial Data of Neoadjuvant Enhertu for HER2+ Early-Stage Breast Cancer

Shots: Daiichi Sankyo & AstraZeneca has reported topline P-III (DESTINY-Breast11) trial data assessing neoadj. Enhertu (5.4mg/kg) monotx. or Enhertu followed by paclitaxel, Herceptin & Perjeta (THP) vs SoC + THP in high-risk, locally advanced HER2+ early-stage breast cancer pts (n=927) Trial showed that Enhertu regimen achieved significant improvement in pCR rate (1EP), while EFS (2EP) data was…

ByRidhi RastogiMay 7, 2025

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Johnson & Johnson Reports P-III (ASTRO) Trial Data of SC Tremfya for Ulcerative Colitis (UC)

Shots: J&J has reported P-III (ASTRO) trial data assessing Tremfya SC induction (400mg at Wks. 0, 4 & 8) followed by either Tremfya 100mg SC Q8W or 200mg SC Q4W vs PBO in adults with mod. to sev. active UC; sBLA under the US FDA’s review At Wk. 24, trial showed improved clinical remission rates…

ByRidhi RastogiMay 6, 2025

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Novo Nordisk Reports the US FDA’s NDA Acceptance of Oral Wegovy for Weight Management

Shots: The US FDA has accepted NDA of oral Wegovy for chronic weight management & major adverse CV events risk reduction in adults with obesity or overweight & comorbidities (PDUFA: Q4’25) Submission was based on the P-III (OASIS 4) trial assessing oral Wegovy (25mg; OD) vs PBO over 64wks. (incl. 12wk. dose escalation & 7wk.…

ByRidhi RastogiMay 5, 2025

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AstraZeneca Reports P-III (LOGOS & KALOS) Trial Findings of Breztri Aerosphere for Uncontrolled Asthma

Shots: AstraZeneca has reported P-III (LOGOS & KALOS) trial results evaluating Breztri Aerosphere (BGF; 320/28.8/9.6μg or 320/14.4/9.6μg) vs PT009 (ICS/LABA via Aerosphere) & Symbicort pressurized metered-dose inhaler (pMDI) in pts (n=~4400) with uncontrolled asthma Trial met its 1EP, with BGF 320/28.8/9.6μg showing significant improvement in forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) AUC 0 to 3hrs. at…

ByRidhi RastogiMay 2, 2025

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Amylyx Pharmaceuticals Reports the First Participant Dosing in P-III (LUCIDITY) Study Evaluating Avexitide in PBH

S Shots: Amylyx has dosed the first participant in its pivotal P-III (LUCIDITY) study of avexitide (90mg) for post-bariatric hypoglycemia (PBH), with recruitment completion expected in 2025 and topline data in the H1’26 The P-III (LUCIDITY) study evaluating avexitide (QD) vs PBO in ~75 PBH patients post Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery includes a 6wks. screening…

ByRidhi RastogiMay 1, 2025

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Amicus Therapeutics Enters a ~$590M Exclusive License Agreement with Dimerix for DMX-200

Shots: Dimerix has granted Amicus exclusive US rights to develop & market DMX-200 for all indications, incl. focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), with Amicus handling regulatory filings, dossier maintenance, & marketing in the US Dimerix will get $30M cash upfront, ~$75M on FDA approval, $35M on 1st sale, ~$40M for future indications & ~$410M in sales…

ByRidhi RastogiMay 1, 2025

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Johnson & Johnson Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Imaavy (Nipocalimab-aahu) for Generalized Myasthenia Gravis (gMG)

Shots: The US FDA has approved Imaavy to treat antibody +ve gMG pts (≥12yrs.) under priority review based on the ongoing P-III (Vivacity-MG3) trial assessing Imaavy + SoC vs PBO + SoC in antibody +ve or -ve adults (N=199; 153 were Ab +ve); global regulatory review is ongoing Trial showed superior disease control per MG-ADL…

ByDipanshu DixitMay 1, 2025

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Bayer Reports Post-Hoc Data from P-III (ARANOTE) Trial of Nubeqa to Treat Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer (mHSPC)

Shots: Bayer has reported post-hoc analyses from P-III (ARANOTE) trial assessing Nubeqa (darolutamide; 600mg, BID) + androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) (n=446) vs PBO + ADT (n=223) in mHSPC pts (N=669) Post-hoc analyses showed that 42.6% pts achieved ultra-low PSA levels (<0.02ng/mL) vs 7.8% pts on PBO & this response was associated with prolonged rPFS, delayed…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 30, 2025

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AbbVie’s Rinvoq (Upadacitinib) Receives the US FDA’s Approval for Giant Cell Arteritis

Shots: The US FDA has approved Rinvoq (15mg; QD) to treat adults with giant cell arteritis (GCA) following the EC’s Approval in Apr 2025 Approval was based on P-III (SELECT-GCA) trial assessing Rinvoq, where GCA pts (n=428) in 1st study period received either Rinvoq (7.5 or 15mg, QD) + 26wk. corticosteroid (CS) taper regimen or PBO +…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 30, 2025

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Abeona Therapeutics’ Zevaskyn Receives the US FDA Approval for Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa (RDEB)

Shots: The US FDA has approved Zevaskyn (prademagene zamikeracel) for treating wounds in adult & pediatric RDEB pts based on the intra-pts controlled P-III (VIITAL) trial & has also granted RPD PRV to Abeona, which the company intends to monetize; Zevaskyn to be commercially available in Q3’25 The P-III Trial assessed Zevaskyn in RDEB pts,…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 30, 2025

Daiichi Sankyo and AstraZeneca Report Topline P-III (DESTINY-Breast11) Trial Data of Neoadjuvant Enhertu for HER2+ Early-Stage Breast Cancer

Johnson & Johnson Reports P-III (ASTRO) Trial Data of SC Tremfya for Ulcerative Colitis (UC)

Novo Nordisk Reports the US FDA’s NDA Acceptance of Oral Wegovy for Weight Management

AstraZeneca Reports P-III (LOGOS & KALOS) Trial Findings of Breztri Aerosphere for Uncontrolled Asthma

Amylyx Pharmaceuticals Reports the First Participant Dosing in P-III (LUCIDITY) Study Evaluating Avexitide in PBH

Amicus Therapeutics Enters a ~$590M Exclusive License Agreement with Dimerix for DMX-200

Johnson & Johnson Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Imaavy (Nipocalimab-aahu) for Generalized Myasthenia Gravis (gMG)

Bayer Reports Post-Hoc Data from P-III (ARANOTE) Trial of Nubeqa to Treat Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer (mHSPC)

AbbVie’s Rinvoq (Upadacitinib) Receives the US FDA’s Approval for Giant Cell Arteritis

Abeona Therapeutics’ Zevaskyn Receives the US FDA Approval for Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa (RDEB)

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