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The EC has approved Uplizna (inebilizumab) as an add-on treatment of anti-AChR & anti-MuSK antibody positive adults with gMG
Approval was based on P-III (MINT) trial in 238 adults with gMG (190 AChR+, 48 MuSK+), where pts received 2 Uplizna loading doses followed by 2 doses/year
Pts on steroids began tapering at Wk. 4,…
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The US FDA has approved Adquey (difamilast 1%) ointment for treating mild-to-mod. atopic dermatitis in adults and children aged≥ 2 yrs.
Approval was based on multiple pivotal P-III trials, which showed a significantly higher proportion of patients treated with ADQUEY achieving IGA success after 4 wks vs vehicle, with a consistent safety profile
Adquey is a non-steroidal topical PDE-4 inhibitor for BID treatment…
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Approval was based on the P-III (PANOVA-3) trial assessing Optune Pax, a TTFields device used concomitantly with gemcitabine & nab-paclitaxel (n=285), vs CT alone (n=286) in 571 adults with locally advanced pancreatic cancer
Trial improved mOS to 16.2 vs 14.2mos. in ITT, with 1yr. survival of 68.1% vs 60.2%. In mPP (198 received Optune…
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The US FDA has approved Keytruda/Keytruda Qlex + paclitaxel ± Avastin for the treatment of adults with PD-L1+ (CPS ≥1) Pt-resistant epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal carcinoma, who have received 1 or 2 prior systemic therapy
Approval was based on the P-III (KEYNOTE-B96/ENGOT-ov65) trial data assessing Keytruda (400mg, IV, Q6W) with CT…
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The global P-II (VALIANT) trial data assessed Verekitug vs PBO in 478 pts with severe asthma for ~60wks., with a minimum of 24wks. of treatment. Eligible pts could then enroll in the VALOUR LTE trial
Trial met its 1EP, reducing annualized asthma exacerbation rates by 56% (100mg; Q12W) & 39% (400mg, Q24W), with FEV1…
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THX has granted Biocodex an exclusive global license to develop & commercialize Batten-1 for juvenile Batten disease (CLN3), along with exclusive US & Canada rights to develop & commercialize TX01 for Gaucher & Niemann-Pick type C disease
As per the deal, THX will lead clinical development with financial & scientific support from Biocodex, which will…
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The US FDA has accepted NDA & granted priority review to oveporexton (TAK-861) for the treatment of NT1, with PDUFA goal date in Q3’26
NDA was supported by robust clinical data, incl. global P-III (FirstLight & RadiantLight) trials assessing oveporexton in NT1 pts
Oveporexton showed objective and patient-reported improvements in wakefulness, EDS, cataplexy, attention,…
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The Chinese NMPA has accepted the application of Arexvy RSV vaccine for the prevention of LRTD caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in adults aged ≥60yrs.; regulatory decision is expected by 2027
Submission was based on extensive clinical data, incl. results from the P-III trial assessing safety & immunogenicity of Arexvy in adults (≥60yrs.)…
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Genentech has reported the P-III (FENtrepid) trial data assessing fenebrutinib (QD, PO) with IV Ocrevus-matching PBO vs Ocrevus & oral fenebrutinib-matching PBO in 985 adults with PPMS
Trial met its 1EP, showing a 12% reduction in disability progression (cCDP12) with curves separating by wk. 24 & consistent benefit across subgroups & duration. The strongest effect was…
Akeso’s Ivonescimab + CT Receives the NMPA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Biliary Tract Cancer
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The Chinese NMPA has granted BTD to ivonescimab + CT for the 1L treatment of advanced biliary tract cancer (BTC)
Ivonescimab is being assessed in the fully-enrolled P-III (AK112-309/HARMONi-GI1) in combination with CT for the 1L treatment of advanced BTC
The P-Ib/II trial data presented at ASCO 2024 showed ivonescimab plus CT showed an…

