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Amgen has reported topline P-III results assessing Tepezza (SC, Q2W × 12) vs PBO dosed via an on-body injector in pts with mod. to sev. active Thyroid Eye Disease (TED)
The trial met its 1EP, showing a 76.7% vs 19.6% proptosis response rate, with 3.17 vs 0.80 mm mean proptosis reduction (key 2EP) at 24wks.…
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Revolution Medicines has started treatment in global P-III (RASolute 303) trial assessing daraxonrasib (PO) as monotx. & in combination with CT for the treatment of pts with previously untreated metastatic PDAC, irrespective of tumor RAS genotype
The trial will assess PFS & OS as 1EP, while the key 2EPs include additional measures of antitumor…
Merck Initiates P-IIb/III (MALBEC) Trial of MK-8748 for Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Merck initiates the P-IIb/III (MALBEC) trial assessing MK-8748 (Tiespectus/EYE201) for the treatment of neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration (NVAMD)
The trial will assess the safety & efficacy of two intravitreal dose levels of MK-8748 vs aflibercept (2mg), with Q4W dosing initially for 3mos., then Q8W through Wk. 48, followed by individualized dosing intervals, with…
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The EC has approved Keytruda/Keytruda SC + 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 therapies, in all 30 EEA member states
Approval was based on the P-III (KEYNOTE-B96/ENGOT-ov65) trial data assessing Keytruda…
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The P-III (EMERALD-3) trial assessed single priming dose of Imjudo (300mg) + Imfinzi (1500mg) followed by Imfinzi (Q4W) + transarterial chemoembolisation (TACE) ± lenvatinib vs TACE alone in 760 pts unresectable HCC eligible for embolization
Imjudo + Imfinzi + Lenvatinib & TACE showed improved PFS (1EP) vs TACE alone, with OS (2EP) demonstrating a favorable trend in the…
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The US FDA has received NDA of bezuclastinib under the RTOR program for the treatment of pts with GIST who were previously treated with imatinib, backed by the P-III (PEAK) trial of bezuclastinib + sunitinib vs sunitinib monotx.
Trial met its 1EP of improved PFS by 50% (mPFS: 16.5 vs 9.2mos.) & showed ORR of…
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FDA has approved Foundayo along with lifestyle intervention for obese/overweight adults with weight-related medical problems; Foundayo will be available via LillyDirect beginning Apr 6, 2026
Approval was backed by the ATTAIN program, incl. ATTAIN-1, where Foundayo showed weight loss of 27.3 lbs (12.4%) vs 2.2 lbs (0.9%) with PBO at the highest dose, with…
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Axsome has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Takeda for TAK-063 (balipodect), with an intention to develop it for treating schizophrenia & Tourette syndrome (P-III trial-enabling activities for schizophrenia to begin in 2026)
As per the deal, Axsome gains global rights to develop, manufacture, & commercialize TAK-063, while Takeda receives an upfront payment,…
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The Chinese NMPA has approved Exdensur as an add-on maintenance therapy for asthma pts (≥12yrs.) characterised by an eosinophilic phenotype based on P-III (SWIFT-1: n=382) & (SWIFT-2: n=380) trials
Exdensur reduced asthma exacerbations by 58% (SWIFT-1) & 48% (SWIFT-2) over 52wks., with results in Chinese pts (n=58, SWIFT-1) consistent with the overall population. Pooled data…
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Trial assessed enlicitide (QD, PO) vs non-statin therapies (PO) added to background statins in adults with hypercholesterolemia & ASCVD risk or history, meeting its 1EP with a 64.6% LDL-C reduction at 8wks. & reductions of 56.7% vs bempedoic acid, 36% vs ezetimibe, & 28.1% vs their combination
Trial also showed 8wk. reductions in ApoB…

