Shots:The EC has approved Kisunla to treat early symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease in adults with mild impairment or dementia & confirmed amyloid pathology who are ApoE4 heterozygotes or non-carriersApproval was based on P-III (TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 2) study (n=1736, ≥18mos.) & P-IIIb (TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 6) trial (n=843, 60-85yrs.) assessing Kisunla (QM) vs PBO in AD ptsThe TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 2 trial showed…
Takeda’s Vonvendi Receives the US FDA’s Approval for Adults and Children with Von Willebrand Disease
Shots:FDA has approved a label extension for Vonvendi to incl. routine prophylaxis for reducing bleeding in adults with Type 1 & 2 von Willebrand disease (VWD), & for on-demand & perioperative bleeding management in pediatric ptsApproval was backed by extensive data, incl. a P-III trial in adults, a P-III trial in children, a P-IIIb continuation…
Shots:The US FDA has accepted application of Arexvy RSV vaccine for adults aged 18-49yrs. at increased risk, expanding its use beyond those aged ≥50yrs.; FDA decision is anticipated H1’26. GSK is also seeking expanded RSV vaccine indications in other regions, incl. the EEA & JapanSubmission was based on P-IIIb trial (n=1458) assessing immune response & safety…
Shots:LEO Pharma has reported 16wk. interim data from P-IIIb (ADHAND) trial assessing Adbry monotx. (tralokinumab; 300mg, Q2W) vs PBO for 16wks. in adults with mod. to sev. atopic dermatitis on hands eligible for systemic therapy, followed by a 16wk. open-label phase, where all pts received AdbryTrial met its 1EP, with higher proportion of…
Shots:Japan’s MHLW has accepted sNDA of Arexvy RSV vaccine for adults aged 18-49yrs. at increased risk, expanding its use beyond those aged ≥50yrs.Submission was based on P-IIIb trial (n=1458) assessing non-inferiority & safety of Arexvy RSV vaccine in individuals (18-49yrs.; n=426) compared to adults (≥60yrs.; n=429); an additional cohort (18-49yrs.; n=603) was followed for…
Shots:Novartis has reported P-IIIb (APPULSE-PNH) trial data assessing Fabhalta (iptacopan; 200mg, BID, PO) for 24wks. in 52 PNH adults with Hb levels ≥10g/dL who switched from anti-C5 therapies (eculizumab or ravulizumab)Trial showed a 2.01 g/dL mean Hb increase, with 92.7% pts achieving ≥12g/dL & no transfusions over 24wks. It also depicted improved fatigue…
Shots:The P-IIIb (APEX) trial assessed Tremfya (Q4W or Q8W) vs PBO for 24wks. in biologic-naïve PsA pts with inadequate response to SoCs, followed by a 24wk. active treatment period then a 12wk. safety follow-up; pts could enter a 2yr. extension phase prior to the final safety follow-upTrial showed reduced joint damage progression per…
Shots:J&J has reported P-IIIb (APEX) trial data assessing Tremfya vs PBO in biologic-naïve PsA pts with inadequate response to standard therapies for 24wks., followed by a 12wk. safety follow-up; eligible pts could enter a 2yr. extension phase prior to the final safety follow-upTrial met its 1EP of improved ACR20 response, showing reduced signs…

