Gilead Sciences to Acquire Arcellx for $7.8B

Shots: Gilead Sciences has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Arcellx, incl. anito-cel from their 2022 collaboration & Arcellx’s D-Domain CAR technology platform, for the implied equity value of $7.8B As per the deal, Gilead, which owns ~11.5% of Arcellx, will launch a tender offer for $115/share, plus a non-transferable CVR of $5/CVR tied…

ByRidhi RastogiFebruary 23, 2026

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BMS Reports the US FDA’s NDA Acceptance for Iberdomide Combination in R/R Multiple Myeloma

Shots: The US FDA has accepted the NDA of iberdomide + daratumumab & dexamethasone (IberDd) for the treatment of pts with r/r multiple myeloma, with submission to be reviewed under Project Orbis (PDUFA: Aug 17, 2026) NDA was supported by the planned analysis of MRD negativity rates in the P-III (EXCALIBER-RRMM) trial assessing IberDd vs…

ByRidhi RastogiFebruary 18, 2026

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Takeda Receives the US FDA Priority Review for Oveporexton to Treat Narcolepsy Type 1 (NT1)

Shots: 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,…

ByRidhi RastogiFebruary 10, 2026

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MannKind Reports Initiation of P-II (INHALE-1st) Trial of Afrezza in Pediatric Patients with Newly-Diagnosed Type 1 Diabetes

Shots: MannKind has enrolled the first patient in the P-II (INHALE-1st) trial assessing initiation of Afrezza(insulin human) Inhalation Powder in pediatric pts shortly after their type 1 diabetes diagnosis Trial will evaluate Afrezza over 13wks., followed by an optional extension phase for pts continuing to use Afrezza with basal insulin up to 26wks., assessing the proportion…

ByRidhi RastogiFebruary 9, 2026

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Corcept Therapeutics Reports P-III (ROSELLA) Trial Data on Relacorilant for Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer (PROC)

Shots: Corcept has reported P-III (ROSELLA) trial data assessing relacorilant (PO, GR antagonist) + nab-paclitaxel vs nab-paclitaxel in 381 pts with PROC Trial met its 1EP of OS, showing a 35% reduction in death risk (mOS: 16 vs 11.9mos.), & previously met its PFS endpoint with a 30% reduction in progression risk, as presented at…

ByRidhi RastogiJanuary 23, 2026

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The US FDA Accepts Celcuity’s Gedatolisib NDA under Priority Review to Treat HR+/HER2- Breast Cancer

Shots: The US FDA has accepted NDA under priority review of gedatolisib in HR+/ HER2-, PIK3CA wild-type advanced breast cancer, which will be reviewed under RTOR pathway (PDUFA: Jul 17, 2026) NDA was supported by data from the PIK3CA wild-type cohort of the P-III (VIKTORIA-1) study assessing gedatolisib + fulvestrant ± palbociclib vs SoC in HR+/HER2-…

ByRidhi RastogiJanuary 22, 2026

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PharmaEssentia Reports the US FDA’s sBLA Acceptance of Ropeginterferon Alfa-2b-njft for Essential Thrombocythemia

Shots: The US FDA has accepted sBLA of ropeginterferon alfa-2b-njft for the treatment of adults with essential thrombocythemia, with a PDUFA target action date of Aug 30, 2026 sBLA is supported by the statistically significant and clinically meaningful data from the P-III (SURPASS-ET) trial as well as North American P-IIb (EXCEED-ET) trial Ropeginterferon alfa-2b-njft received…

ByRidhi RastogiJanuary 14, 2026

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INOVIO Reports the US FDA’s BLA Acceptance of INO-3107 for Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis (RRP)

Shots: The US FDA has accepted BLA of INO-3107 for the treatment for adults with RRP, granting PDUFA target action date of Oct 30, 2026 INOVIO filed a BLA for INO-3107 under the accelerated approval pathway & plans to engage with the FDA to align on requirements, while confirming it is not pursuing approval under…

ByRidhi RastogiDecember 30, 2025

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Cytokinetics Reports the CHMP Positive Opinion on Myqorzo (Aficamten) for Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (oHCM)

Shots: The CHMP has recommended Cytokinetics’ Myqorzo for the treatment of adults with symptomatic (NYHA, class II-III) oHCM, with EC decision expected in Q1’26 Opinion was based on P-III (SEQUOIA-HCM) trial of Myqorzo, showing improved exercise capacity vs PBO at 24wks., with increased peak oxygen uptake by 1.8 vs 0 ml/kg/min, consistent across all subgroups &…

ByRidhi RastogiDecember 15, 2025

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BMS Reports the US FDA’s sBLA Acceptance with Priority Review of Opdivo for Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma (cHL)

Shots: The US FDA has accepted sBLA & granted priority review to BMS' Opdivo (nivolumab) + doxorubicin, vinblastine & dacarbazine (AVD) for the treatment of pts (≥12yrs.) with previously untreated Stage III or IV cHL (PDUFA: Apr 8, 2026) sBLA was supported by the P-III (SWOG S1826/ CA2098UT) trial assessing Opdivo + AVD in above…

ByRidhi RastogiDecember 12, 2025

Gilead Sciences to Acquire Arcellx for $7.8B

BMS Reports the US FDA’s NDA Acceptance for Iberdomide Combination in R/R Multiple Myeloma

Takeda Receives the US FDA Priority Review for Oveporexton to Treat Narcolepsy Type 1 (NT1)

MannKind Reports Initiation of P-II (INHALE-1st) Trial of Afrezza in Pediatric Patients with Newly-Diagnosed Type 1 Diabetes

Corcept Therapeutics Reports P-III (ROSELLA) Trial Data on Relacorilant for Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer (PROC)

The US FDA Accepts Celcuity’s Gedatolisib NDA under Priority Review to Treat HR+/HER2- Breast Cancer

PharmaEssentia Reports the US FDA’s sBLA Acceptance of Ropeginterferon Alfa-2b-njft for Essential Thrombocythemia

INOVIO Reports the US FDA’s BLA Acceptance of INO-3107 for Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis (RRP)

Cytokinetics Reports the CHMP Positive Opinion on Myqorzo (Aficamten) for Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (oHCM)

BMS Reports the US FDA’s sBLA Acceptance with Priority Review of Opdivo for Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma (cHL)

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