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Natera Seeks PMDA Approval for Signatera CDx in MIBC

Shots: Natera has submitted an application to Japan's PMDA seeking approval of Signatera as a companion diagnostic (CDx) for muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) The submission expands the company's presence in Japan, where Signatera became the country's first PMDA-approved molecular residual disease (MRD) test for colorectal cancer in Jun 2026 Application is supported by data from…
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The CHMP Recommends Incyte’s Zynyz to Treat Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC)

Shots: The CHMP has recommended Zynyz (retifanlimab) + Pt-based CT as 1L treatment of adults with metastatic or with inoperable locally recurrent SCAC Opinion was based on P-III (POD1UM-303/InterAACT2) trial assessing Zynyz + carboplatin & paclitaxelvs PBO & CT in treatment-naïve SCAC pts P-III trial showed a 37% PFS improvement (mPFS: 9.3 vs 7.4mos.); data…
February 3, 2026

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Insmed Reports the EC’s Approval of Brinsupri (Brensocatib) for Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis (NCFB)

Shots: The EC has approved Brinsupri (25mg) for treating NCFB pts (≥12yrs.), with ≥2 exacerbations in the prior 12mos. under EMA'saccelerated assessment pathway; Application is under PMDA & MHRA review, & Insmed is planning to work with EU authorities to enable patient access starting in early 2026 Approval was based on extensive clinical data, incl. P-III (ASPEN)…
November 19, 2025

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Ferring Reports the PMDA’s NDA Acceptance of Nadofaragene Firadenovec to Treat BCG-Unresponsive High-Risk Non-Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer (HR-NMIBC)

Shots: Japan’s PMDA has accepted the NDA of nadofaragene firadenovec (intravesically; Q3W) for the treatment of Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG)-unresponsive HR-NMIBC with CIS ± papillary tumors (Ta/T1) NDA was backed by P-III study evaluating nadofaragene in 157 pts, where 5yr. follow-up data showed OS rate of 80% & a 49% cystectomy-free survival in adults with CIS…
September 12, 2025

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The US FDA Approves Incyte’s Zynyz to Treat Adults with Squamous Cell Anal Carcinoma (SCAC)

Shots: FDA has approved Zynyz (retifanlimab-dlwr) + Pt-based CT as 1L treatment of inoperable locally recurrent or metastatic SCAC, & as monotx. for locally recurrent or metastatic SCAC progressing on or intolerant to Pt-based CT; EMA & PMDA’s application are under review Approval was based on P-III (POD1UM-303/InterAACT2) trial assessing Zynyz + Pt-based CT vs…
May 16, 2025

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AstraZeneca’s Calquence (Acalabrutinib) Plus Chemoimmunotherapy Secures the EC’s Approval for 1L Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL)

Shots: The EC has approved Calquence + bendamustine & rituximab for the treatment of ASCT-ineligible pts with previously untreated MCL; regulatory review is ongoing in Japan & other regions Approval was based on P-III (ECHO) trial assessing the combination vs SoC (bendamustine & rituximab) in 1L MCL pts (≥65yrs.; n=635), which showed improved PFS of 27%,…
May 8, 2025

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The CHMP Adopts Positive Opinion on Alnylam Pharmaceuticals’ Vutrisiran to Treat ATTR Amyloidosis with Cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM)

Shots: The CHMP has recommended vutrisiran to treat ATTR-CM adults based on global P-III (HELIOS-B) study assessing it vs PBO in ATTR-CM pts; EC's decision expected in Jun 2025. MAA under PMDA review, with global applications planned in 2025 & beyond Study met all ten 1 & 2EPs across both overall & monotx. arms, showing improved…
April 29, 2025

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