Vanda Pharmaceuticals Seeks FDA Approval for Imsidolimab to Treat Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP)

Shots: The FDA has received Vanda’s BLA for imsidolimab to treat GPP, with a priority review requested that could enable potential approval as early as mid-2026 BLA was supported by global P-III (GEMINI-1 & 2) trials, where GEMINI-1 (n=45) evaluated a single IV dose of imsidolimab (300 or 750mg) vs PBO, & GEMINI-2 re-randomized pts…

ByRidhi RastogiDecember 16, 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

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AstraZeneca Reports the US FDA’s NDA Acceptance with Priority Review of Baxdrostat for Hard-to-Control Hypertension

Shots: The US FDA has accepted NDA & granted priority review to Baxdrostat as an add-on treatment of pts with uncontrolled or treatment-resistant hypertension (PDUFA: Q2’26 following use of PRV) NDA was supported by the P-III (BaxHTN) trial assessing baxdrostat (1 or 2mg, QD, PO) vs PBO on top of SoCs in 796 pts with…

ByRidhi RastogiDecember 3, 2025

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BeOne Medicines Reports the US FDA’s NDA Acceptance of Sonrotoclax with Priority Review for R/R Mantle Cell Lymphoma

Shots: The US FDA has accepted NDA & granted priority review to sonrotoclax for adults with r/r mantle cell lymphoma following treatment with a BTK inhibitor NDA was supported by the global P-I/II (BGB-11417-201) assessing sonrotoclax in r/r MCL pts (n=125), which met its 1EP of improved ORR per IRC, with benefits seen across…

ByRidhi RastogiNovember 26, 2025

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Bayer’s Hyrnuo (Sevabertinib) Gains the US FDA Accelerated Approval for Advanced HER2-mutant NSCLC

Shots: The US FDA has granted accelerated approval to Hyrnuo (BAY 2927088; reversible TKI) under priority review for the treatment of previously treated pts with LA/M NSCLC harboring HER2 tyrosine kinase domain activating mutations; NDA under NMPA’s review Approval was based on the ORR & DoR data from the ongoing P-I/II (SOHO-01) trial assessing Hyrnuo (PO) in…

ByRidhi RastogiNovember 21, 2025

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BioMarin Reports the US FDA’s sBLA Acceptance & Priority Review of Palynziq (Pegvaliase-pqpz) to Treat Phenylketonuria

Shots: The US FDA has accepted sBLA & granted priority review to Palynziq for the treatment of adolescents (12-17yrs.) with phenylketonuria (PDUFA: Feb 28, 2026) sBLA was supported by the P-III (PEGASUS) trial comparing Palynziq to diet alone in 55 adolescents with phenylketonuria, which showed reduced blood phenylalanine (Phe); results were presented at ICIEM’25 Palynziq…

ByRidhi RastogiOctober 31, 2025

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New Drug Designations – September 2025   

Shots:    PharmaShots’ Designation Report provides a concise overview of the latest drug designations granted by major regulatory authorities, including the FDA, EMA, MHLW, Health Canada, and NMPA  The September 2025 report covers designations granted to 33 drugs and 4 medical devices, spanning 12 small molecules, 6 biologics, 8 cell and gene therapies & 4 medical devices among others  …

ByRidhi RastogiOctober 28, 2025

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Johnson & Johnson Reports the US FDA’s sNDA Acceptance & Priority Review of Akeega to Treat Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer (mHSPC)

Shots: The US FDA has accepted sNDA & granted priority review to Akeega (niraparib & abiraterone acetate tablet) + prednisone to treat adults with BRCA-mutated mHSPC sNDA was backed by P-III (AMPLITUDE) trial assessing Akeega + prednisone/prednisolone + ADT vs PBO/abiraterone acetate with prednisone + ADT in 696 pts with deleterious germline or somatic HRR gene-altered mHSPC…

ByRidhi RastogiOctober 17, 2025

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Ascendis Pharma Reports the EMA’s MAA Submission for TransCon CNP to Treat Achondroplasia in Children

Shots: The EMA has received MAA for TransCon CNP (navepegritide) for the treatment of children with achondroplasia; NDA is under the US FDA’s priority review (PDUFA: Nov 30, 2025) MAA is supported by 3 trials assessing TransCon CNP vs PBO & up to 3yrs. of OLE data, incl. ApproaCH trial results in children with achondroplasia,…

ByRidhi RastogiOctober 9, 2025

Vanda Pharmaceuticals Seeks FDA Approval for Imsidolimab to Treat Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP)

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)

AstraZeneca Reports the US FDA’s NDA Acceptance with Priority Review of Baxdrostat for Hard-to-Control Hypertension

BeOne Medicines Reports the US FDA’s NDA Acceptance of Sonrotoclax with Priority Review for R/R Mantle Cell Lymphoma

Bayer’s Hyrnuo (Sevabertinib) Gains the US FDA Accelerated Approval for Advanced HER2-mutant NSCLC

BioMarin Reports the US FDA’s sBLA Acceptance & Priority Review of Palynziq (Pegvaliase-pqpz) to Treat Phenylketonuria

New Drug Designations – September 2025

Johnson & Johnson Reports the US FDA’s sNDA Acceptance & Priority Review of Akeega to Treat Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer (mHSPC)

Ascendis Pharma Reports the EMA’s MAA Submission for TransCon CNP to Treat Achondroplasia in Children

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