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The US FDA New Drug Approvals in February 2026 

Shots:  Approval momentum strengthened in February 2026, with the US FDA clearing four new therapies across dermatology, psychiatry, and rare pediatric disorders highlighting both volume and therapeutic impact.  Four notable therapies crossed the regulatory finish line, Acrotech Biopharma and Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s Adquey for mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis, Vanda Pharmaceuticals’ Bysanti for acute bipolar I disorder and schizophrenia, Immedica Pharma’s Loargys for ARG1-D–related hyperargininemia, and Ascendis Pharma’s Yuviwel to improve growth in children with achondroplasia  Overall, February 2026 reflected…
March 10, 2026

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NexEos Bio Receives US FDA IND Clearance to Advance NTX-1024 into P-II/III Study for Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis

Shots: The US FDA has cleared NexEos Bio’s IND application to initiate a P-II/III clinical study of NTX-1024 ophthalmic solution for the treatment of vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) The P-II/III study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of NTX-1024 in VKC, following positive results from an open-label investigator-initiated study showing improvements in symptoms and ocular inflammation…
February 20, 2026

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Santhera Pharmaceuticals Reports Swissmedic’s Approval of Agamree (Vamorolone) to Treat Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Shots: Swissmedic has approved Agamree for the treatment of pts (≥4yrs) with Duchenne muscular dystrophy and expects launch in H2’26 Approval was based on pivotal P-IIb (VISION-DMD) data and EMA assessments, granting 15-year Swiss orphan drug exclusivity; Santhera retains exclusive Swiss distribution. Trial met its 1EP of Time to Stand (TTSTAND) velocity vs PBO at…
January 15, 2026

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Genethon Signs Worldwide Licensing Agreement with AskBio (Bayer AG) to Advance Gene Therapy for Pompe Disease

Shots: Genethon has entered into an exclusive, worldwide licensing agreement with AskBio for the use of a patented component of AskBio’s investigational gene therapy AB-1009 for the treatment of Pompe disease The licensed component is based on a transgene encoding a truncated form of GAA, developed by Genethon, which demonstrated preclinical efficacy in correcting glycogen…
January 14, 2026

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Agios Reports the US FDA Approval of Aqvesme for Anemia in Alpha or Beta Thalassemia

Shots: The US FDA has approved Agios’ Aqvesme (mitapivat) for the treatment of anemia in adults with non-transfusion-dependent and transfusion-dependent alpha- or beta-thalassemia Approval was based on the global P-III (ENERGIZE) and (ENERGIZE-T) studies (n=452), which met all 1EPs and 2EPs, demonstrating significant improvements in hemoglobin, fatigue, and reductions in transfusion burden vs PBO Aqvesme…
December 25, 2025

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Mirum Pharmaceuticals to Acquire Bluejay Therapeutics, Strengthening Rare Disease Portfolio

Shots: Mirum Pharmaceuticals has entered into an agreement to acquire Bluejay Therapeutics, gaining global rights to brelovitug with Breakthrough Therapy and PRIME designations, and expanding Mirum’s rare liver disease portfolio As per the deal, Mirum will acquire all Bluejay shares for $250M in cash and $370M in Mirum stock, plus up to $200M in sales-based…
December 9, 2025

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Disease of the Month – Telangiectasia 

Shots:  Telangiectasia refers to the presence of small, visible red blood vessels, often called broken capillaries, that appear close to the surface of the skin. While common, they are often misunderstood, making awareness and early understanding essential  At PharmaShots, our Disease of the Month report is crafted to make complex medical information accessible and relevant…
November 26, 2025

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Glaukos Receives FDA Approval for Epioxa

Shots: Glaukos reported the US FDA approval of Epioxa HD/Epioxa, an incision-free, topical drug therapy for keratoconus, offering a non-surgical alternative to traditional corneal cross-linking The approval was based on two P-III pivotal studies (>400 pts) that met its pre-specified 1EPs strong efficacy and safety; Epioxa uses a UV-activated, oxygen-enriched formulation that preserves the corneal…
October 22, 2025

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VectorY Therapeutics Collaborates with Shape Therapeutics to Develop Vectorized Antibodies for Neurodegenerative Diseases

Shots: VectorY has entered into an option & license deal with Shape to assess Shape’s SHP-DB1 (AAV capsid) for vectorized Abs payloads against 3 targets & may secure an exclusive license for their delivery if evaluation succeeds As per the deal, VectorY will handle development & commercialization of resulting therapies in exchange for an upfront…
September 18, 2025

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