Novo Nordisk Reports EC Approval of Higher Injectable Wegovy Dose for Weight Management

Shots: The EC has approved a higher maintenance dose of Wegovy (7.2mg semaglutide; QW) for chronic weight management in adults with obesity across 27 EU countries Assessed in STEP UP trial (1,407 adults without diabetes) & STEP UP T2D (512 adults with obesity & T2D) trial, Wegovy 7.2mg achieved 21% mean weight loss vs ~2%…

ByRidhi Rastogi14 hours ago

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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 Rastogi19 hours ago

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Cytokinetics Reports the EC Approval of Myqorzo (Aficamten) for Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (oHCM)

Shots: The EC has approved Cytokinetics’ Myqorzo (5, 10, 15 & 20mg) for the treatment of adults with symptomatic (NYHA, class II-III) oHCM, with first EU launch expected in Germany by Q2’26 Approval was based on P-III (SEQUOIA-HCM) trial of Myqorzo, showing improved exercise capacity vs PBO at 24wks., with increased peak oxygen uptake by…

ByRidhi Rastogi20 hours ago

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CStone Receives the US FDA IND Clearance to Initiate P-II Trial of CS2009 in Advanced Solid Tumors

Shots: The US FDA has granted IND Clearance to initiate P-II trial of CS2009 (PD-1/VEGF/CTLA-4 trispecific antibody) in pts with advanced solid tumors CS2009 is being evaluated in a P-II trial (currently enrolling) across Australia & China, spanning 15 cohorts to evaluate monotx. & combination regimens in 9 solid tumors, incl. NSCLC, colorectal cancer, TNBC,…

ByRidhi Rastogi2 days ago

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GSK Reports the EC Approval of Exdensur (Depemokimab) for Asthma with Type 2 Inflammation and CRSwNP

Shots: EC approved Exdensur as an add-on maintenance therapy for asthma pts (≥12yrs.) with type 2 inflammation (eosinophilic) & as add-on therapy for inadequately controlled CRSwNP, based on P-III (SWIFT & ANCHOR) trials, respectively In SWIFT-1 (n=382) & SWIFT-2 (n=380), Exdensur reduced asthma exacerbations by 58% & 48% over 52wks. (1EP), with pooled data showing a 72%…

ByRidhi Rastogi2 days ago

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The EC Approves Amgen’s Uplizna (Inebilizumab) to Treat Generalized Myasthenia Gravis (gMG)

Shots: The EC has approved Uplizna (inebilizumab) as an add-on treatment of anti-AChR & anti-MuSK antibody positive adults with gMG Approval was based on P-III (MINT) trial in 238 adults with gMG (190 AChR+, 48 MuSK+), where pts received 2 Uplizna loading doses followed by 2 doses/year Pts on steroids began tapering at Wk. 4,…

ByRidhi RastogiFebruary 13, 2026

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Ark Biopharmaceutical Receives the FDA IND Clearance to Initiate P-II Trial of AK3280 in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

Shots: The US FDA has granted IND Clearance to initiate P-II PoC trial of AK3280 in the US for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) The P-II PoC trial will evaluate AK3280 (PO) vs PBO & an active comparator in IPF pts, aiming to generate key clinical data to support future regulatory filings &…

ByRidhi RastogiFebruary 12, 2026

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Krystal Biotech’s KB707 Receives the US FDA RMAT Designation to Treat Advanced or Metastatic NSCLC

Shots: The US FDA has granted RMAT Designation to KB707 for the treatment of advanced or metastatic NSCLC Designation was supported by the ongoing P-I/II (KYANITE-1) trial assessing KB707 (administered via nebulization) across 7 cohorts: Arms 1-4 as monotx., Arm 5 with Keytruda, Arm 6 with Keytruda & CT & Arm 7 with CT alone…

ByRidhi RastogiFebruary 10, 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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NMPA Accepts GSK’s Arexvy Submission to Prevent Lower Respiratory Tract Disease in Adults

Shots: The Chinese NMPA has accepted the application of Arexvy RSV vaccine for the prevention of LRTD caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in adults aged ≥60yrs.; regulatory decision is expected by 2027 Submission was based on extensive clinical data, incl. results from the P-III trial assessing safety & immunogenicity of Arexvy in adults (≥60yrs.)…

ByRidhi RastogiFebruary 10, 2026

Novo Nordisk Reports EC Approval of Higher Injectable Wegovy Dose for Weight Management

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

Cytokinetics Reports the EC Approval of Myqorzo (Aficamten) for Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (oHCM)

CStone Receives the US FDA IND Clearance to Initiate P-II Trial of CS2009 in Advanced Solid Tumors

GSK Reports the EC Approval of Exdensur (Depemokimab) for Asthma with Type 2 Inflammation and CRSwNP

The EC Approves Amgen’s Uplizna (Inebilizumab) to Treat Generalized Myasthenia Gravis (gMG)

Ark Biopharmaceutical Receives the FDA IND Clearance to Initiate P-II Trial of AK3280 in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

Krystal Biotech’s KB707 Receives the US FDA RMAT Designation to Treat Advanced or Metastatic NSCLC

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

NMPA Accepts GSK’s Arexvy Submission to Prevent Lower Respiratory Tract Disease in Adults

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