The US FDA Approves Moderna’s mFLUSIVA Against Seasonal Influenza for Adults Aged 50 or More

Shots: FDA approved mFLUSIVA against seasonal influenza for use in adults (≥50yrs); supply to select retailers to be available in coming wks. Regulatory review is ongoing in the EU, Canada & Australia, with flings in other countries planned during 2026 Approval in pts (50–64yrs.) was backed by a P-III trial (n=40,805; ≥50yrs.) assessing safety &…

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Takeda Reports US FDA Approval of Orzeyful (Oveporexton) for Narcolepsy Type 1

Shots: The US FDA has approved Orzeyful (oveporexton) for the treatment of narcolepsy type 1 (NT1, narcolepsy with cataplexy) in adults. DEA scheduling decision is expected within 90 days, after which it will be available through a specialty pharmacy Approval was based on extensive data, incl. P-III (FirstLight & RadiantLight) trial assessing Orzeyful (BID) in…

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Allergan Aesthetics Reports the US FDA’s sBLA Acceptance of Botox Cosmetic for Masseter Muscle Prominence

Shots: The US FDA has accepted sBLA for Botox Cosmetic (onabotulinumtoxinA) for the temporary improvement in the appearance of marked to very marked MMP associated with masseter muscle activity in adults sBLA was supported by 2 P-III (M21-416 and M21-417) studies, both of which met their 1EPs & showed improvements in the severity of MMP vs…

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Ractigen Therapeutics Reports IND Clearance of RAG-1C for Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy

Shots: The US FDA has granted IND clearance for RAG-1C for the prevention & treatment of Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy (PVR) The P-I trial will assess the safety, tolerability, PK, & preliminary efficacy of RAG-1C in patients undergoing surgery for retinal detachment who are at high risk of developing PVR RAG-1C is an intravitreal saRNA therapy using Ractigen’s…

ByRidhi Rastogi3 days ago

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Novartis Reports the US FDA Approval of Pluvicto for mHSPC

Shots: The US FDA has approved Pluvicto (lutetium Lu 177 vipivotide tetraxetan) with an androgen receptor pathway inhibitor (ARPI) for pts with PSMA+ metastatic androgen pathway modulation-naive/sensitive (mAPMN/S) prostate cancer Approval was based on the P-III (PSMAddition) trial, which showed Pluvicto + ARPI & ADT reduced the risk of progression or death by 28% vs SoC…

ByRidhi Rastogi3 days ago

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CHMP Recommends Expanded EU Indication for Amgen’s Repatha to Reduce First Heart Attack and Stroke Risk In Adults

Shots: Amgen announced that the CHMP issued a positive opinion recommending an expanded indication for Repatha (evolocumab) to reduce cardiovascular risk in adults with established or high risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease by lowering LDL-C levels, alongside correction of other risk factors The recommendation is supported by the P-III (VESALIUS-CV) study involving ≥12,000 pts., Repatha…

ByPrince GiriJuly 31, 2026

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

Shots: The MHRA has approved Cytokinetics’ Myqorzo (aficamten) for the treatment of adults with symptomatic (NYHA, class II-III) oHCM MHRA assessment was based on P-III (SEQUOIA-HCM) trial of Myqorzo (n=282), showing improved exercise capacity vs PBO at 24wks., with increased peak oxygen uptake by 1.8 vs 0 ml/kg/min Additionally, NICE has recommended aficamten for eligible…

ByRidhi RastogiJuly 30, 2026

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Nippon Shinyaku Exercises US Option for AB2 Bio’s Tadekinig Alfa

Shots: Nippon has exercised its exclusive US commercialization option for tadekinig alfa in Primary Monogenic IL-18-Driven Hyperinflammatory Syndrome with NLRC4 & XIAP mutations, with AB2 Bio retaining US rights to all other indications & all rights outside the US AB2 Bio received a $6M option fee in 2025 & will now receive a $30M option…

ByRidhi RastogiJuly 30, 2026

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Incyte Reports EC Approval of Opzelura (Ruxolitinib) Cream for Moderate Atopic Dermatitis

Shots: The EC has approved Opzelura (ruxolitinib) cream for the treatment of moderate atopic dermatitis in adults for whom topical corticosteroids (TCSs) & topical calcineurin inhibitors (TCIs) are inadequate or inappropriate Approval was based on the P-IIIb (TRuE-AD4) study assessing Opzelura vs vehicle in 241 adults with moderate AD, which met its co-1EPs of EASI75…

ByRidhi RastogiJuly 29, 2026

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Dyne Therapeutics Reports IND Clearance to Initiate P-I Trial of DYNE-302 for FSHD

Shots: The US FDA has granted IND clearance to initiate a P-I multiple ascending dose trial assessing DYNE-302 against PBO in ambulatory adults with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) In the first cohort, 9 pts will receive DYNE-302 (1.5 mg/kg, Q4W) or PBO, with higher doses & less frequent dosing planned. Pts completing the PBO-controlled phase…

ByRidhi RastogiJuly 28, 2026

The US FDA Approves Moderna’s mFLUSIVA Against Seasonal Influenza for Adults Aged 50 or More

Takeda Reports US FDA Approval of Orzeyful (Oveporexton) for Narcolepsy Type 1

Allergan Aesthetics Reports the US FDA’s sBLA Acceptance of Botox Cosmetic for Masseter Muscle Prominence

Ractigen Therapeutics Reports IND Clearance of RAG-1C for Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy

Novartis Reports the US FDA Approval of Pluvicto for mHSPC

CHMP Recommends Expanded EU Indication for Amgen’s Repatha to Reduce First Heart Attack and Stroke Risk In Adults

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

Nippon Shinyaku Exercises US Option for AB2 Bio’s Tadekinig Alfa

Incyte Reports EC Approval of Opzelura (Ruxolitinib) Cream for Moderate Atopic Dermatitis

Dyne Therapeutics Reports IND Clearance to Initiate P-I Trial of DYNE-302 for FSHD

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