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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…
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The US FDA has approved Lerochol as an LDL-C lowering therapy for adults with hypercholesterolemia, including HeFH; US launch as a PFS is expected in spring 2026, with an autoinjector later in 2026, while EMA approval is anticipated in Jun 2026 alongside additional global regulatory filings
Approval was supported by the global P-III (LIBerate) trial, enrolling over 2,900 CVD patients and without…
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The US FDA has approved Amgen's Uplizna for the treatment of AChR & MuSK antibody positive adults with generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG)
Approval was based on P-III (MINT) trial in 238 adults with gMG (190 AChR+, 48 MuSK+), where pts received 2 Uplizna loading dose followed by 2 doses/year; pts on steroids began tapering…
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The US FDA has approved GSK's Blujepa (gepotidacin) for the treatment of pts (≥12yrs.; ≥45kg) with uGC caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae who have limited or no alternative options for treatment
Approval was backed by P-III (EAGLE-1) trial assessing Blujepa (2 doses × 3000mg; PO) vs ceftriaxone (500mg; IM) + azithromycin (1000mg; PO) in ~600 pts with…
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The US FDA has granted ODD to GSK’s risvutatug rezetecan (GSK5764227) for the treatment of small-cell lung cancer (SCLC)
Designation was supported by preliminary P-I (ARTEMIS-001) trial data showing durable responses in pts with extensive-stage SCLC treated with risvutatug rezetecan
GSK’227 is a B7-H3-targeted ADC developed by Hansoh Pharma for various solid tumors. GSK…
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Health Canada has approved PTC's Sephience (sepiapterin) for the treatment of phenylketonuria (PKU) in pts of all ages, with broad labeling for hyperphenylalaninemia in pts (≥1mos.) with sepiapterin-responsive PKU
Approval was based on APHENITY study results & long-term extension data showing durable effects & favorable safety in PKU pts
Sephience is a natural precursor…
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The CHMP has recommended mNEXSPIKE (mRNA-1283), a COVID-19 vaccine, for active immunization against SARS-CoV-2 in individuals (age≥12 yrs)
Opinion was based on the P-III trial evaluating mNEXSPIKE (mRNA-1283; 10 µg) versus Spikevax (mRNA-1273; 50 µg) in ~11,400 participants (age ≥12 yrs), with primary efficacy assessed from 14 days post-vaccination
The trial met its 1EP with mNEXSPIKE showing 9.3% superior relative vaccine efficacy (rVE) in subjects (≥12yrs.), whereas in…
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The EMA has recommended conditional EU marketing authorization for Anktiva (nogapendekin alfa inbakicept) plus Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) to treat BCG-unresponsive NMIBC carcinoma in situ.
Recommendation was based on safety and efficacy data in 100 adults, showing a 71% CR rate, with responses lasting a median of ~27 mos and extending up to 54+ mos; CR rates among responders were 66% at…
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The Chinese NMPA has approved Boehringer Ingelheim's Jascayd for the treatment of adults with progressive pulmonary fibrosis (PPF)
Approval was based on the P-III (FIBRONEER-ILD) trial of Jascayd vs PBO, which met its 1EP of reduced FVC at Wk. 52 & showed a significant reduction in death risk
Additionally, Jascayd'ssNDA for PPF is under…
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Junshi Biosciences reported that the NMPA has accepted the NDA for roconkibart injection (JS005), for adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis eligible for systemic therapy or phototherapy
The submission is backed by a multicenter P-III study (n=747) showing significant improvements in PASI 75/90/100 and sPGA 0/1 vs PBO at 12wks., with sustained efficacy…

