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LIB Therapeutics Receives the FDA Approval for Lerochol (Lerodalcibep-liga) for Adults with Elevated LDL Cholesterol 

Shots:  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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GSK Reports the US FDA Approval of Blujepa for Uncomplicated Urogenital Gonorrhoea (uGC)

Shots: 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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GSK’s Risvutatug Rezetecan Secures the US FDA’s Orphan Drug Designation for Treating SCLC

Shots: 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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PTC Therapeutics Receives the Health Canada Approval for Sephience to Treat Phenylketonuria

Shots: 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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Moderna

Moderna Reports the CHMP Positive Opinion on mNEXSPIKE to Protect Against COVID-19 

 Shots:  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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Boehringer Ingelheim

Boehringer Ingelheim Receives the NMPA Approval of Jascayd (Nerandomilast) for Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis

Shots: 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 Reports NMPA Acceptance of the NDA for Roconkibart (IL-17A) to Treat Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis

Shots: 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…

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