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PTC Therapeutics Receives the US FDA’s Approval for Sephience to Treat Phenylketonuria

Shots: The US FDA has approved Sephience (sepiapterin) for the treatment of phenylketonuria (PKU) in pts of all ages, with broad labeling for hyperphenylalaninemia in adults & pediatric pts (≥1mos.) with sepiapterin-responsive PKU; review is ongoing in Japan & Brazil Approval was based on APHENITY study results & long-term extension data showing durable effects and…

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Ionis

Ionis Reports the CHMP’s Positive Opinion on Tryngolza for Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome

Shots: The CHMP has recommended Tryngolza (olezarsen) as an adjunct to diet in adult patients for the treatment of genetically confirmed familial chylomicronemia syndrome; EC’s decision is expected in Q4’25 Opinion was based on P-III (Balance) trial assessing (Q4W) vs PBO, which showed reduced triglyceride levels at 6mos., sustained through 12mos., with decrease in acute…

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Sobi Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Doptelet (Avatrombopag) to Treat Pediatric Immune Thrombocytopenia

Shots: The US FDA has approved Doptelet to treat thrombocytopenia in pts (≥1yrs.) with persistent or chronic ITP who have not responded to prior treatments. Approval also incl. a new formulation, Doptelet Sprinkle (avatrombopag) oral granules, for children (1-6yrs.) Approval was based on P-III (AVA-PED-301) study assessing Doptelet in pediatric ITP pts, which showed that…

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KalVista Reports the CHMP’s Positive Opinion on Sebetralstat for Treating Hereditary Angioedema

Shots: The CHMP has recommended sebetralstat to treat acute attacks of hereditary angioedema (HAE) pts (≥12yrs.); EC’s decision expected by early Oct 2025. Application is under review in Japan & other regions Approval was based on P-III (KONFIDENT) study assessing sebetralstat (300mg & 600mg) vs PBO in 136 HAE pts (≥12yrs.) across 20 countries KONFIDENT data…

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PharmaShots Weekly Snapshots (Jul 21, 2025 – Jul 25, 2025)  

This week, PharmaShots’ news was all about the updates on clinical trials, Regulatory, Pharma, MedTech, M&A, DigiHealth, Animal Health and Biosimilars. Check out our full report below:  AstraZeneca Reports P-III (FLAURA2) Trial Findings on Tagrisso Regimen to Treat EGFRm NSCLC  Read More: AstraZeneca  Sun Pharma Reports Topline Data from P-III (INSPIRE-1 & INSPIRE-2) Trials of…

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Exelixis & Ipsen

Exelixis and Ipsen Report the EC’s Approval of Cabometyx (Cabozantinib) to Treat Advanced Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs)

Shots: The EC has approved Cabometyx for inoperable, locally advanced or metastatic, well-differentiated pancreatic NET (pNET) & extra-pancreatic NET (epNET) pts, who progressed on ≥1 prior systemic therapy other than somatostatin analogues in all 30 EEA states Approval was based on P-III (CABINET) study assessing Cabometyx (60mg) vs PBO among 298 US pts, which were…

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