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GSK Reports the CHMP Positive Opinion of Depemokimab for Asthma with Type 2 Inflammation and CRSwNP

Shots: CHMP recommended GSK's depemokimab as 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; EC’s decision expected in Q1’26 SWIFT-1 (n=382) & SWIFT-2 (n=380) trials showed depemokimab reduced asthma exacerbations by 54% over 52wks. (1EP)…
December 15, 2025

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Johnson & Johnson Reports the US FDA Approval of Akeega to Treat Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer (mHSPC)

Shots: The US FDA has approved J&J's Akeega (niraparib & abiraterone acetate tablet) + prednisone to treat adults with BRCA2-mutated mHSPC Approval was backed by the ongoing P-III (AMPLITUDE) trial assessing Akeega + prednisone/prednisolone + ADT vs PBO/abiraterone acetate with prednisone + ADT in 696 pts with deleterious germline or somatic HRR gene-altered mHSPC Trial met its…
December 15, 2025

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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…
December 12, 2025

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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…
December 12, 2025

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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…
December 11, 2025

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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…
December 11, 2025

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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…
December 11, 2025

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