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The EC has approved AstraZeneca’s Saphnelo (anifrolumab; 120mg, SC, QW, PFS) for the treatment of adults with SLE in combination with SoC; regulatory review is ongoing in the US & Japan
Approval was based on the P-III (TULIP-SC) trial assessing Saphnelo vs PBO in 367 pts (18-70yrs.) with mod. to sev. active, autoantibody-positive SLE while receiving SoC,…
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The FDA has received Vanda’s BLA for imsidolimab to treat GPP, with a priority review requested that could enable potential approval as early as mid-2026
BLA was supported by global P-III (GEMINI-1 & 2) trials, where GEMINI-1 (n=45) evaluated a single IV dose of imsidolimab (300 or 750mg) vs PBO, & GEMINI-2 re-randomized pts…
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The CHMP has recommended Sobi's Aspaveli (pegcetacoplan) for C3 glomerulopathy (C3G) or primary immune complex membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (IC-MPGN) pts (≥12yrs.), with EC decision expected in Q1’26
Opinion was based on P-III (VALIANT) trial assessing Aspaveli(Q2W) vs PBO in C3G or primary IC-MPGN pts (≥12yrs., n=124) for 26wks. followed by 26wk. open-label period, where all…
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The CHMP has recommended Cytokinetics’ Myqorzo for the treatment of adults with symptomatic (NYHA, class II-III) oHCM, with EC decision expected in Q1’26
Opinion was based on P-III (SEQUOIA-HCM) trial of Myqorzo, showing improved exercise capacity vs PBO at 24wks., with increased peak oxygen uptake by 1.8 vs 0 ml/kg/min, consistent across all subgroups &…
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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)…
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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…
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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…

