The EC Approves Amgen’s Uplizna (Inebilizumab) to Treat Generalized Myasthenia Gravis (gMG)

Shots: The EC has approved Uplizna (inebilizumab) as an add-on treatment of anti-AChR & anti-MuSK antibody positive adults with gMG Approval was based on P-III (MINT) trial in 238 adults with gMG (190 AChR+, 48 MuSK+), where pts received 2 Uplizna loading doses followed by 2 doses/year Pts on steroids began tapering at Wk. 4,…

ByRidhi RastogiFebruary 13, 2026

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Ark Biopharmaceutical Receives the FDA IND Clearance to Initiate P-II Trial of AK3280 in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

Shots: The US FDA has granted IND Clearance to initiate P-II PoC trial of AK3280 in the US for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) The P-II PoC trial will evaluate AK3280 (PO) vs PBO & an active comparator in IPF pts, aiming to generate key clinical data to support future regulatory filings &…

ByRidhi RastogiFebruary 12, 2026

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Krystal Biotech’s KB707 Receives the US FDA RMAT Designation to Treat Advanced or Metastatic NSCLC

Shots: The US FDA has granted RMAT Designation to KB707 for the treatment of advanced or metastatic NSCLC Designation was supported by the ongoing P-I/II (KYANITE-1) trial assessing KB707 (administered via nebulization) across 7 cohorts: Arms 1-4 as monotx., Arm 5 with Keytruda, Arm 6 with Keytruda & CT & Arm 7 with CT alone…

ByRidhi RastogiFebruary 10, 2026

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Takeda Receives the US FDA Priority Review for Oveporexton to Treat Narcolepsy Type 1 (NT1)

Shots: The US FDA has accepted NDA & granted priority review to oveporexton (TAK-861) for the treatment of NT1, with PDUFA goal date in Q3’26 NDA was supported by robust clinical data, incl. global P-III (FirstLight & RadiantLight) trials assessing oveporexton in NT1 pts Oveporexton showed objective and patient-reported improvements in wakefulness, EDS, cataplexy, attention,…

ByRidhi RastogiFebruary 10, 2026

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NMPA Accepts GSK’s Arexvy Submission to Prevent Lower Respiratory Tract Disease in Adults

Shots: The Chinese NMPA has accepted the application of Arexvy RSV vaccine for the prevention of LRTD caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in adults aged ≥60yrs.; regulatory decision is expected by 2027 Submission was based on extensive clinical data, incl. results from the P-III trial assessing safety & immunogenicity of Arexvy in adults (≥60yrs.)…

ByRidhi RastogiFebruary 10, 2026

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Pfizer Receives the US FDA Priority Review for Hympavzi to Treat Hemophilia A or B in Two Populations

Shots: The US FDA has accepted sBLA & granted priority review to Hympavzi for the treatment of pts (≥6yrs.) with hemophilia A or B with inhibitors & in pts (6-11yrs.) with hemophilia A or B without inhibitors (PDUFA: Q2’26) sBLA for Hympavzi (SC, QW) in adults & adolescents was supported by data from the inhibitor…

ByRidhi RastogiFebruary 9, 2026

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Akeso’s Ivonescimab + CT Receives the NMPA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Biliary Tract Cancer

Shots: The Chinese NMPA has granted BTD to ivonescimab + CT for the 1L treatment of advanced biliary tract cancer (BTC) Ivonescimab is being assessed in the fully-enrolled P-III (AK112-309/HARMONi-GI1) in combination with CT for the 1L treatment of advanced BTC The P-Ib/II trial data presented at ASCO 2024 showed ivonescimab plus CT showed an…

ByRidhi RastogiFebruary 6, 2026

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Kelun-Biotech Reports NMPA Approval of Sacituzumab Tirumotecan for HR+/HER2- Breast Cancer

Shots: The Chinese NMPA has approved sacituzumab tirumotecan for the treatment of adults with unresectable or metastatic HR+/HER2- (IHC 0, IHC 1+ or IHC 2+/ISH-) breast cancer who have received prior endocrine therapy & ≥1L of CT in an advanced setting Approval was based on the P-III (OptiTROP-Breast02) trial assessing sac-TMT vs CT for the…

ByRidhi RastogiFebruary 6, 2026

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GSK Reports the EC Approval of Nucala (Mepolizumab) for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Shots: The EC has approved Nucala as an add-on maintenance treatment of adults with uncontrolled COPD characterised by raised blood eosinophils phenotype on a combination of an inhaled corticosteroid, a long-acting beta2-agonist (LABA), & a long-acting muscarinic antagonist Approval was based on the P-III (MATINEE) trial assessing Nucala (100mg, SC, Q4W; n=403) vs PBO (n=401)…

ByRidhi RastogiFebruary 6, 2026

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Exelixis Reports the US FDA’s NDA Acceptance of Zanzalintinib + Tecentriq for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (mCRC)

Shots: The US FDA has accepted NDA of zanzalintinib + Tecentriq (atezolizumab) for the treatment of adults with mCRC who have been previously treated with fluoropyrimidine, oxaliplatin & irinotecan-based CT, &, if RAS wild-type, an anti-EGFR therapy (PDUFA: Dec 03, 2026) NDA was based on P-III (STELLAR-303) trial assessing zanzalintinib in combination with atezolizumab (n=451)…

ByRidhi RastogiFebruary 3, 2026

The EC Approves Amgen’s Uplizna (Inebilizumab) to Treat Generalized Myasthenia Gravis (gMG)

Ark Biopharmaceutical Receives the FDA IND Clearance to Initiate P-II Trial of AK3280 in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

Krystal Biotech’s KB707 Receives the US FDA RMAT Designation to Treat Advanced or Metastatic NSCLC

Takeda Receives the US FDA Priority Review for Oveporexton to Treat Narcolepsy Type 1 (NT1)

NMPA Accepts GSK’s Arexvy Submission to Prevent Lower Respiratory Tract Disease in Adults

Pfizer Receives the US FDA Priority Review for Hympavzi to Treat Hemophilia A or B in Two Populations

Akeso’s Ivonescimab + CT Receives the NMPA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Biliary Tract Cancer

Kelun-Biotech Reports NMPA Approval of Sacituzumab Tirumotecan for HR+/HER2- Breast Cancer

GSK Reports the EC Approval of Nucala (Mepolizumab) for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Exelixis Reports the US FDA’s NDA Acceptance of Zanzalintinib + Tecentriq for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (mCRC)

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