Sanofi’s Wayrilz (Rilzabrutinib) Receives the US FDA’s Approval for Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP)

Shots: FDA has approved Wayrilz for adults with persistent or chronic ITP who did not respond adequately to prior therapy following approval in UAE in Jun 2025; Application under the EMA & NMPA's review Approval was based on P-III (LUNA 3) trial assessing Wayrilz (400mg, BID, PO) vs PBO in adults (n=202) with ITP over…

ByRidhi RastogiSeptember 1, 2025

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PharmaShots Weekly Snapshots (Aug 25, 2025 – Aug 29, 2025)  

This week, PharmaShots’ news was all about the updates on Clinical Trials, Regulatory, Pharma, MedTech, COVID-19, M&A and Biosimilars. Check out our full report below:  argenx Reports Topline P-III (ADAPT SERON) Trial Data of Vyvgart for AChR-Ab Seronegative Generalized Myasthenia Gravis Read More: argenx PDS Biotech Reports Final P-II (VERSATILE-002) Survival Data for PDS0101 + Keytruda…

ByRidhi RastogiAugust 29, 2025

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TOLREMO Therapeutics’ TT125-802 Secures 2 US FDA’s Fast-Track Designation for NSCLC with EGFR & KRAS-G12C Mutation

Shots: The US FDA has granted 2 FTDs to TT125-802 for NSCLC: one for EGFR exon 19 deletion or exon 21 L858R mutation pts progressing after EGFR inhibitors, & another for KRAS G12C-mutated pts progressing after KRAS G12C inhibitors TT125-802 is being assessed in P-I trial to evaluate its safety, tolerability, PK, & efficacy in…

ByRidhi RastogiAugust 29, 2025

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Foresee Pharmaceuticals’ Camcevi ETM Receives the US FDA Approval for Advanced Prostate Cancer

Shots: The US FDA has approved Camcevi ETM (leuprolide mesylate, 21mg, Q3M LAI) for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer; Application is under the EMA’s review Approval was based on P-III trial assessing Camcevi ETM in 144 advanced prostate cancer pts, which showed superior efficacy, with 97.9% pts achieving the 1EP Camcevi (Q6M LAI) is…

ByRidhi RastogiAugust 29, 2025

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ExCellThera Reports the EC’s Conditional Approval of Zemcelpro for Haematological Malignancies

Shots: The EC has granted conditional approval to Zemcelpro in all 30 EEA states for adults with haematological malignancies needing ASCT after myeloablative conditioning, when no other suitable donor cells are available; regulatory filing is underway in the US, UK, Canada & Switzerland Zemcelpro availability will vary by country based on national reimbursement processes; meanwhile,…

ByRidhi RastogiAugust 29, 2025

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AbbVie’s Rinvoq (Upadacitinib) Receives the Health Canada Approval for Giant Cell Arteritis

Shots: Health Canada has approved Rinvoq (15mg; QD) as a monotx. & in combination with corticosteroid to treat adults with giant cell arteritis (GCA) Approval was based on P-III (SELECT-GCA) trial assessing Rinvoq, where GCA pts (n=428) in 1st study period received either Rinvoq (7.5 or 15mg, QD) + 26wk. corticosteroid (CS) taper regimen or PBO +…

ByRidhi RastogiAugust 28, 2025

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BeOne Medicine’s Perioperative Tevimbra (Tislelizumab) Receives the EC’s Approval for Resectable NSCLC

Shots: The EC has approved neoadj. Tevimbra + Pt-based CT followed by adj. Tevimbra monotx. for adults with resectable NSCLC at high risk of recurrence Approval was based on P-III (RATIONALE-315) trial assessing perioperative Tevimbra with CT before surgery vs PBO + CT in NSCLC pts (n=453), which met its dual 1EPs of EFS &…

ByRidhi RastogiAugust 27, 2025

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Bayer Reports the US FDA’s NDA Acceptance of Gadoquatrane for Contrast-Enhanced MRI

Shots: The US FDA has accepted NDA of gadoquatrane (0.04mmol Gd/kg body weight) for contrast-enhanced MRI of the CNS & other body regions (OBR) in adults & pediatric pts incl. neonates; MAA was submitted to MHLW & EMA with further filings planned in other regions NDA was supported by the QUANTI clinical program, which incl.…

ByRidhi RastogiAugust 27, 2025

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Gilead Reports the EC’s Approval of Yeytuo (Lenacapavir) for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) to Prevent HIV in Individuals at Risk

Shots: Approval was based on P-III (PURPOSE 1 & PURPOSE 2) trials of Yeytuo vs Truvada, where PURPOSE 1 showed 0 infections & 100% risk reduction in 2134 women, while PURPOSE 2 depicted 99.9% non-infection rate in 2179 pts (2 acquired HIV), showing superiority to bHIV in both trials; published in The NEJM Approval is…

ByRidhi RastogiAugust 27, 2025

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New Drug Designations: July 2025

Shots:    PharmaShots’ Designation Report offers a concise overview of the latest drug and device designations granted by major regulatory authorities, including the FDA, EMA, MHLW, Health Canada, and NMPA. The July 2025 edition covers designations awarded to 47 drugs and 3 medical devices, comprising 23 small molecules, 9 biologics, 8 cell and gene therapies, and…

ByRidhi RastogiAugust 26, 2025

Sanofi’s Wayrilz (Rilzabrutinib) Receives the US FDA’s Approval for Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP)

PharmaShots Weekly Snapshots (Aug 25, 2025 – Aug 29, 2025)

TOLREMO Therapeutics’ TT125-802 Secures 2 US FDA’s Fast-Track Designation for NSCLC with EGFR & KRAS-G12C Mutation

Foresee Pharmaceuticals’ Camcevi ETM Receives the US FDA Approval for Advanced Prostate Cancer

ExCellThera Reports the EC’s Conditional Approval of Zemcelpro for Haematological Malignancies

AbbVie’s Rinvoq (Upadacitinib) Receives the Health Canada Approval for Giant Cell Arteritis

BeOne Medicine’s Perioperative Tevimbra (Tislelizumab) Receives the EC’s Approval for Resectable NSCLC

Bayer Reports the US FDA’s NDA Acceptance of Gadoquatrane for Contrast-Enhanced MRI

Gilead Reports the EC’s Approval of Yeytuo (Lenacapavir) for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) to Prevent HIV in Individuals at Risk

New Drug Designations: July 2025

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