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KalVista Reports the MHRA Approval of Ekterly (Sebetralstat) for Treating Hereditary Angioedema

Shots: The UK’s MHRA has approved Ekterly (sebetralstat) to treat hereditary angioedema (HAE) pts (≥12yrs.). Awaits approval in various global markets incl. the EU & Japan  Approval was based on P-III (KONFIDENT) study assessing Ekterly (300mg & 600mg) vs PBO in 136 HAE pts (≥12yrs.) across 20 countries, which showed faster symptom relief, reduced attack severity &…
July 16, 2025

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Ultragenyx Reports the Health Canada’s Approval of Evkeeza (evinacumab) to Treat Children with Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH)

Shots: Health Canada has approved label expansion of Evkeeza, as an adjunct to diet & other lipid-lowering therapies, to treat children (≥6mos.) with HoFH Approval was based on model-based analysis that predicted similar or greater LDL-C reductions with Evkeeza (15mg/kg, Q4W) in children (6mos. to 5yrs.) at 24wks. Data from compassionate use in 5 children…
July 15, 2025

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Bayer Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Kerendia (Finerenone) to Treat Heart Failure (HF)

Shots: The US FDA has approved Kerendia/Firialta (10, 20, & 40mg) for HF pts having a left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) of ≥40%, i.e. mildly reduced (HFmrEF) or preserved LVEF (HFpEF). Awaits authorization in China, EU & Japan, with global applications planned Approval was based on the P-III (FINEARTS-HF) trial, a part of P-III (MOONRAKER, n=15000) study, where…
July 14, 2025

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GSK Reports the US FDA’s Application Acceptance of Arexvy to Prevent Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Disease

Shots: The US FDA has accepted application of Arexvy RSV vaccine for adults aged 18-49yrs. at increased risk, expanding its use beyond those aged ≥50yrs.; FDA decision is anticipated H1’26. GSK is also seeking expanded RSV vaccine indications in other regions, incl. the EEA & Japan Submission was based on P-IIIb trial (n=1458) assessing immune response & safety…
July 14, 2025

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Ascentage Pharma Reports the NMPA’s Conditional Approval of Lisaftoclax for the Treatment of CLL/SLL

Shots: China’s NMPA has granted conditional approval to lisaftoclax for treating adults with chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL) who have previously received ≥1 systemic therapy incl. BTK inhibitors Approval was based on pivotal P-II (APG2575CC201) trial assessing lisaftoclax monotx. in r/r CLL/SLL pts previously treated with BTK inhibitors &/or immunochemotherapy, which met its 1EP of improved…
July 14, 2025

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PharmaShots Weekly Snapshots (Jul 07, 2025 – Jul 11, 2025)   

This week, PharmaShots’ news was all about the updates on clinical trials, Regulatory, Pharma, MedTech, M&A, and Biosimilars. Check out our full report below:   PulseSight Therapeutics Reports First Patient Dosing with PST-611 in P-I (PST-611-CT1) Trial for Dry AMD/Geographic Atrophy   Read More: PulseSight Therapeutics  BioAtla Presents Preliminary P-I Trial Data of BA3182 in Patients with…
July 11, 2025

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FDA Approves Merck Animal Health’s Bravecto Quantum to Treat and Protect Dogs from Fleas and Ticks

Shots: The US FDA has approved Bravecto Quantum (Fluralaner for Extended-Release Injectable Suspension), a once-yearly injectable for flea and tick protection in dogs, will be available in U.S. veterinary clinics by Aug, 2025 Bravecto Quantum kills adult fleas and controls flea and tick infestations (Ixodes scapularis, Dermacentor variabilis, Rhipicephalus sanguineus) for 12 mos., and Amblyomma…
July 11, 2025

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Merck NDA for Investigational HIV-1 Two-Drug Regimen DOR/ISL Accepted by US FDA

Shots: The US FDA accepted Merck’s NDA for once-daily oral doravirine/islatravir (DOR/ISL) for virologically suppressed HIV-1 adults; PDUFA target action date: Apr 28, 2026 DOR/ISL showed non-inferiority to bART in open-label P-III MK-8591A-051 and to BIC/FTC/TAF (50mg/200mg/25mg) in P-III MK-8591A-052 at Week 48; the safety profile was generally comparable in the P-III MK-8591A-051 study The…
July 11, 2025

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BeOne Medicines’ Tevimbra Receives the EC Approval for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma

Shots: The EC has approved Tevimbra (tislelizumab) + gemcitabine & cisplatin for 1L treatment of adults with metastatic or recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), not amenable to curative surgery or radiotherapy Approval was based on P-III (RATIONALE-309) trial assessing Tevimbra + gemcitabine & cisplatin vs PBO + gemcitabine & cisplatin in 263 treatment-naïve NPC pts Trial…
July 10, 2025

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