Vertex Pharmaceuticals’ Alyftrek Receives the EC’s Approval to Treat Cystic Fibrosis

Shots: The EC has approved Alyftrek (deutivacaftor/tezacaftor/vanzacaftor) to treat pts (≥6yrs.) with cystic fibrosis (CF), having ≥1 non-class I mutation in the CFTR gene; regulatory review is ongoing in Canada, Switzerland, Australia, & New Zealand In 2 H2H trials, Alyftrek + ivacaftor matched Kaftrio (ivacaftor/tezacaftor/elexacaftor) on ppFEV1 & showed superiority in reducing sweat chloride…

ByRidhi RastogiJuly 2, 2025

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Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ Ziihera (Zanidatamab) Secures the EC’s Conditional Approval to Treat HER2+ Biliary Tract Cancer (BTC)

Shots: The EC has granted conditional approval to Ziihera in 30 EEA states for the treatment of inoperable locally advanced or metastatic HER2+ (IHC 3+) BTC adults, who were previously treated with ≥1L of therapy Approval was based on P-IIb (HERIZON-BTC-01) trial assessing Ziihera in 87 pts, where Arm 1 (n=80: 18 had IHC 2+…

ByRidhi RastogiJuly 2, 2025

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Takeda Reports US FDA Approval of GAMMAGARD LIQUID ERC for Primary Immunodeficiency

The US FDA has approved GAMMAGARD LIQUID ERC [immune globulin infusion (human)] for treating primary immunodeficiency (PI) pts (age≥2); commercialization will be anticipated in 2026 and in the EU in 2027, where it’s approved as DEQSIGA by the EMA GAMMAGARD LIQUID ERC is a 10% ready-to-use IG therapy with ≤2 µg/mL IgA, for IV or…

ByDipanshu DixitJuly 1, 2025

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Sobi Reports the US FDA Approval of Gamifant for Macrophage Activation Syndrome in Still’s Disease

Shots: The US FDA has approved Gamifant (emapalumab-lzsg) for treating hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)/macrophage activation syndrome (MAS) in Still's disease, including systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (sJIA), in pts of all ages who are unresponsive, intolerant to glucocorticoids, or have recurrent MAS Approval was based on pooled data from two pivotal trials, P-III (EMERALD) and P-II (NI-0501-06),…

ByDipanshu DixitJune 30, 2025

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PharmaShots Weekly Snapshots (Jun 23, 2025 – Jun 27, 2025)  

This week, PharmaShots’ news was all about the updates on Clinical Trials, Regulatory, Pharma, MedTech, M&A, Biosimilar, and Animal Health. Check out our full report below:   Teva Reports the Data from the P-IV (PEARL) Study of Ajovy (fremanezumab) for Chronic and Episodic Migraine Prevention Read More: Teva Merck Reports the Data from P-III (HYPERION)…

ByDipanshu DixitJune 27, 2025

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Daiichi Sankyo and AstraZeneca Report the US FDA Approval of Datroway for Advanced EGFR-Mutated NSCLC

Shots: The US FDA has approved Datroway (datopotamab deruxtecan-dlnk; 6 mg/kg) for adults with locally advanced or metastatic EGFR-mutated NSCLC previously treated with EGFR therapy & Pt CT Approval was based on the global P-II (TROPION-Lung05) trial results (n=137) and supported by data from the P-III (TROPION-Lung01) trial (n=590), which showed a 45% confirmed ORR…

ByDipanshu DixitJune 26, 2025

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GSK Reports the EMA’s MAA Acceptance of Linerixibat for Cholestatic Pruritus

Shots: The EMA has accepted the MAA of Linerixibat to treat cholestatic pruritus in pts with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) MAA was supported by the P-III (GLISTEN) study (n=238), which showed that Linerixibat significantly and sustainably improved cholestatic pruritus and itch-related sleep interference, meeting all 1EPs & 2EPs. The safety profile aligned with previous studies.…

ByDipanshu DixitJune 26, 2025

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GSK Receives the US FDA’s Approval for Benlysta to Treat Active Lupus Nephritis (LN)

Shots: The US FDA has approved Benlysta (belimumab) 200 mg/mL Autoinjector for SC use in pts (age≥5) with active LN receiving standard therapy Benlysta (belimumab) is a BLyS-specific inhibitor that reduces B cell survival and differentiation by binding to soluble BLyS, targeting autoreactive B cells. With this approval, GSK offers a first-of-its-kind at-home SC option…

ByDipanshu DixitJune 25, 2025

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New Drug Designations – May 2025  

Shots:    PharmaShots’ Designation Report provides a concise overview of the latest drug designations granted by major regulatory authorities, including the FDA, EMA, MHLW, Health Canada and NMPA  The May 2025 report covers designations granted to 44 drugs and 5 medical devices, spanning 15 small molecules, 7 biologics, 13 cell and gene therapies & 5 medical devices among others  …

ByDipanshu DixitJune 24, 2025

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DARZALEX (Daratumumab) Receives Positive CHMP Opinion for High-Risk Smouldering Multiple Myeloma

Shots: Janssen-Cilag (Johnson & Johnson) announced that the CHMP of the EMA has recommended approving DARZALEX (daratumumab) SC as the first therapy for adults with high‑risk smouldering multiple myeloma (SMM) The CHMP’s recommendation is based on the P-III (AQUILA) study data evaluating efficacy and safety of fixed-duration monotx. daratumumab SC compared with active monitoring (N=390)…

ByPrince GiriJune 24, 2025

Vertex Pharmaceuticals’ Alyftrek Receives the EC’s Approval to Treat Cystic Fibrosis

Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ Ziihera (Zanidatamab) Secures the EC’s Conditional Approval to Treat HER2+ Biliary Tract Cancer (BTC)

Takeda Reports US FDA Approval of GAMMAGARD LIQUID ERC for Primary Immunodeficiency

Sobi Reports the US FDA Approval of Gamifant for Macrophage Activation Syndrome in Still’s Disease

PharmaShots Weekly Snapshots (Jun 23, 2025 – Jun 27, 2025)

Daiichi Sankyo and AstraZeneca Report the US FDA Approval of Datroway for Advanced EGFR-Mutated NSCLC

GSK Reports the EMA’s MAA Acceptance of Linerixibat for Cholestatic Pruritus

GSK Receives the US FDA’s Approval for Benlysta to Treat Active Lupus Nephritis (LN)

New Drug Designations – May 2025

DARZALEX (Daratumumab) Receives Positive CHMP Opinion for High-Risk Smouldering Multiple Myeloma

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