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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.…
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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…
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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 …
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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)…
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The UK’s MHRA has approved Hetronifly (serplulimab) to treat previously untreated adults in the UK with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC)
Approval were based on the global P-III (ASTRUM-005) study (n=585) across 128 trial sites, which showed a mFU of 42.4 mos. & 4-year OS rate of 21.9% with serplulimab + CT, confirming its long-term…
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The EC has approved Sephience (sepiapterin) to treat PKU in pts of all ages and disease severities across all 30 EEA states; launch is anticipated in Germany in H1 of July
Approval was based on APHENITY study results and long-term extension data showing durable effects and improved dietary flexibility
Sephience is an oral synthetic…
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The CHMP has recommended Nirogacestat as a monotx. for adults with progressing desmoid tumors needing systemic treatment, the EC’s decision is expected in Q3’25
Opinion was supported by the MAA on P-III (DeFi) global trial (N=142) assessing Nirogacestat (n=700) vs PBO (n=72), which met the 1EP, showing a 71% reduction in PFS vs PBO,…
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The EC has approved Vyvgart (efgartigimod alfa) 1000mg for SC injection as a monotx. for adults with progressive or relapsing active chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) after prior corticosteroid or immunoglobulin treatment in all 30 EEA states
The EC approval was based on the ADHERE trial, showing 66.5% (214/322) of VYVGART SC-treated pts showed…
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The CHMP has recommended Rezdiffra (resmetirom) for the treatment of adults with noncirrhotic MASH with mod. to advanced liver fibrosis; the EC’s decision is expected by Aug 2025
Opinion was based on P-III (MAESTRO-NASH) trial assessing Rezdiffra (100 & 80mg, PO, QD) vs PBO in MASH pts, which met its 1EPs of fibrosis improvement…
This week PharmaShots’ news was all about the updates on Clinical Trials, Regulatory, Pharma, MedTech, M&A, Biosimilar, Animal Health & DigiHealth. Check out our full report below:
Johnson & Johnson Reports P-II (RedirecTT-1) Trial Data on Talvey + Tecvayli for R/R Multiple Myeloma
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Camurus Reports Topline P-IIb (POSITANO) Trial Data on CAM2029 for…

