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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…
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Japan’s MHLW has accepted sNDA of Arexvy RSV vaccine for adults aged 18-49yrs. at increased risk, expanding its use beyond those aged ≥50yrs.
Submission was based on P-IIIb trial (n=1458) assessing non-inferiority & safety of Arexvy RSV vaccine in individuals (18-49yrs.; n=426) compared to adults (≥60yrs.; n=429); an additional cohort (18-49yrs.; n=603) was followed for…
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The US FDA has approved Dupixent to treat adults with bullous pemphigoid based on P-II/III (ADEPT) trial assessing Dupixent vs PBO for 52wks.; regulatory review is ongoing in the EU, Japan, & China
Pts (n=106) received a loading dose of Dupixent (300mg; n=53) or PBO (n=53), followed by Q2W dosing with OCS. OCS tapering began at Wks.…
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The CHMP has recommended Imreplys (sargramostim) to treat pts of all ages with Haematopoietic Sub-syndrome of Acute Radiation Syndrome (H-ARS) following myelosuppressive radiation exposure, across the EU, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein
Sargramostim is a recombinant human GM-CSF produced using yeast (S. cerevisiae) expression technology
In 2018, the same formulation was approved by the US…
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The CHMP has recommended conditional approval of Zemcelpro in 30 EEA states for adults with haematological malignancies requiring allogeneic HSCT after myeloablative conditioning with no suitable donor; EC’s decision is expected within 2mos.
Zemcelpro (UM171 Cell Therapy) was evaluated in P-II trials for pts with high & very high-risk acute leukemias & myelodysplasias with…
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Health Canada has approved Kisqali (ribociclib) + an aromatase inhibitor (AI) for adj. treatment of adults with HR+/HER2-, stage II-III early breast cancer (EBC) at high risk of recurrence
Approval was supported by global P-III (NATALEE) study assessing Kisqali + AI vs AI alone as an adj. treatment of pts (n=5101) with stage II & III…
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The US FDA has approved Monjuvi (tafasitamab-cxix) + rituximab & lenalidomide for the treatment of adult pts with r/r follicular lymphoma (FL)
Approval was based on the P-III (inMIND) trial assessing Monjuvi regimen vs PBO + rituximab & lenalidomide in adults (n=654) with r/r Grade 1 to 3a FL or r/r nodal, splenic or…
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FDA has approved Yeztugo for PrEP in individuals (≥35kgs) at risk of HIV. MAA & EU-M4all filing are under EMA review, with ongoing reviews in Australia, Brazil, Canada, & South Africa; further filings are planned in Argentina, Mexico, & Peru
Approval was based on P-III (PURPOSE 1 & 2) trials assessing Yeztugo (SC; twice…

