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The US FDA has approved Encelto (revakinagene taroretcel-lwey) to treat macular telangiectasia type 2 (MacTel); commercially available in the US by Jun 2025
Approval was based on P-III trial data demonstrating reduced macular photoreceptor loss for ~24mos. post-implantation
Encelto (intravitreal implant) utilizes an encapsulated cell therapy tech to continuously deliver ciliary neurotrophic…
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The US FDA has approved neffy 1mg (epinephrine nasal spray) to treat type I allergic reactions (incl. anaphylaxis) in children [≥4yrs. & 15-30kg (33-66lbs)]; commercially available in the US by end of May’25
Approval was based on extensive clinical data with PK/PD results comparable to approved epinephrine injections in both pediatric & adult…
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The US FDA approved Bioheng’s IND application for CTD402 to treat pediatric and adult patients with relapsed/refractory T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma (R/R T-ALL/LBL)
CTD402 will be evaluated in a P-Ib/II single-arm, open-label, dose-finding study to optimize dosing and accelerate clinical development
CTD402 is a CD7-targeted universal CAR-T (UCAR-T) cell therapy that is genetically…
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Based on positive results from P-III (REGENCY) study, the US FDA has accepted sBLA of Gazyva in Lupus Nephritis; FDA's approval decision is expected by Oct’25
The P-III (REGENCY) study demonstrated improved CRR with Gazyva + standard therapy vs standard therapy alone, along with improvements in complement levels & reductions in anti-dsDNA, markers…
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The FDA has accepted review application for BLA of depemokimab as an add-on maintenance therapy for inadequately controlled asthma pts (≥12yrs.) with type 2 inflammation marked by blood eosinophil count as well as CRSwNP (PDUFA: Dec 16, 2025), based on P-III (SWIFT & ANCHOR) trials, respectively
SWIFT-1 (n=382) & SWIFT-2 (n=380) studies assessed…
Johnson & Johnson’s Darzalex (daratumumab) Receives the CHMP’s Positive Opinion for Multiple Myeloma
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The CHMP has recommended Darzalex (SC) + bortezomib, lenalidomide & dexamethasone (D-VRd) to treat newly diagnosed multiple myeloma pts.
Opinion was based on P-III (CEPHEUS) trial, which assessed efficacy & safety in transplant-ineligible or deferred NDMM pts (n=395) not planned for ASCT as initial therapy, in 13 countries across North America, South America and…
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The EC has approved Vimkunya (pre-filled syringe) against CHIKV disease in individuals (≥12yrs.) in 30 EEA states; launch expected in H1’25. MAA under the UK’s MHRA review with decision anticipated in H1’25
Approval was based on 2 P-III studies that met their 1EP of rapid immune response in 1wk. with ~97.8% of participants…
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The CHMP has recommended conditional approval of linvoseltamab for r/r MM pts who had ≥3 prior therapies (incl. proteasome inhibitor, immunomodulator, & anti-CD38 mAb) & had disease progression on last therapy, following the US FDA’s BLA acceptance (PDUFA: Jul 10, 2025)
Opinion was based on P-I/II (LINKER-MM1) trial data assessing linvoseltamab (200mg; QW then…
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The CHMP has recommended Vyjuvek (B-VEC) for treating wounds in DEB pts with COL7A1 mutations from birth. The EC's decision is expected in Q2’25, with launch anticipated under the trade name Vyjuvek in 30 EEA states—Germany in mid-2025 & France in late 2025
Opinion was based on various clinical data, incl. P-I/II (GEM-1)…
This week PharmaShots’ news was all about the updates on Clinical Trials, Regulatory, Pharma, MedTech, M&A, Biosimilars, Animal Health & DigiHealth. Check out our full report below:
Estrella Immunopharma Reports the Approval to Start a Higher Dose Cohort After the Completion of First Dose Cohort in STARLIGHT-1 Study
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Regeneron Presents P-I/II (CHORD) Trial Data…

