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Fapon Biopharma

Fapon Biopharma Reports the US FDA Approval of IND Application for FP008 to Treat Solid Tumors

Shots: The company received the US FDA’s approval on the IND application of FP008 to treat pts with solid tumors refractory to anti-PD-1 therapy FP008 exhibited safety, PK, and developability in cynomolgus monkey; currently seeking global strategic partnerships to co-develop FP008 through clinical trials & commercialization FP008 is an anti-PD-1×IL-10M fusion protein with a…

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Abbvie

The CHMP Adopts Positive Opinion for AbbVie’s Rinvoq (Upadacitinib) to Treat Giant Cell Arteritis in Adults

Shots: The CHMP has recommended Rinvoq (15mg; QD) for the treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) in adults with the EC’s decision expected in H1’25 Opinion was based on P-III (SELECT-GCA) trial assessing safety & efficacy of Rinvoq, where GCA pts (≥50yrs.) in first study period received either Rinvoq (7.5/15mg, QD) + 26wk. corticosteroid (CS) taper…

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GRIN Therapeutic

GRIN Therapeutics Reports the US FDA’s Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Radiprodil to Treat Seizures in GRIN-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder

Shots: The US FDA has granted BTD to radiprodil for the treatment of seizures in GRIN-related neurodevelopmental disorder harboring GoF mutations Designation was supported by P-Ib (Honeycomb) trial data of radiprodil in pediatric pts, showing 86% decrease in CMS frequency. 71% had >50% CMS reduction, & 6–7 were seizure-free for ≥80% of the 8wk.…

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Telix Pharmaceuticals

Telix Pharmaceuticals Reports the US FDA’s BLA Acceptance with Priority Review of Zircaix (89Zr-DFO-girentuximab) for Kidney Cancer Imaging

Shots: The US FDA has accepted BLA & granted Priority Review to Zircaix (TLX250-CDx) for the detection of clear cell renal cell cancer (ccRCC) in pts (PDUFA: 27 Aug 2025). Expected to launch in 2025 BLA was based on P-III (ZIRCON) study assessing sensitivity & specificity of 89Zr-TLX250 in adult pts (n=300), where 284 evaluable…

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Merck

Merck Reports the US FDA’s sBLA Acceptance of Neoadjuvant Keytruda with Priority Review for Locally Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (LA-HNSCC)

Shots: The US FDA has accepted sBLA & granted priority review to neoadj. Keytruda followed by adj. Keytruda + SoC radiotherapy ± cisplatin & then as a single agent to treat operable LA-HNSCC (PDUFA: Jun 23, 2025) sBLA was based on P-III (KEYNOTE-689) trial data assessing neoadj. Keytruda (200mg, IV, Q3W × 2 cycles), followed by…

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Gilead

Gilead Reports the EMA’s MAA and EU-M4all Acceptance of Lenacapavir for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PreP) to Prevent HIV in Individuals at Risk

Shots: The EMA has accepted MAA & EU-M4all as well as granted priority review to lenacapavir (HIV-1 capsid inhibitor) for PrEP in humans at risk of HIV; MAA will be applicable in 30 EEA states (incl. Norway, Iceland & Liechtenstein) MAA was based on P-III (PURPOSE 1 & PURPOSE 2) trials assessing lenacapavir (SC;…

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Takeda

Takeda Reports EMA Approval for Additional SC Administration Option of Takhzyro (lanadelumab) for Patients aged ≥12 with Recurrent HAE

Shots: Takeda reported the EMA's approval of an additional 2 mL pre-filled pen option for Takhzyro (lanadelumab) for patients aged ≥12 with Recurrent hereditary angioedema (HAE) Currently Takhzyro is approved in 150 mg and 300 mg pre-filled syringes and 300 mg vial. The new approval is for a 300 mg pre-filled pen (2 mL…

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Mirum Pharmaceuticals

Mirum Pharmaceuticals Receives the US FDA Approval for Ctexli to Treat Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis

Shots: The US FDA has approved Ctexli (chenodiol) to treat cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis (CTX) in adults Efficacy was established in crossover withdrawal P-III (RESTORE) trial assessing Ctexli (250mg, PO, TID) vs PBO in pts for 24wks. Study showed reduced levels of plasma cholestanol & urine 23S-pentol in pts compared to PBO Ref: Prnewswire | Image: Mirum Related…

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