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China’s NMPA has approved label expansion of sacituzumab tirumotecan (SKB264/MK-2870) to locally advanced or metastatic (LA/M) EGFRm NSCLC following disease progression on EGFR-TKI therapy or Pt-based Ct
Approval was based on OptiTROP-Lung03 trial assessing sac-TMT alone (5mg/kg, IV, Q2W) vs docetaxel in mentioned pts, where it demonstrated improved ORR, PFS & OS
sac-TMT is…
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The EC has approved Opdivo + Yervoy as 1L therapy to treat inoperable or advanced HCC adult pts in 30 EEA states; sBLA under the US FDA’s priority review (PDUFA: Apr 21, 2025)
Approval was based on P-III (CheckMate-9DW) trial assessing Opdivo (1mg/kg, Q3W) + Yervoy (3mg/kg, Q3W), followed by Opdivo alone (480mg,…
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:
GSK Presents Pooled Analysis from P-III (ANCHOR-1 & 2) Trial of Depemokimab for CRSwNP at AAAAI/WAO Joint Congress 2025
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Daiichi Sankyo Reports Interim Data of P-III (DESTINY-Gastric04) Study…
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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…

