Eisai, Biogen and BioArctic Report the EC’s Approval of Leqembi (lecanemab) for Early Alzheimer’s Disease

Shots: The EC has approved Leqembi for the treatment of early Alzheimer’s disease in all 30 EEA states Eisai handles global development & regulatory filings for Leqembi, co-commercializing & co-promoting it with Biogen while retaining final decision-making authority. Eisai co-promotes Leqembi with Biogen in the EU (excl. Nordics) & with BioArctic in the Nordic countries, distributing it…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 16, 2025

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Roche’s Columvi (Glofitamab) Regimen Receives the EC’s Approval to Treat R/R Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL)

Shots: The EC has granted full approval to Columvi + GemOx for ASCT-ineligible r/r DLBCL pts based on P-III (STARGLO) trial assessing the regimen vs MabThera/Rituxan + GemOx in previously treated DLBCL pts At 11.3mos. mFU (primary analysis), trial showed improved OS, a 41% reduction in death risk, with a 63% improvement in PFS. At…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 14, 2025

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The US FDA Approves BMS’ Opdivo + Yervoy as 1L Treatment for Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)

Shots: The US FDA has approved Opdivo + Yervoy as 1L therapy to treat inoperable or advanced HCC adults Approval was based on P-III (CheckMate-9DW) trial assessing Opdivo (1mg/kg, Q3W) + Yervoy (3mg/kg, Q3W), followed by Opdivo alone (480mg, Q4W) vs lenvatinib/sorafenib in 668 pts with advanced HCC who had not received prior systemic therapy.…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 14, 2025

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Health Canada Approves AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi to Treat Limited-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer (LS-SCLC)

Shots: Health Canada has approved Imfinzi monotx. for the treatment of LS-SCLC adults whose disease has not progressed after receiving Pt-based CRT Approval was based on P-III (ADRIATIC) trial (n=730) assessing Imfinzi (1500mg, IV, Q4W) with or without Imjudo (75mg, IV, Q4W × 4 cycles) followed by Imfinzi (for ~24mos.) vs PBO Study showed reduced risk…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 11, 2025

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argenx Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Vyvgart Hytrulo Prefilled Syringe for gMG and CIDP

Shots: The US FDA has approved Vyvgart Hytrulo (efgartigimod alfa & hyaluronidase-qvfc) prefilled syringe to treat AChR+ adults with generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) & adults with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) Approval was based on studies showing bioequivalence to Vyvgart Hytrulo vial, with human factors validation confirming that pts with gMG or CIDP, or their caregivers,…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 11, 2025

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Bayer’s Vitrakvi Receives the US FDA’s Full Approval for NTRK Fusion-Positive Solid Tumors

Shots: The US FDA has granted full approval to Vitrakvi for adults & pediatrics with NTRK fusion-positive metastatic or inoperable solid tumors, who had disease progression on prior therapy or lacked alternative therapy options Approval was based on 3 trials: LOXO-TRK-14001, SCOUT, & NAVIGATE, evaluating Vitrakvi in 339 adult & pediatric pts. Key EPs were…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 11, 2025

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AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo Receive the EC’s Approval for Datroway to Treat HR+/HER2- Breast Cancer

Shots: The EC has approved Datroway to treat unresectable or metastatic HR+/HER2- (IHC 0, IHC 1+ or IHC 2+/ISH-) breast cancer in pts who have received endocrine therapy & ≥1L of CT in the advanced setting Approval was based on global P-III (TROPION Breast01) trial, assessing Datroway (6mg/kg; IV, Q21D) vs single agent CT (eribulin,…

ByDipanshu DixitApril 10, 2025

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BMS Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Opdivo + Yervoy as a 1L Treatment of MSI-H/dMMR Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (mCRC)

Shots: The US FDA has approved Opdivo + Yervoy for 1L treatment of MSI-H/dMMR unresectable mCRC pts (≥12yrs.) based on P-III (CheckMate-8HW) study assessing Opdivo + Yervoy vs Opdivo alone or CT in 839 pts (Approved before PDUFA: Jun 23, 2025) Regimen vs Opdivo monotx. showed 38% PFS (mPFS: not reached (NR) vs 39.3mos) in…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 9, 2025

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The EC Approves AbbVie’s Rinvoq (Upadacitinib) to Treat Giant Cell Arteritis in Adults

Shots: The EC has approved Rinvoq (15mg; QD) to treat adults with giant cell arteritis (GCA) in 30 EEA states Approval was based on P-III (SELECT-GCA) trial assessing Rinvoq, where GCA pts (n=428) in first study period received either Rinvoq (7.5 or 15mg, QD) + 26wk. corticosteroid (CS) taper regimen or PBO + 52wk. CS taper regimen…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 8, 2025

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Teva Pharmaceuticals Reports the US FDA’s sBLA Acceptance of Ajovy (Fremanezumab) for Pediatric Episodic Migraine Prevention

Shots: The US FDA has accepted sBLA of Ajovy to prevent episodic migraine in children & adolescents (6-17yrs.; ≥45Kg) Submission was based on P-III (SPACE) trial assessing Ajovy (SC) vs PBO for 12wks. to treat episodic migraine in 237 pediatric pts, which showed improvements in reducing monthly migraine & headache days Ajovy (CGRP antagonist) is…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 8, 2025

Eisai, Biogen and BioArctic Report the EC’s Approval of Leqembi (lecanemab) for Early Alzheimer’s Disease

Roche’s Columvi (Glofitamab) Regimen Receives the EC’s Approval to Treat R/R Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL)

The US FDA Approves BMS’ Opdivo + Yervoy as 1L Treatment for Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)

Health Canada Approves AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi to Treat Limited-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer (LS-SCLC)

argenx Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Vyvgart Hytrulo Prefilled Syringe for gMG and CIDP

Bayer’s Vitrakvi Receives the US FDA’s Full Approval for NTRK Fusion-Positive Solid Tumors

AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo Receive the EC’s Approval for Datroway to Treat HR+/HER2- Breast Cancer

BMS Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Opdivo + Yervoy as a 1L Treatment of MSI-H/dMMR Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (mCRC)

The EC Approves AbbVie’s Rinvoq (Upadacitinib) to Treat Giant Cell Arteritis in Adults

Teva Pharmaceuticals Reports the US FDA’s sBLA Acceptance of Ajovy (Fremanezumab) for Pediatric Episodic Migraine Prevention

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