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Regeneron

The CHMP Recommends Conditional Approval of Regeneron’s Linvoseltamab to Treat R/R Multiple Myeloma (MM)

Shots: 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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Krystal Biotech

Krystal Biotech’s Vyjuvek (beremagene geperpavec) Receives the CHMP’s Positive Opinion for Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa (DEB)

Shots: 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)…

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PharmaShots Weekly Snapshots (February 24, 2025 – February 28, 2025)

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  Read More: Estrella Immunopharma  Regeneron Presents P-I/II (CHORD) Trial Data…

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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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