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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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Celltrion Secures the EC’s Approval for Avtozma (Biosimilar, RoActemra)

Shots: Following the US FDA approval, the EC has approved Avtozma (biosimilar, RoActemra) to treat mod. to sev. rheumatoid arthritis (RA), active systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA), polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (pJIA), and giant cell arteritis (GCA) Approval was based on the P-III trial of Avtozma (tocilizumab-anoh) vs RoActemra (tocilizumab) in mod. to sev.…

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Celltrion

Celltrion Secures the EC’s Approval for Avtozma (Biosimilar, RoActemra)

Shots: Following the US FDA approval, the EC has approved Avtozma (biosimilar, RoActemra) to treat mod. to sev. rheumatoid arthritis (RA), active systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA), polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (pJIA), and giant cell arteritis (GCA) Approval was based on the P-III trial of Avtozma (tocilizumab-anoh) vs RoActemra (tocilizumab) in mod. to sev.…

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PharmaShots Weekly Snapshots (February 17th, 2025 – February 21th, 2025) 

This week PharmaShots’ news was all about the updates on Clinical Trials, Regulatory, Pharma, MedTech, M&A, Animal Health, COVID 19 & Biosimilars. Check out our full report below:      AstraZeneca Presents Post-Hoc Data from P-III (NIAGARA) Trial of Imfinzi in Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer Patients regardless of Complete Pathology Response at ASCO GU 2025  Read More: AstraZeneca  Exelixis Presents 5-year…

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Gilead

Gilead Receives EC’s Conditional Marketing for Seladelpar to Treat Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC)

Shots: Following the MHRA approval (Jan 2025), the EC has granted conditional MAA to Seladelpar +/- ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) to treat PBC in those with inadequate response or intolerants to UDCA, respectively; ongoing regulatory review in Canada and Australia MAA was based on a worldwide P-III (RESPONSE) study assessing seladelpar (10mg, QD, oral) vs…

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