Novo Nordisk’s Alhemo Receives the US FDA’s Approval as a Prophylactic Treatment of Hemophilia A or B with Inhibitors

Shots: The US FDA has approved Alhemo injection (QD) as a prophylactic treatment to reduce the frequency of bleeding episodes in hemophilia A or B patients (≥12yrs.) with inhibitors Approval was based on the P-III (explorer7) study assessing Alhemo's efficacy and safety by comparing annual bleeding rates (ABR) in patients aged 12+ with hemophilia A…

ByDipanshu DixitDecember 20, 2024

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The US FDA Approves Vertex’s Alyftrek for the Treatment of Cystic Fibrosis

Shots: The US FDA has approved Alyftrek (QD, CFTR modulator) to treat patients (≥6yrs.) with cystic fibrosis (CF), having at least one F508del mutation or another CFTR gene mutation. Submissions are under review in the EU, UK, Canada, Switzerland, Australia & New Zealand Approval was supported by pivotal P-III CF program involving >1,000 patients across…

ByDipanshu DixitDecember 20, 2024

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Ionis’ Tryngolza (Olezarsen) Receives the US FDA’s Approval to Treat Adults with Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (FCS)

Shots: The US FDA has approved Tryngolza (80mg, QM, self-administered via an auto-injector) as an adj. for reducing triglycerides (TG) in FCS patients, based on a P-III (BALANCE) study. Further submission is under review in the EU, with more filings planned The P-III study involved FCS patients with fasting TG levels of ≥880mg/dL. Trial showed…

ByDipanshu DixitDecember 19, 2024

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Xcovery Holdings Receives US FDA Approval for Ensacove (Ensartinib) to Treat ALK-Positive Locally Advanced or Metastatic NSCLC

Shots: Xcovery Holdings has received the US FDA’s approval for Ensacove (225mg, oral, QD) for ALK+, locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC in patients not previously treated with ALK-targeted therapy Approval was based on a global P-III (eXalt3) study assessing ensartinib vs crizotinib in 290 patients, demonstrating significantly improved PFS with mPFS of 25.8 vs 12.7mos.…

ByDipanshu DixitDecember 18, 2024

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Galderma’s Nemluvio (Nemolizumab) Secures the US FDA’s Approval to Treat Moderate-To-Severe Atopic Dermatitis (AD)

Shots: The US FDA has approved Nemluvio + TCS ± calcineurin inhibitors (TCI) to treat mod. to sev. atopic dermatitis in patients unresponsive to topical therapies Approval was based on the P-III (ARCADIA) study of the combination vs PBO in patients (n=1,728; ≥12yrs.), showing significant skin clearance in both co-1EPs of IGA score (0/1) &…

ByDipanshu DixitDecember 13, 2024

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Checkpoint Therapeutics’ Unloxcyt (Cosibelimab-ipdl) Receives the US FDA’s Approval for Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma (cSCC)

Shots: Checkpoint has received the US FDA’s approval for Unloxcyt (1,200mg, IV, over 60 minutes, Q3W) to treat metastatic or locally advanced cSCC in adults, ineligible for curative surgery or radiation Approval was based on the P-I (CK-301-101) trial in solid tumor patients (incl. cSCC: N=109), showing ORR of 48% with mDoR of 17.7mos. in…

ByDipanshu DixitDecember 13, 2024

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Neurocrine’s Crenessity (Crinecerfont) Secures the US FDA’s Approval to Treat Adults and Pediatrics with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)

Shots: The US FDA’s approval of Crenessity as an adjunctive treatment to glucocorticoid replacement to treat CAH was based on a global P-III (CAHtalyst Pediatric: n=103, age: 4-17yrs. & Adult: n=182, age: 18-58yrs.) trials. It has also received PRV on approval Pediatric study achieved its 1 & 2EP, depicting ~4x greater reductions in androstenedione at…

ByDipanshu DixitDecember 13, 2024

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New Drug Designations – October 2024

Shots: PharmaShots' designation report provides a concise overview of the latest drug designations by major regulatory authorities, including the FDA, NMPA, and EMA The October 2024 report covers designations granted to 33 drugs and 2 devices, encompassing 14 small molecules, 4 biologics, 8 cell and gene therapies, and 2 medical devices. Significant trends this month…

BySaurabh ChaubeyNovember 26, 2024

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AOP Health’s Rapiblyk (landiolol) Receives the US FDA’s Approval for Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter in the Critical Care Setting

Shots: The US FDA has granted approval to Rapiblyk for treating severe heart condition supraventricular tachycardia (atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter) in critical care setting Approval was supported by 5 clinical trials assessing the safety & efficacy of Rapiblyk (9.3 to 74.6 mcg/kg/min) vs PBO in adults (n=317) with supraventricular tachycardia, showing 40-90% vs 0-11%…

ByDipanshu DixitNovember 22, 2024

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Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ Ziihera (Zanidatamab-hrii) Secures the US FDA’s Accelerated Approval to Treat HER2-Positive (IHC 3+) Biliary Tract Cancer (BTC)

Shots: The US FDA’s accelerated approval of Ziihera (50mg/mL, IV) was based on P-IIb (HERIZON-BTC-01) study in patients (n=87) with HER2+, locally advanced unresectable or metastatic BTC across 2 arms, based on tumor IHC status Efficacy in 62 HER2+ BTC patients (arm 1 of HERIZON-BTC-01) showed a 52% ORR & 14.9mos. mDoR. Continued approval depends…

ByDipanshu DixitNovember 20, 2024

Novo Nordisk’s Alhemo Receives the US FDA’s Approval as a Prophylactic Treatment of Hemophilia A or B with Inhibitors

The US FDA Approves Vertex’s Alyftrek for the Treatment of Cystic Fibrosis

Ionis’ Tryngolza (Olezarsen) Receives the US FDA’s Approval to Treat Adults with Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (FCS)

Xcovery Holdings Receives US FDA Approval for Ensacove (Ensartinib) to Treat ALK-Positive Locally Advanced or Metastatic NSCLC

Galderma’s Nemluvio (Nemolizumab) Secures the US FDA’s Approval to Treat Moderate-To-Severe Atopic Dermatitis (AD)

Checkpoint Therapeutics’ Unloxcyt (Cosibelimab-ipdl) Receives the US FDA’s Approval for Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma (cSCC)

Neurocrine’s Crenessity (Crinecerfont) Secures the US FDA’s Approval to Treat Adults and Pediatrics with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)

New Drug Designations – October 2024

AOP Health’s Rapiblyk (landiolol) Receives the US FDA’s Approval for Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter in the Critical Care Setting

Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ Ziihera (Zanidatamab-hrii) Secures the US FDA’s Accelerated Approval to Treat HER2-Positive (IHC 3+) Biliary Tract Cancer (BTC)

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