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The US FDA Accepts GSK’s Depemokimab Review Application for Asthma with Type 2 Inflammation and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)

Shots: 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…

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Johnson & Johnson

Johnson & Johnson’s Darzalex (daratumumab) Receives the CHMP’s Positive Opinion for Multiple Myeloma

Shots: 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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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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