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The EC has approved Zynyz (retifanlimab) + Pt-based CT for the 1L treatment of adults with metastatic or inoperable locally recurrent SCAC
Approval was based on P-III (POD1UM-303/InterAACT2) trial assessing Zynyz + carboplatin & paclitaxelvs PBO & CT in treatment-naïve SCAC pts
The trial showed a 37% reduction in the risk of progression or…
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FDA approved Sotyktu(6mg, PO, QD) for adults with active PsA based on 2 P-III trials against PBO, with POETYK PsA-1 involving 670 bDMARD-naïve pts while POETYK PsA-2 involved 624 pts who were bDMARD-naïve & treated with prior TNFα inhibitor
POETYK PsA-1 showed that 54% pts achieved ACR20 compared to 34%, while 24% vs 14%…
Johnson & Johnson Reports the US FDA Approval of Tecvayli + Darzalex Faspro for R/R Multiple Myeloma
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The US FDA has approved Tecvayli (teclistamab-cqyv) + Darzalex Faspro (daratumumab & hyaluronidase-fihj) for the treatment of adults with r/r MM, who have received ≥1L of prior therapy, incl. a proteasome inhibitor & an immunomodulatory agent
Approval was based on the ongoing P-III (MajesTEC-3) study evaluating Tecvayli + Darzalex vs investigator’s choice of Darzalex & dexamethasone with…
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The Chinese NMPA has approved Jaypirca (pirtobrutinib) for the treatment of adults with r/r CLL/SLL after ≥1L of systemic therapy incl. a BTK inhibitor
Approval was based on the P-III (BRUIN CLL‑321) study assessing Jaypirca monotx. (200mg, PO, QD) vs investigator’s choice of IdelaR or BR in 238 previously treated pts with r/r CLL/SLL
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The US FDA has accepted NDA & granted priority review to rusfertide for the treatment of adults with polycythemia vera (PV), with PDUFA action date of Q3’26
NDA was backed by the 32wk. primary analysis & 52wk. data from the global P-III (VERIFY) trial (n=293) as well as P-II (REVIVE) study & THRIVE LTE…
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FDA granted accelerated approval to Yuviwel (navepegritide, QW) to increase linear growth in children (≥2yrs.) with achondroplasia & open epiphyses; commercially available by Q2’26
Approval was based on extensive clinical data, incl. 3 PBO-controlled trials plus up to 3yrs. of OLE data, with the pivotal ApproaCH results published in JAMA Pediatrics
Continued approval may…
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Merck has reported the P-III (LITESPARK-022) trial data assessing Keytruda (400mg, Q6W, IV) + Welireg (120mg, QD, PO) vs Keytruda + PBO for 1yr. in 1,841 pts with clear cell RCC following nephrectomy
At 28.4mos. mFU, the trial showed improved DFS (1EP), reducing the risk of disease recurrence or death by 28%, with mDFS…
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The CHMP has recommended approval of Xolremdi, under exceptional circumstances, for the treatment of WHIM syndrome, with EC’s decision expected in Q2’26
Opinion was backed by the global P-III (4WHIM) trial assessing Xolremdi vs PBO in 31 pts (≥12yrs.) with WHIM syndrome, which showed improved absolute lymphocyte counts, absolute neutrophil counts, & fewer infections,…
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The CHMP has recommended conditional approval of Ojemda monotx. for the treatment of pts (≥6mos.) with pLGG harbouring a BRAF fusion or rearrangement or BRAF V600 mutation, who have progressed after ≥1 prior systemic therapy
Opinion was based on the ongoing P-II (FIREFLY-1) trial assessing Ojemda (QW, PO) in 137 relapsed or refractory BRAF-altered pLGG…
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The Japanese MHLW has accepted the NDA of bepirovirsen, an antisense oligonucleotide, for the treatment of adults with chronic hepatitis B (CHB)
NDA was supported by the P-III (B-Well 1 & B-Well 2) trial results assessing bepirovirsen vs PBO in pts from 29 countries for the treatment of CHB
Trials showed statistically significant &…

