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Rhythm Pharmaceuticals’ Imcivree Secures MHLW Approval for Acquired Hypothalamic Obesity

Shots: The MHLW has approved Imcivree (setmelanotide) for pts (≥4yrs.) with acquired hypothalamic obesity (HO); commercial launch is expected by end of 2026, pending final pricing determination Approval was backed by the P-III (TRANSCEND) trial assessing Imcivree in 142 pts with acquired HO, incl. Japanese (n=12) & supplemental pts (n=10), which met its 1EP with…
August 25, 2026

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Rhythm Pharmaceuticals’ Imcivree Receives Expanded UK Authorization for Hypothalamic Obesity

Shots: The MHRA has expanded market authorization for Imcivree (setmelanotide) to incl. the treatment of obesity & control of hunger in pts (≥4yrs.) with acquired hypothalamic obesity due to hypothalamic injury or impairment Approval was backed by the global P-II/III (TRANSCEND) trial assessing Imcivree vs PBO in 120 pts with acquired HO, meeting its 1EP with…
August 12, 2026

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Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Reports the EC Approval of Imcivree (Setmelanotide) for Acquired Hypothalamic Obesity

Shots: The EC has approved label expansion of Imcivree to incl. treatment of obesity & control of hunger in pts (≥4yrs.) with acquired hypothalamic obesity (HO) due to hypothalamic injury or impairment; commercial launch is expected in 2027 Approval was supported 120-patient cohort data from the global P-III (TRANSCEND) trial assessing setmelanotide (n=81) vs PBO…
May 4, 2026

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Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Reports the US FDA Approval of Imcivree (Setmelanotide) for Acquired Hypothalamic Obesity

Shots: The US FDA has approved Imcivree for the treatment of pts (≥4yrs.) with acquired hypothalamic obesity (HO) Approval was supported by the global P-III (TRANSCEND) trial assessing setmelanotide (n=94) vs PBO (n=48) in 142 pts with acquired HO Trial met its 1EP with a 18.4% PBO-adjusted reduction in BMI, showing -15.8% vs +2.6% mean…
March 20, 2026

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Know Your Investor: Perceptive Advisors (March’25 Edition)

Shots:   The March edition highlights Perceptive Advisors, a New York-based investment firm specializing in public and private investments within the healthcare and life sciences sectors In 2024, Perceptive Advisors invested approximately $5.81B in 44 companies through six funding rounds, including private and debt financing For the complete report, reach out to us at connect@pharmashots.com  With…
March 20, 2025

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