Shots:Health Canada has approved Columvi + GemOx for the treatment of ASCT-ineligible pts with r/r diffuse large b-cell lymphoma (DLBCL)Approval was based on P-III (STARGLO) study of Columvi + GemOx vs MabThera/Rituxan + GemOx for r/r DLBCLAt mFU of 11.3mos., the trial met its 1EP of OS, reducing the death risk by…
Shots: Research and Development (R&D) serves as the driving force behind groundbreaking therapeutic innovations, laying the foundation for advancements that transform patient health and overall well-being The global Top 20 pharmaceutical leaders spent ~$180B in 2024, with Merck & Co. contributing the most with a whopping $17.93B, followed by Johnson & Johnson ($17.23B) and Roche…
Shots: The EMA’s CHMP has granted positive opinions and approvals to 3 Biologics and 10 new chemical entities in July 2025, leading to treatments for patients and advances in the healthcare industry The major highlighted drug was Roche’s Itovebi Secures the EC’s Approval for PIK3CA-mutated Breast Cancer PharmaShots has compiled a list of 13 drugs…
Shots:Pilatus Biosciences & Roche have entered into a clinical trial collaboration to evaluate PLT012 + atezolizumab for HCC ptsUnder the collaboration, Roche will supply atezolizumab (Tecentriq) for Pilatus' P-I study of PLT012 in combination therapy for HCC, with plans to expand to other cancersPLT012 is a humanized mAb that blocks CD36-driven lipid uptake, targeting…
Shots:The US FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to cobas Respiratory 4-flex, which utilizes TAGS technology for simplification of respiratory testing & improving diagnostic speed as well as accuracyThe cobas Respiratory 4-flex integrates seamlessly with cobas 5800, 6800 & 8800 systems to allow qualitative detection & differentiation of SARS-CoV-2, influenza A/B, as well as…
Shots:Roche has reported data from the ongoing OLE P-III (Portal) study of Susvimo (port delivery platform with Lucentis) for the treatment of nAMDThe P-III (Archway) trial assessed Susvimo (Q6W refill, n=248) vs Lucentis (QM, IVT, n=168) in 415 nAMD pts responsive to prior anti-VEGF therapy; 352 entered the Portal OLE study, where 132…
Shots: Immunology continues to be a key focus area, with biopharmaceutical companies rigorously advancing innovative therapies including drugs, vaccines, and antibodies to address evolving patient needs and improve disease outcomes In 2024, the global immunology market size was valued at $109.4B and expected to reach $254.23B by 2032, with a CAGR of 11.8% from 2024…
Shots:Roche has received the CE mark approval for its Elecsys pTau181 test to measure phosphorylated Tau 181 protein to help rule out Alzheimer’s-related amyloid pathologyApproval was backed by a global study of 787 pts (55–80yrs.) across the US, EU, & Australia, showing 93.8% negative predictive value (NPV) based on a 22.5% prevalence of…
Shots:The EC has approved Itovebi + Ibrance & fulvestrant as a 1L therapy for adults with PIK3CA-mutated, ER+/HER2- locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer recurring on or within 12mos. of adj. endocrine therapy, based on the P-III (INAVO120) trialTrial (n=325) assessed the regimen vs PBO + Ibrance & fulvestrant, which showed improved PFS…
Shots:The EC has approved label extension of Evrysdi (5mg oral tablet) for pts with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)Approval was based on P-I study assessing Evrysdi 5mg tablet vs oral solution, showing bioequivalence with comparable efficacy & safety; data was presented at SMA Europe 2024Evrysdi, an SMN2 splicing modifier, treats SMA caused by…

