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EMA Marketing Authorization of New Drugs in January 2026    

Shots:  The European Commission approved multiple therapies across vaccines, rare diseases, endocrinology, and immunology, including products from BioNet, Sanofi, Fondazione Telethon, IntraBio, and Ionis / Otsuka.  The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use also issued positive opinions for late-stage assets from UCB and Gedeon Richter, with additional recommendations supporting Sanofi’s Rezurock.  Decisions were backed by strong Phase II/III data…

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Sanofi

Sanofi Receives the CHMP Positive Opinion for Rezurock (Belumosudil) to Treat Chronic Graft-vs-Host Disease (GVHD)

Shots: The CHMP has recommended Rezurock (200mg) for conditional approval in chronic GVHD pts (≥12yrs., ≥40kg), with EC’s decision expected in the coming wks. Opinion was supported by extensive clinical data, incl. the P-II (ROCKstar) trial, which showed an improved ORR of 74% in chronic GVHD pts post–stem cell transplant & after ≥2 prior systemic…

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Top 20 M&A of 2025 by Total Deal Value  

Shots:  2025 pharma M&A was defined by fewer but more transformational deals, with companies prioritizing commercial-stage assets, late-stage pipelines, and platform technologies capable of reshaping long-term growth and strengthening core therapeutic franchises  The year’s momentum was led by three standout transactions, J&J’s $14.6B acquisition of Intra-Cellular Therapies, Novartis’ $12B deal for Avidity Biosciences, and Merck’s…

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EMA Marketing Authorization of New Drugs in December 2025   

Shots:  Innovation in drug development continues to reshape patient care across dermatology, cardiology, immunology, oncology, respiratory medicine, and infectious diseases, as regulatory momentum in Europe remains strong toward the end of 2025. Recent EMA actions highlight how advanced biologics, precision small molecules, and next-generation vaccines are translating clinical breakthroughs into real-world impact.  In December 2025, the EMA…

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Sanofi

Sanofi Secures China Approval for Myqorzo and Redemplo in oHCM and FCS

Shots: China’s NMPA has approved Sanofi-licensed Myqorzo (aficamten) for the treatment of obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (oHCM) and Redemplo (plozasiran) for triglyceride reduction in adults with familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS) on dietary control The approval of Myqorzo was based on the pivotal P-III (SEQUOIA-HCM) study in pts with symptomatic oHCM, while Redemplo’s approval was supported by…

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Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals

Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Receives the NMPA Approval for Redemplo (Plozasiran) to Treat Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (FCS)

Shots: The Chinese NMPA has approved Redemplo to reduce triglycerides (TGs) in adults with FCS; regulatory review is ongoing in other regions Redemplo will be commercialized by Sanofi in Greater China under an agreement with Arrowhead, with NMPA approval triggering a $10M milestone payment from Sanofi to Arrowhead’s subsidiary Visirna Therapeutics Redemplo is an siRNA…

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