Sanofi Reports Market Authorization for Nuvaxovid, Expanding COVID-19 Vaccine Options in Canada

Shots: Sanofi became the Nuvaxovid market authorization holder in Canada to supply the protein-based COVID-19 vaccine. Nuvaxovid to be available in Canada for the fall 2026-2027 season Authorization was supported by pivotal P-III trials demonstrating ~90% efficacy of Nuvaxovid in preventing symptomatic COVID-19. Demonstrated a favourable tolerability profile, supporting its use for seasonal vaccination Nuvaxovid…

ByDipanshu DixitApril 9, 2026

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Sanofi Reports P-II Trial Results on Lunsekimig Across Multiple Immunology & Inflammatory Indications

Shots: Sanofi has reported P-IIb (AIRCULES), P-IIa (DUET) PoC & P-IIb (VELVET) data assessing lunsekimig (SC) in adults with mod. to sev. asthma, CRSwNP, & in mod. to sev. atopic dermatitis, respectively In AIRCULES, lunsekimig met 1 & 2EPs, reducing exacerbations & improving lung fuction as measured by pre-BD FEV1 vs PBO, while in DUET it met…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 7, 2026

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Sanofi Reports the EC Approval of Rezurock (Belumosudil) to Treat Chronic Graft-vs-Host Disease (GVHD)

Shots: The EC has approved Rezurock (200mg) to treat chronic GVHD pts (≥12yrs., ≥40kg) Approval was based on safety and efficacy clinical data, incl. the P-II (ROCKstar) trial (n=77), which showed an improved ORR of 74% in chronic GVHD pts post–stem cell transplant & after ≥2 prior systemic therapies Under the conditional marketing authorisation, Sanofi will conduct a confirmatory randomized study Ref:…

ByDipanshu DixitMarch 26, 2026

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Regeneron and Sanofi Report MHLW’s Approval of Dupixent to Treat Bullous Pemphigoid

Shots: The Japanese MHLW has approved Dupixent to treat adults with mod. to sev.bullous pemphigoid based on P-II/III (ADEPT) trial assessing Dupixent vs PBO for 52wks. Pts (n=106) received a loading dose of Dupixent (300mg; n=53) or PBO (n=53), followed by Q2W dosing with OCS. OCS tapering began at Wks. 4 to 6 if disease control was…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 25, 2026

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Kali Therapeutics Partners with Sanofi for KT501 in a ~$1.2B Deal

Shots: Kali Therapeutics has entered into a license agreement with Sanofi for KT501 to treat a broad range of B cell-mediated autoimmune diseases As per the deal, Sanofi will obtain exclusive worldwide rights to KT501, while Kali will receive upfront & near-term payments totaling $180M and up to $1.05B in development & commercial milestones, with tiered royalties…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 23, 2026

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Nia Therapeutics’ Smart Neurostimulation System Receives FDA Breakthrough Device Designation to Treat Memory Loss

Shots: The US FDA has granted BDD to Smart Neurostimulation System (SNS) for the treatment of episodic memory loss in adults with prior mod. to sev. traumatic brain injury (TBI) & persistent memory deficits The SNS is a fully implantable, closed-loop neuromodulation system that records neural activity from 60 channels across four brain regions &…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 19, 2026

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Sanofi’s Venglustat Secures the US FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Type 3 Gaucher Disease

Shots: The US FDA has granted BTD to venglustat for the treatment of neurological manifestations of type 3 Gaucher disease (GD3) Designation was based on the P-III (LEAP2MONO) study assessing venglustat (QD, PO) vs imiglucerase (Q2W) in 43 pts (≥12yrs.), which showed significant improvements in neurological symptoms measured by a global test scores, incl. mSARA & RBANS Venglustat received US…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 18, 2026

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PharmaShots Women’s Day Special: 20 Leaders Redefining Healthcare

Shots: Women leaders are reshaping the healthcare industry, bringing visionary leadership, scientific expertise, and strategic insight to traditionally male-dominated spaces From biotech innovation to global pharmaceutical enterprises, these trailblazers are driving transformative solutions, advancing patient care, and championing inclusive workplace cultures PharmaShots spotlights 20 extraordinary women leaders in healthcare, celebrating their achievements, impact, and inspiring journeys that…

ByPrince GiriMarch 8, 2026

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Sino Biopharmaceutical and Sanofi Partner to Advance Rovadicitinib in a ~$1.53B Deal

Shots: Sino Biopharm via its subsidiary Chia Tai Tianqing has entered into an exclusive license agreement with a fully owned subsidiary of Sanofi for rovadicitinib As per the deal, Sanofi will obtain exclusive global license to develop, manufacture & commercialize rovadicitinib in exchange for $135M upfront & ~$1.395B in development, regulatory & sales milestones, as…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 5, 2026

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The US FDA Approves Regeneron and Sanofi’s Dupixent for Allergic Fungal Rhinosinusitis (AFRS)

Shots: FDA approved Dupixent for pts (≥6yrs.) with AFRS & have a history of sino-nasal surgery, based on the P-III (LIBERTY-AFRS-AIMS) trial, assessing age & weight-based Dupixent dosing (200 or 300mg; Q2W or Q4W; n=33) vs PBO (n=29) in 62 pts Trial met its 1EP with improved sinus opacification by 50% vs 10% at Wk. 52,…

ByRidhi RastogiFebruary 25, 2026

Sanofi Reports Market Authorization for Nuvaxovid, Expanding COVID-19 Vaccine Options in Canada

Sanofi Reports P-II Trial Results on Lunsekimig Across Multiple Immunology & Inflammatory Indications

Sanofi Reports the EC Approval of Rezurock (Belumosudil) to Treat Chronic Graft-vs-Host Disease (GVHD)

Regeneron and Sanofi Report MHLW’s Approval of Dupixent to Treat Bullous Pemphigoid

Kali Therapeutics Partners with Sanofi for KT501 in a ~$1.2B Deal

Nia Therapeutics’ Smart Neurostimulation System Receives FDA Breakthrough Device Designation to Treat Memory Loss

Sanofi’s Venglustat Secures the US FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Type 3 Gaucher Disease

PharmaShots Women’s Day Special: 20 Leaders Redefining Healthcare

Sino Biopharmaceutical and Sanofi Partner to Advance Rovadicitinib in a ~$1.53B Deal

The US FDA Approves Regeneron and Sanofi’s Dupixent for Allergic Fungal Rhinosinusitis (AFRS)

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