Shots:The US FDA has accepted sBLA of Afrezza (insulin human) Inhalation Powder for the treatment of children & adolescents with type 1 or type 2 diabetes (PDUFA: May 29, 2026)sBLA was supported by P-III (INHALE-1), assessing Afrezza vs multiple daily injections (MDI), both in addition to basal insulin among type1/2 diabetic pts (4-17yrs.)…
Takeda’s Vonvendi Receives the US FDA’s Approval for Adults and Children with Von Willebrand Disease
Shots:FDA has approved a label extension for Vonvendi to incl. routine prophylaxis for reducing bleeding in adults with Type 1 & 2 von Willebrand disease (VWD), & for on-demand & perioperative bleeding management in pediatric ptsApproval was backed by extensive data, incl. a P-III trial in adults, a P-III trial in children, a P-IIIb continuation…
Shots:FDA has approved sBLA of Comirnaty (LP.8.1-adapted monovalent COVID-19 vaccine) for active immunization in adults (≥65yrs) & individuals (5–64yrs) with ≥1 high-risk condition for severe COVID-19 outcomes; FDA recommends LP.8.1 for fall 2025, with vaccine shipping immediately for US availability soonApproval was backed by extensive data, incl. trial in children (5–11yrs.), & preclinical data…
Shots:argenx has reported topline P-III (ADAPT SERON) trial data on Vyvgart (efgartigimod alfa; IV) for AChR-Ab seronegative generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG)Trial (n=119) consist of 2 Parts: Part A assessed Vyvgart (QW × 4wks.) vs PBO, followed by 5wk. follow-up, while Part B was an OLE study, where pts received 2 fixed cycles of…
Shots:Genmab has reported P-III (EPCORE FL-1) trial data assessing epcoritamab (SC) + rituximab & lenalidomide (R2) vs R2 alone for the treatment of adult patients with r/r follicular lymphomaThe trial met dual primary endpoints with improved ORR and PFS, reducing risk of progression or death by 79%; interim data will be submitted to…
Shots:The P-III (KEYNOTE-689) trial assessed neoadj. Keytruda (200mg, IV, Q3W × 2 cycles), followed by adj. Keytruda (× 15 cycles) + SoC radiotherapy (RT) ± cisplatin vs adj. SoC RT without cisplatin in treatment-naïve pts (n=714) with stage III/IVA resected LA-HNSCC; sBLA under the FDA’s review (PDUFA: Jun 23, 2025)At 38.3 mos. mFU,…
Shots:Regeneron reported the US FDA acceptance for its priority review of the sBLA by using priority review voucher for EYLEA HD (aflibercept 8 mg) to treat macular edema from retinal vein occlusion (RVO) and to expand dosing to include monthly administration in all approved indications. The US FDA’s expected action date is Aug 19,…
Shots:The US FDA has accepted sBLA of Ajovy to prevent episodic migraine in children & adolescents (6-17yrs.; ≥45Kg)Submission was based on P-III (SPACE) trial assessing Ajovy (SC) vs PBO for 12wks. to treat episodic migraine in 237 pediatric pts, which showed improvements in reducing monthly migraine & headache daysAjovy (CGRP antagonist) is…
Shots:The EC has approved Darzalex (SC) + bortezomib, lenalidomide & dexamethasone (D-VRd) to treat NDMM pts; sBLA under the US FDA’s reviewApproval was based on P-III (CEPHEUS) trial assessing D-VRd (n=197) vs VRd (n=198) in 395 ASCT-ineligible or deferred pts, in 13 countries across the EU, North & South AmericaAt 59mos. mFU, trial…
Shots:Based on positive results from P-III (REGENCY) study, the US FDA has accepted sBLA of Gazyva in Lupus Nephritis; FDA's approval decision is expected by Oct’25
The P-III (REGENCY) study demonstrated improved CRR with Gazyva + standard therapy vs standard therapy alone, along with improvements in complement levels & reductions in anti-dsDNA, markers…

