Shots: The EC has approved Voranigo for treating patients (age: ≥12yrs.; wt≥ 40kg) with Gr2 astrocytoma or oligodendroglioma with a susceptible IDH1/2 mutation post-surgery, but do not currently require radiotherapy or CT across EEA states Approval was based on the global pivotal P-III (INDIGO) trial, which demonstrated that vorasidenib significantly improved PFS and TTNI vs…
Shots:Servier has entered into a definitive agreement with Kaerus Bioscience to acquire KER-0193, a potential treatment for Fragile X syndrome (FXS)As per the deal, Kaerus will receive a total of ~$450M incl. an upfront payment as well as development & commercial milestonesKER-0193 is a BK channel modulator, which showed improvement across syndrome-relevant…
Shots:IDEAYA has entered an exclusive licensing agreement granting Servier global regulatory and commercial rights to darovasertib, while retaining all the US rightsIDEAYA & Servier will co-develop darovasertib & share costs, with Servier leading regulatory & commercial efforts worldwide excl. the US, in exchange for $210M upfront, ~$100M on approval, ~$220M in commercial milestones,…
Shots: The CHMP has recommended to Voranigo for treating patients (age: ≥12yrs.; wt≥ 40kg) with Gr2 astrocytoma or oligodendroglioma with a susceptible IDH1/2 mutation post-surgery but do not currently require radiotherapy or CT; anticipated EC decision in all 30 EEA states The CHMP opinion is based on the global P-III (INDIGO) trial (N=331), which included…
Shots: The US FDA has granted approval to Voranigo (QD) tablets for treating patients (age: ≥12yrs.) with Gr2 astrocytoma or oligodendroglioma with a susceptible IDH1/2 mutation post-surgery Approval was based on P-III (INDIGO) trial assessing the safety & efficacy of Voranigo vs PBO to treat residual or recurrent grade 2 glioma with IDH1/2 mutation after…
Shots: In a stimulating conversation with PharmaShots, Dr. Susan Pandya shares insights from their presentation at SNO 2023 to strengthen Servier’s Neuro-Oncology Profile While highlighting the details of vorasidenib, Susan articulately explains the study design of the P-III Indigo trial evaluating vorasidenib in patients with IDH-mutant diffuse glioma With a fast-track designation and breakthrough therapy…
Shots: The US FDA approved 5 NDAs & 9 BLAs in October 2023, leading to treatments for patients and advances in the healthcare industry. The CDER and CBER approved 98 novel products in 2023 In October 2023, the major highlights drugs were Velsipity (Etrasimod) approved for Ulcerative Colitis, and Bimzelx (bimekizumab) for the Treatment of Adults…
Shots:The EMA approved 3 New Chemical Entity (NCE) and 7 Biologic Drugs in May 2023, leading to treatments for patients and advances in the healthcare industryIn May 2023, the major highlights drugs were Breyanzi’s Approval for relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma, Ultomiris (ravulizumab) for neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorderPharmaShots has compiled a…
The second quarter of 2022 highlights major acquisitions in the pharma and biotech industry along with multiple approvals. Meanwhile, AstraZeneca’s Farxiga (dapagliflozin) meet its primary endpoints for heart failure with a preserved ejection fractionStarting with the latest acquisitions, Pfizer acquire Biohaven for ~$11.6B, GSK acquire Affinivax for ~$3.3B. The second quarter of the year…
Healthcare- pharmaceutical- and biotech companies are gearing up to tap new markets as they look to consolidate their positions after a spate of mergers & acquisitions and licensing partnerships in 2018. The highest valued deal proved to be of Takeda's acquisition of Shire for $57B with the focus on global R&D- its robust and modality-diverse…

