Sobi Reports the US FDA Approval of Gamifant for Macrophage Activation Syndrome in Still’s Disease

Shots:The US FDA has approved Gamifant (emapalumab-lzsg) for treating hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)/macrophage activation syndrome (MAS) in Still's disease, including systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (sJIA), in pts of all ages who are unresponsive, intolerant to glucocorticoids, or have recurrent MASApproval was based on pooled data from two pivotal trials, P-III (EMERALD) and P-II (NI-0501-06),…

ByDipanshu DixitJune 30, 2025

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Apellis Pharmaceuticals and Sobi Report P-III (VALIANT) Trial Data of Empaveli for C3 Glomerulopathy (C3G) and Primary IC-MPGN

Shots:Apellis & Sobi have reported data from the open-label period of P-III (VALIANT) trial of Empaveli for the treatment of C3G & primary immune complex membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (IC-MPGN); regulatory review is ongoing in the US & EUThe P-III (VALIANT) trial assessed Empaveli (Q2W) vs PBO in C3G or primary IC-MPGN pts (≥12yrs., n=124)…

ByRidhi RastogiJune 9, 2025

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Ionis Partners with Sobi for Olezarsen to Treat Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (FCS) & Severely Elevated Triglycerides

Shots:Ionis has granted Sobi global exclusive rights of olezarsen excl. the US, Canada & China to treat familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS) & severely elevated triglycerides; Ionis to independently market Olezarsen in the US, whereas Theratechnologies holds the rights in CanadaAs per the deal, Ionis will get an upfront, with potential milestone payments &…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 27, 2025

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PharmaShots’ Key Highlights of Second Quarter 2023

Shots:The second quarter of 2023 highlights multiple clinical trial results, approvals, and numerous deals. There are major alliances in this quarter which include Merck acquired Prometheus for ~$10.8B and Astellas entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Iveric Bio for ~$5.9BThe second quarter of the year also showcases multiple approvals of the therapies…

BySenior EditorJuly 3, 2023

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Insights+: EMA Marketing Authorization of New Drugs in May 2023

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…

BySenior EditorJune 26, 2023

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PharmaShots’ Key Highlights of First Quarter 2023

Shots:The first quarter of 2023 highlights major acquisitions in the pharma and biotech industry along with multiple approvals. Meanwhile, Selecta and Sobi reported P-III trial (DISSOLVE I & II) results of SEL-212 for chronic refractory goutStarting with the latest acquisitions, Pfizer acquired Seagen for ~$43B. The first quarter of the year also showcases…

BySenior EditorApril 3, 2023

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Insights+: EMA Marketing Authorization of New Drugs in December 2022

Shots:The EMA approved 6 New Chemical Entity (NCE) and 6 Biologic Drugs in December 2022, leading to treatments for patients and advances in the healthcare industryIn December 2022, the major highlights drugs were Pluvicto’s approval for progressive PSMA+ metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer, Dupixent for Prurigo NodularisPharmaShots has compiled a list of…

BySenior EditorJanuary 24, 2023

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Insights+: COVID-19 Healthcare News Monthly Updates – February 2020

Our planet is facing a major pandemic outbreak due to COVID-19 and health agencies are taking every measure to stop it. The COVID-19 virus has been named 'SARS-CoV-2'(severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2) and the disease it causes has been named 'Coronavirus Disease 2019'(COVID-19). The outbreak of the respiratory disease was first detected in Wuhan…

BySenior EditorFebruary 28, 2020

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Insights+: COVID-19 Healthcare News Monthly Updates – March 2020

Our planet is facing a major pandemic outbreak due to COVID-19 and health agencies are taking every measure to stop it.The outbreak of the respiratory disease was first detected in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China in Dec 2019.PharmaShots is keeping a track of all of the important updates in the Lifesciences sector, where…

BySenior EditorJanuary 31, 2020

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Insights+: COVID-19 Healthcare News Monthly Updates – April 2020

Our planet is facing a major pandemic outbreak due to COVID-19 and health agencies are taking every measure to stop itThe outbreak of the respiratory disease was first detected in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China in Dec 2019PharmaShots is keeping a track of all of the important updates in the Lifesciences sector, where…

BySenior EditorJanuary 5, 2020

Sobi Reports the US FDA Approval of Gamifant for Macrophage Activation Syndrome in Still’s Disease

Apellis Pharmaceuticals and Sobi Report P-III (VALIANT) Trial Data of Empaveli for C3 Glomerulopathy (C3G) and Primary IC-MPGN

Ionis Partners with Sobi for Olezarsen to Treat Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (FCS) & Severely Elevated Triglycerides

PharmaShots’ Key Highlights of Second Quarter 2023

Insights+: EMA Marketing Authorization of New Drugs in May 2023

PharmaShots’ Key Highlights of First Quarter 2023

Insights+: EMA Marketing Authorization of New Drugs in December 2022

Insights+: COVID-19 Healthcare News Monthly Updates – February 2020

Insights+: COVID-19 Healthcare News Monthly Updates – March 2020

Insights+: COVID-19 Healthcare News Monthly Updates – April 2020

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