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The US FDA has approved Utebzi (tebipenem pivoxil; 600mg, PO, Q6H) for the treatment of cUTIs incl. pyelonephritis, in adults who have limited or no alternative oral treatment options, with launch expected by the end of 2026
Approval was supported by the P-III (PIVOT-PO) trial demonstrating that Utebzi was non-inferior to IV imipenem-cilastatin in…
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GSK & Spero Therapeutics have reported early conclusion of P-III (PIVOT-PO) trial for efficacy of tebipenem HBr to treat cUTIs, incl. pyelonephritis following IDMC recommendation based on positive interim analysis; US FDA’s filing is expected in H2’25
The P-III (PIVOT-PO) trial assessed tebipenem pivoxil HBr (600mg, PO, every 6hrs.) vs imipenem-cilastin (500mg, IV, every…

