Sun Pharma Launches Leqselvi (Deuruxolitinib) to Treat Severe Alopecia Areata in the US

Shots:Sun Pharma has launched Leqselvi (deuruxolitinib; 8mg) for the treatment of pts with severe alopecia areata in the USFDA Approval was based on 2 P-III (THRIVE-AA1 & THRIVE-AA2) trials that assessed the scalp hair regrowth using the SALT score with Leqselvi (8 or 12mg, BID) vs PBO in adults (n=1223; 18-65yrs.) with severe alopecia areata…

ByDipanshu DixitJuly 15, 2025

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Sun Pharma to Acquire Checkpoint Therapeutics For ~$355M

Shots:Sun Pharma to acquire Checkpoint Therapeutics for ~$355M to strengthen its onco-derm innovative portfolio with Unloxcyt (cosibelimab-ipdl); closing expected in Q2’25 As per the deal, Checkpoint stockholders will get $4.10 cash/share (~66% premium) upfront & CVR/share without interest allowing stockholders to receive additional $0.70 cash/share if Unloxcyt is approved before certain deadlines in…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 10, 2025

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PharmaShots’ Key Highlights of Third Quarter 2024

Shots:The third quarter of 2024 highlights major acquisitions in the pharma and biotech industry along with clinical trial results and approvals. The highlight of the quarter was Eli Lilly's acquisition of Morphic Holdings for ~$3.2BThis quarter also showcased multiple clinical trial results including Roche's P-I Study Data of CT-996 to treat ObesityOur…

BySaurabh ChaubeyOctober 1, 2024

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Top 20 Generic Pharma Companies of 2024

Shots:Known for delivering the same therapeutic benefits as its brand-name counterpart, it won't be an exaggeration to refer to generic drugs as modern-day advocates for health equityIn 2022, the global market size of generic drugs was valued at $411.99B and is envisioned to reach $613.34B by 2030 with a CAGR of 5.10%. Sandoz…

ByPrince GiriSeptember 26, 2024

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Sun Pharma’s Leqselvi (Deuruxolitinib) Receives the US FDA’s Approval for Treating Severe Alopecia Areata

Shots: The US FDA has granted approval to the company’s Leqselvi (8mg) tablets for treating severe alopecia areata adults Approval was supported by two P-III (THRIVE-AA1 & THRIVE-AA2) studies that assessed the scalp hair regrowth using the SALT score with Leqselvi (8mg or 12mg, BID) vs PBO in adults (n=1223; 18-65yrs.) with severe alopecia areata…

ByDipanshu DixitJuly 25, 2024

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PharmaShots’ Key Highlights of Third Quarter 2023

Shots:Third quarter of 2023 highlights major acquisitions in the pharma and biotech industry along with clinical trial results and approvals. Starting with the latest acquisitions, Biogen acquired Reata Pharmaceuticals for ~$7.3B and Danaher acquired Abcam for ~$5.7BThe third quarter of the year also showcases multiple clinical trial results which include Janssen reported P-IIb…

BySenior EditorOctober 2, 2023

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Top 20 Generics Pharma Companies Based On 2020 Revenue

Shots:Generic medicines are the backbone of the healthcare system and are identical to the innovator medicine in strength- effect- dosage form- and route of administration. These are allowed for sale after the patent expiry of the original drugsOur team at PharmaShots has compiled a list of the top 20 generic companies based on…

ByPrince GiriOctober 28, 2021