The US FDA has approved GAMMAGARD LIQUID ERC [immune globulin infusion (human)] for treating primary immunodeficiency (PI) pts (age≥2); commercialization will be anticipated in 2026 and in the EU in 2027, where it’s approved as DEQSIGA by the EMAGAMMAGARD LIQUID ERC is a 10% ready-to-use IG therapy with ≤2 µg/mL IgA, for IV or…
Shots:The EC has approved Adcetris (brentuximab vedotin) + ECADD (etoposide, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, dacarbazine & dexamethasone) to treat adults with newly diagnosed Stage IIb with risk factors/III/IV Hodgkin lymphoma following CHMP’s positive opinion in Apr 2025Approval was based on P-III (HD21) trial assessing Adcetris + ECADD vs escalated doses of BEACOPP in above pts,…
Shots: Recently, at ASH 2024, Takeda presented data from several ongoing clinical trials across hematology and oncology, including the Phase II OPTIC and Phase III PhALLCON studies, among others Phuong Khanh Morrow, Head of the Oncology Therapeutic Area Unit at Takeda, shed light on Takeda’s key presentations at ASH 2024 Phuong also highlighted the findings…
Shots: AATD-associated liver disease is a progressive genetic disorder with no approved therapy, and liver transplantation remains the only option for patients with end-stage disease. Fazirsiran is an investigational RNAi therapy designed to treat AATD-associated liver disease by lowering the production of Z-AAT. PharmaShots welcomes Dr. Chinwe Ukomadu, Head of the Gastrointestinal and Inflammation Therapeutic…
Shots: Driven by innovation and a steadfast commitment to advancing cutting-edge therapies, the biopharma industry experienced robust growth in 2024, marked by significant revenue milestones With a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.87%, the global biopharma market is expected to reach $1.41 trillion by 2032. In 2024, Pfizer led the industry with total…
Shots:Takeda has entered into strategic collaboration & licensing agreement with BridGene bioscience to identify novel small molecules in immunology & neurology
As per the terms, Takeda will gain exclusive rights to develop & commercialize products arising from the deal in exchange for $46M including upfront & preclinical milestone, plus additional ~$770M in clinical…
Shots:Takeda reported the EMA's approval of an additional 2 mL pre-filled pen option for Takhzyro (lanadelumab) for patients aged ≥12 with Recurrent hereditary angioedema (HAE)
Currently Takhzyro is approved in 150 mg and 300 mg pre-filled syringes and 300 mg vial. The new approval is for a 300 mg pre-filled pen (2 mL…
Shots:Neurocrine & Takeda have revised their 2020 collaboration to develop & commercialize osavampator (NBI-1065845/TAK-653), which originally granted Neurocrine exclusive license to osavampator, NBI-1070770, & the GPR139 antagonist program
As per the amendment, Neurocrine will get exclusive rights to develop & market osavampator to treat major depressive disorder (MDD) globally, while Takeda will reacquire…
Shots:Health Canada has approved Fruzaqla to treat mCRC patients receiving prior therapy or are ineligible for SoCs based on 2 P-III (FRESCO & FRESCO-2) trials. In addition, the CDA-AMC & INESSS recommended reimbursement of Fruzaqla
FRESCO assessed Fruzaqla + BSC vs PBO + BSC in 3L+ mCRC patients, while FRESCO-2 assessed Fruzaqla +…
Takeda at UEG Week 2024: Marcelo Freire from Takeda in an Enlightening Conversation with PharmaShots
Shots: Recently, Takeda shared 32-week interim results from the VERDICT study, which evaluated Entyvio (vedolizumab) for the treatment of patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) Entyvio achieved a stringent endpoint of disease clearance, a new concept in UC clinical research, which is a combination of clinical, endoscopic, and histologic remission Today at PharmaShots, we are joined…

