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The European Medicines Agency advanced multiple new drug approvals and late-stage recommendations in March 2026, spanning oncology, immunology, rare diseases, and women’s health, with key decisions involving Pharming, Immedica, Amgen, Gedeon Richter, UCB, and Sanofi
The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use issued positive opinions for innovative therapies, including leniolisib (Joenja) for APDS, lurbinectedin + atezolizumab…
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UCB has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Neurona Therapeutics for up to $1.15B, including $650M upfront and up to $500M in potential milestones expected to close by end of Q2’26
The acquisition adds NRTX-1001, an investigational neuronal cell therapy currently in P-I/II study for drug-resistant mesial temporal lobe epilepsy, strengthening UCB’s neuroscience…
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The EC has approved kygevvi (doxecitine and doxribtimine) under exceptional circumstances for adults & pediatric pts with TK2d whose symptom onset occurred ≤12yrs. of age
Supportive evidence for approval came from pooled data from 2 studies of Kygevvi in pts with genetically confirmed TK2d & symptom onset ≤12yrs. The studies showed improved functional outcomes & survival vs matched external controls after long-term treatment (>5yrs.) …
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Antengene has granted UCB a global exclusive license to develop, manufacture, & commercialize ATG-201 for B-cell–related autoimmune diseases, plus access to Antengene’s associated manufacturing tech supporting the therapy
As per the deal, Antengene will receive $80M in upfront & near-term milestones & ~$1.1B in development & commercial milestones, as well as net sales-based tiered…
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The European Commission approved multiple therapies across vaccines, rare diseases, endocrinology, and immunology, including products from BioNet, Sanofi, Fondazione Telethon, IntraBio, and Ionis / Otsuka.
The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use also issued positive opinions for late-stage assets from UCB and Gedeon Richter, with additional recommendations supporting Sanofi’s Rezurock.
Decisions were backed by strong Phase II/III data…
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The CHMP has recommended Kygevvi (PO) under exceptional circumstances for adults & pediatric pts with TK2d whose symptom onset occurred ≤12yrs. of age, supported through EMA's PRIME scheme. EC decision is expected by Q2’26
Supportive evidence came from pooled data from 2 studies of Kygevvi in 39 pts with genetically confirmed TK2d & symptom…
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FDA has approved Kygevvi (2g/2g; PO) for adults & pediatric pts with TK2d whose symptom onset occurred ≤12yrs. of age. Kygevvi is expected to launch in the US by Q1’26, & is under EMA's review, with additional regulatory filings planned
Approval was backed by a P-II trial, 2 retrospective chart review studies, & an…
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UCB has reported 3yr. BE HEARD trials data where 2 P-III (BE HEARD I & II) trials assessed Bimzelx (320mg; Q2W till Wk. 16, then Q4W) vs PBO in 1,014 adults with mod. to sev. HS; 556 pts completing Wk. 48 entered the OLE (BE HEARD EXT) study
Among pts with ≥1 draining tunnel…
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Immunology continues to be a key focus area, with biopharmaceutical companies rigorously advancing innovative therapies including drugs, vaccines, and antibodies to address evolving patient needs and improve disease outcomes
In 2024, the global immunology market size was valued at $109.4B and expected to reach $254.23B by 2032, with a CAGR of 11.8% from 2024…
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UCB reported the P-III study (n=87; ages 1-35yrs.) of adjunctive fenfluramine vs. PBO in CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder (CDD) diagnosis and uncontrolled seizure pts.
The P-III study met its 1EP (median % reduction in countable motor seizure frequency) and most key 2EPs. Fenfluramine was well tolerated with a consistent safety profile in prior DS/LGS studies
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