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FDA approved Dupixent for pts (≥6yrs.) with AFRS & have a history of sino-nasal surgery, based on the P-III (LIBERTY-AFRS-AIMS) trial, assessing age & weight-based Dupixent dosing (200 or 300mg; Q2W or Q4W; n=33) vs PBO (n=29) in 62 pts
Trial met its 1EP with improved sinus opacification by 50% vs 10% at Wk. 52,…
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The US FDA has received an sBLA of Imaavy (nipocalimab-aahu) for the treatment of warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia (wAIHA)
sBLA was supported by P-II/III (ENERGY) trial assessing the efficacy & safety of Imaavy vs PBO in adults with wAIHA, followed by an OLE period
Trial achieved stringent 1EP of a durable hemoglobin response & showed…
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Sebela Pharmaceuticals has entered into an agreement granting Organon exclusive global rights to Miudella, a hormone-free copper intrauterine device (IUD) contraceptive
As per the deal, Sebela will receive $27.5M at closing & ~$505M in sales-based milestone payments, with tiered net sales-based double-digit royalties
Miudella was approved by the US FDA in Feb 2025, for…
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The US FDA has granted accelerated approval to Loargys (pegzilarginase-nbln) for the treatment of hyperargininemia in pts (≥2yrs.) with Arginase 1 Deficiency (ARG1-D), in conjunction with dietary protein restriction, with commercial availability expected in Apr 2026
Approval was based on the P-III (PEACE) trial assessing Loargys vs PBO, which showed reduced plasma arginine from…
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Gilead Sciences has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Arcellx, incl. anito-cel from their 2022 collaboration & Arcellx’s D-Domain CAR technology platform, for the implied equity value of $7.8B
As per the deal, Gilead, which owns ~11.5% of Arcellx, will launch a tender offer for $115/share, plus a non-transferable CVR of $5/CVR tied…
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The US FDA has accepted 351 (k) BLA for DRL_AB (IV), a proposed interchangeable biosimilar to Orencia (abatacept)
Upon approval, DRL_AB will be indicated for adults with mod. to sev. active rheumatoid arthritis, adults with active psoriatic arthritis, & pts (≥6yrs.) with mod. to sev. active polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis
BLA was supported by extensive…
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The US FDA has accepted Roche’s NDA for giredestrant in combination with everolimus to treat adults with ER-positive, HER2-negative, ESR1-mutated locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer following recurrence or progression on prior endocrine-based therapy
NDA acceptance is based on P-III (evERA) study data showing giredestrant + everolimus reduced the risk of disease progression or…
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The US FDA has cleared NexEos Bio’s IND application to initiate a P-II/III clinical study of NTX-1024 ophthalmic solution for the treatment of vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC)
The P-II/III study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of NTX-1024 in VKC, following positive results from an open-label investigator-initiated study showing improvements in symptoms and ocular inflammation…
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The US FDA has granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for NexGard (afoxolaner) chewables for treating infestations caused by New World screwworm (NWS) in dogs and puppies, and NexGard COMBO topical solution for treating infestations caused by NWS in cats and kittens
NexGard (afoxolaner) is approved for dogs only and is safe for puppies 8…
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FDA has approved Filkri, a biosimilar to Neupogen (filgrastim), for pts receiving myelosuppressive CT, those with AML receiving induction or consolidation CT, cancer pts undergoing bone marrow transplant, pts with sev. chronic neutropenia, & pts exposed to myelosuppressive radiation
Approval was supported by 2 studies in healthy adults, with PK/PD assessed in one, &…

