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The US FDA has approved J&J's Akeega (niraparib & abiraterone acetate tablet) + prednisone to treat adults with BRCA2-mutated mHSPC
Approval was backed by the ongoing P-III (AMPLITUDE) trial assessing Akeega + prednisone/prednisolone + ADT vs PBO/abiraterone acetate with prednisone + ADT in 696 pts with deleterious germline or somatic HRR gene-altered mHSPC
Trial met its…
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The US FDA has approved Zenflow Spring Implant & Delivery System, a first-line interventional therapy, for the treatment of BPH-associated symptoms
Assessed in the BREEZE study, the system met all 1 & 2EPs, showing a 60% responder rate vs 33% for sham & a 37% IPSS improvement exceeding the 30% success threshold at 1yr.,…
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The US FDA has accepted sBLA & granted priority review to BMS' Opdivo (nivolumab) + doxorubicin, vinblastine & dacarbazine (AVD) for the treatment of pts (≥12yrs.) with previously untreated Stage III or IV cHL (PDUFA: Apr 8, 2026)
sBLA was supported by the P-III (SWOG S1826/ CA2098UT) trial assessing Opdivo + AVD in above…
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The US FDA has approved Amgen's Uplizna for the treatment of AChR & MuSK antibody positive adults with generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG)
Approval was based on P-III (MINT) trial in 238 adults with gMG (190 AChR+, 48 MuSK+), where pts received 2 Uplizna loading dose followed by 2 doses/year; pts on steroids began tapering…
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The US FDA has approved GSK's Blujepa (gepotidacin) for the treatment of pts (≥12yrs.; ≥45kg) with uGC caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae who have limited or no alternative options for treatment
Approval was backed by P-III (EAGLE-1) trial assessing Blujepa (2 doses × 3000mg; PO) vs ceftriaxone (500mg; IM) + azithromycin (1000mg; PO) in ~600 pts with…
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The US FDA has granted ODD to GSK’s risvutatug rezetecan (GSK5764227) for the treatment of small-cell lung cancer (SCLC)
Designation was supported by preliminary P-I (ARTEMIS-001) trial data showing durable responses in pts with extensive-stage SCLC treated with risvutatug rezetecan
GSK’227 is a B7-H3-targeted ADC developed by Hansoh Pharma for various solid tumors. GSK…
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The US FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to LumosityRx, a prescription digital therapeutic, designed to improve attention in adults (22-55yrs.) with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Assessed in the GAMES Study (n>500), LumosityRx showed significantly improved TOVA Attention Comparison Score (1EP) vs a control app, with 44.2% pts achieving clinically meaningful attention gains (>1.4 points…
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Lynk Pharmaceuticals has entered into an exclusive development & licensing agreement with Formation Bio, granting the latter worldwide rights to LNK01006 (excl. Greater China), a highly selective TYK2 inhibitor
LNK01006 will be developed by Formation’s new subsidiary, Bleecker Bio, following recent US FDA IND clearance, with a P-I trial planned to start in the…
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The US FDA has approved ProVee System for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Approval was backed by the ProVIDE study assessing ProVee in men, which met its 1 & 2EPs, showing significant & durable symptom relief as well as improved urinary flow through 12mos. compared to sham, with preserved sexual function &…
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Innovation surged in November, with cutting-edge science and strategic collaborations reshaping the drug development landscape across oncology, renal disease, hereditary conditions, and more
The US FDA cleared five standout therapies, including Bayer’s Hyrnuo (Sevabertinib), UCB’s Kygevvi (Doxecitine + Doxribtimine), and Arrowhead’s Redemplo, underscoring a month of meaningful clinical progress
November 2025 closed with five approvals, matching last year’s total, signaling sustained momentum and a steady…

