The US FDA Approves Johnson & Johnson’s Inlexzo for BCG-Unresponsive High-Risk Non-Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer (HR-NMIBC)

Shots: The US FDA has approved Inlexzo for the treatment of Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG)-unresponsive HR-NMIBC with CIS &/or papillary tumors Approval was based on the P-IIb (SunRISe-1) trial, assessing Inlexzo in pts ineligible or opting out of radical cystectomy, which showed an 82% CR rate, with 51% remaining cancer-free for at least 1yr. post-response Inlexzo is…

ByRidhi RastogiSeptember 10, 2025

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The US FDA New Drug Approvals in August 2025

Shots: PharmaShots has compiled a list of US FDA-approved drugs in the month of August 2025 The US FDA has approved a total of 5 new drugs, including 5 new molecular entities, leading to the treatment of patients and advances in the pharmaceutical industry The major highlighted drug was Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ Modeyso, securing FDA approval…

ByDipanshu DixitSeptember 9, 2025

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Pulse Biosciences Receives FDA IDE Approval for nsPFA Cardiac Surgery System to Treat Atrial Fibrillation

Shots: Pulse Biosciences has received the US FDA IDE approval to initiate its NANOCLAMP AF study evaluating nsPFA system in ~136 pts with atrial fibrillation (AF) across 20 sites, incl. 2 outside the US The EU feasibility study of nsPFA Cardiac Clamp began in Aug 2024 with over 40 pts across 3 sites The Netherlands,…

ByRidhi RastogiSeptember 9, 2025

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Takeda’s Vonvendi Receives the US FDA’s Approval for Adults and Children with Von Willebrand Disease

Shots: FDA has approved a label extension for Vonvendi to incl. routine prophylaxis for reducing bleeding in adults with Type 1 & 2 von Willebrand disease (VWD), & for on-demand & perioperative bleeding management in pediatric pts Approval was backed by extensive data, incl. a P-III trial in adults, a P-III trial in children, a P-IIIb continuation…

ByRidhi RastogiSeptember 8, 2025

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The US FDA Grants Breakthrough Therapy Designation to Eli Lilly’s Olomorasib for KRAS G12C-Mutant NSCLC

Shots: The US FDA has granted BTD to olomorasib + Keytruda for the 1L treatment of pts with unresectable advanced or metastatic NSCLC harboring KRAS G12C mutation & PD-L1 expression ≥ 50% Designation was based on P-I/II (LOXO-RAS-20001) trial of olomorasib monotx. & dose optimization portion from P-III (SUNRAY-01) trial of olomorasib + Keytruda ±…

ByRidhi RastogiSeptember 5, 2025

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Ionis Reveals Topline P-III (CORE & CORE2) Trial Data of Olezarsen for Severe Hypertriglyceridemia

Shots: Ionis has reported P-III (CORE: n=617 & CORE2: n=446) trials data assessing olezarsen (50 or 80mg, SC, Q4W) vs PBO for 12mos. in adults with severe hypertriglyceridemia (sHTG); the US FDA’s sNDA submission expected by year end Both studies met their 1EP, with CORE showing reduction in fasting triglycerides by 72% (80mg) & 63%…

ByRidhi RastogiSeptember 4, 2025

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Novatim Immune Therapeutics (Keyi Pharmaceutical) Inks a ~$1.16B Licensing Deal with RADIANCE Biopharma for KY-0301 to Treat Cancer

Shots: Novatim has entered into an exclusive global licensing agreement (excl. China) with RADIANCE Biopharma for KY-0301 to treat cancer As per the deal, RADIANCE Biopharma will receive rights to develop, register, & commercialize KY-0301 globally (excl. China) in exchange for $15M upfront, ~$150M in R&D & registration milestones & ~$1B in commercial milestone, with progressive…

ByRidhi RastogiSeptember 3, 2025

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Henlius and Organon Receive the US FDA’s Approval for Bildyos & Bilprevda (Biosimilars, Prolia & Xgeva)

Shots: The US FDA has approved Bildyos (60mg/mL) & Bilprevda (120mg/1.7mL), biosimilar versions of Amgen’s Prolia & Xgeva (denosumab) for all indications of the reference product Approval was based on extensive clinical data, incl. analytical, PK & clinical studies, which showed comparable quality, efficacy & safety of Bildyos & Bilprevda to reference denosumab In 2022,…

ByRidhi RastogiSeptember 3, 2025

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Zydus Reports Topline P-IIb/III (EPICS-III) Trial Data of Saroglitazar for Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC)

Shots: Zydus has reported topline P-IIb/III (EPICS-III) trial results in PBC pts resistant or intolerant to ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA), where pts were randomized to Saroglitazar (1mg) or PBO, following optimal dose selection Trial met its composite 1EP, showing a 48.5% treatment difference in biochemical response, & also achieved its key 2EP with a higher proportion…

ByRidhi RastogiSeptember 1, 2025

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Sanofi’s Wayrilz (Rilzabrutinib) Receives the US FDA’s Approval for Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP)

Shots: FDA has approved Wayrilz for adults with persistent or chronic ITP who did not respond adequately to prior therapy following approval in UAE in Jun 2025; Application under the EMA & NMPA's review Approval was based on P-III (LUNA 3) trial assessing Wayrilz (400mg, BID, PO) vs PBO in adults (n=202) with ITP over…

ByRidhi RastogiSeptember 1, 2025

The US FDA Approves Johnson & Johnson’s Inlexzo for BCG-Unresponsive High-Risk Non-Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer (HR-NMIBC)

The US FDA New Drug Approvals in August 2025

Pulse Biosciences Receives FDA IDE Approval for nsPFA Cardiac Surgery System to Treat Atrial Fibrillation

Takeda’s Vonvendi Receives the US FDA’s Approval for Adults and Children with Von Willebrand Disease

The US FDA Grants Breakthrough Therapy Designation to Eli Lilly’s Olomorasib for KRAS G12C-Mutant NSCLC

Ionis Reveals Topline P-III (CORE & CORE2) Trial Data of Olezarsen for Severe Hypertriglyceridemia

Novatim Immune Therapeutics (Keyi Pharmaceutical) Inks a ~$1.16B Licensing Deal with RADIANCE Biopharma for KY-0301 to Treat Cancer

Henlius and Organon Receive the US FDA’s Approval for Bildyos & Bilprevda (Biosimilars, Prolia & Xgeva)

Zydus Reports Topline P-IIb/III (EPICS-III) Trial Data of Saroglitazar for Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC)

Sanofi’s Wayrilz (Rilzabrutinib) Receives the US FDA’s Approval for Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP)

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