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The US FDA Grants Priority Review to Johnson & Johnson’s TAR-200 for BCG-Unresponsive High-Risk Non-Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer (HR-NMIBC)

Shots: The US FDA has granted priority review to NDA of TAR-200 for the treatment of Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG)-unresponsive HR-NMIBC with CIS &/or papillary tumors NDA was supported by the P-IIb (SunRISe-1) trial, assessing TAR-200 in pts ineligible or opting out of radical cystectomy that showed an 82.4% CR rate & 52.9% remained cancer-free for at…

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The US FDA Approves GSK’s Shingrix Prefilled Syringe Presentation to Protect Individuals Against Shingles

Shots: The US FDA has approved prefilled syringe formulation of Shingrix (Recombinant Zoster Vaccine) for the prevention of shingles (herpes zoster) Approval was supported by data demonstrating its technical comparability to the existing format, which incl. 2 separate vials, a lyophilised antigen & a liquid adjuvant, combined by healthcare professionals before use Additionally, Shingrix prefilled…

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RIVANNA Receives the US FDA 510(k) Clearance for Accuro3S System and SpineNav-AI Image Processing Software

Shots: Accuro 3S ultrasound system & SpineNav-AI received FDA clearance to provide anatomical guidance during needle or catheter placement; further regulatory filings for advanced features are planned, alongside ongoing clinical collaborations, limited release, & upcoming full market launch Accuro 3S is a portable system featuring SpineNav-AI & a Dual-Array convex probe with 2 aligned transducer…

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Caranx Medical’s TAVIPILOT Soft Receives the US FDA Clearance for Real-Time Guidance of Transcatheter Heart Valve Implantation

Shots: The US FDA has granted clearance to TAVIPILOT Soft for real-time intra-operative guidance of transcatheter heart valve implantation TAVIPILOT Soft, set to launch by the end of 2025, is compatible with all cardiac imaging systems & will support all TAVI heart valves available on the market, thereby, allowing seamless integration in clinical settings TAVIPILOT…

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Bayer

Bayer Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Kerendia (Finerenone) to Treat Heart Failure (HF)

Shots: The US FDA has approved Kerendia/Firialta (10, 20, & 40mg) for HF pts having a left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) of ≥40%, i.e. mildly reduced (HFmrEF) or preserved LVEF (HFpEF). Awaits authorization in China, EU & Japan, with global applications planned Approval was based on the P-III (FINEARTS-HF) trial, a part of P-III (MOONRAKER, n=15000) study, where…

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GSK Reports the US FDA’s Application Acceptance of Arexvy to Prevent Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Disease

Shots: The US FDA has accepted application of Arexvy RSV vaccine for adults aged 18-49yrs. at increased risk, expanding its use beyond those aged ≥50yrs.; FDA decision is anticipated H1’26. GSK is also seeking expanded RSV vaccine indications in other regions, incl. the EEA & Japan Submission was based on P-IIIb trial (n=1458) assessing immune response & safety…

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Merck Animal Health

FDA Approves Merck Animal Health’s Bravecto Quantum to Treat and Protect Dogs from Fleas and Ticks

Shots: The US FDA has approved Bravecto Quantum (Fluralaner for Extended-Release Injectable Suspension), a once-yearly injectable for flea and tick protection in dogs, will be available in U.S. veterinary clinics by Aug, 2025 Bravecto Quantum kills adult fleas and controls flea and tick infestations (Ixodes scapularis, Dermacentor variabilis, Rhipicephalus sanguineus) for 12 mos., and Amblyomma…

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