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PharmaShots has compiled a list of US FDA-approved drugs in the month of May 2025
The US FDA has approved a total of 3 new drugs, including 2 new molecular entities and 1 Biologic leading to the treatment of patients and advances in the healthcare industry
The major highlighted drug was AbbVie’s Emrelis securing…
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The US FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to the B3 GEL System to protect healing tissue planes and preserve mobility; launch is anticipated at the end of 2025
Preclinical studies supporting clearance showed that B3 GEL reduced tissue binding and improved range of motion, with greater flexion and extension in treated models compared to controls…
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FDA has received NDA of vepdegestrant (ARV-471) to treat pts with ESR1-mutated ER+/HER2- advanced or metastatic breast cancer previously treated with endocrine-based therapy
NDA was backed by P-III (VERITAC-2) trial assessing ARV-471 alone vs fulvestrant in mentioned pts (n=624) previously treated with CDK4/6 inhibitor + endocrine therapy
Trial showed improved PFS (1EP) by 43%…
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Otsuka Pharmaceutical has reported interim P-III (VISIONARY) trial data evaluating sibeprenlimab (400mg, SC, Q4W) vs PBO in ~510 IgAN pts, who were on SoC therapy
Trial showed a 51.2% reduction in 24hr. uPCR (1EP) at 9mos. (presented at ERA 2025) & will continue to assess kidney function (2EP) via eGFR over 24mos., with completion…
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The US FDA has approved Nubeqa (darolutamide) in combination with androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) ± docetaxel to treat mHSPC pts; approval process in the EU is ongoing
Approval was based on the P-III (ARANOTE) trial evaluating Nubeqa (600mg, BID) + ADT (n=446) vs PBO + ADT (n=223) in 669 mHSPC pts
Trial showed a 46% reduction in rPFS (1EP),…
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The US FDA has approved mNEXSPIKE (mRNA-1283) for active immunization against COVID-19 in individuals (≥12yrs.) with ≥1 underlying risk factor as defined by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; regulatory review is ongoing in other regions
Approval was based on P-III (NextCOVE) trial assessing mNEXSPIKE (10 or 50μg) vs Spikevax (mRNA-1273) in ~11,400 subjects…
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FDA has granted De Novo clearance to the Spur Stent System for treating de novo or restenotic lesions post-predilatation in pts with infrapopliteal arterial disease
In recently concluded DEEPER REVEAL trial (n=130), the system achieved 99.2% technical success rate & 97% freedom from MALE & POD at 30 days post-predilatation for below-the-knee (BTK) treatment…
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The US FDA has approved Tryptyr (0.003% acoltremon ophthalmic solution; AR-15512) to treat signs & symptoms of dry eye disease (DED); US launch expected in Q3’25
Approval was backed by 2 P-III (COMET-2 & COMET-3) trials assessing Tryptyr vs vehicle in >930 pts with DED, where Tryptyr showed ≥10mm natural tear production increase by…
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FDA has granted interchangeability designation to Hadlima, a biosimilar version of Humira (adalimumab) for prefilled syringe (40mg/0.4mL) & autoinjectors (40mg/0.4mL & 40mg/0.8mL) expanding on the prior designation for prefilled syringe (40mg/0.8mL) & single-dose vial
Designation was based on trial showing comparable PK, efficacy, safety, & immunogenicity in pts with mod. to sev. plaque PsO…
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Gyre Therapeutics has reported P-III trial data assessing Hydronidone (270mg, QD, PO) + entecavir (n=123) vs PBO + entecavir (n=124) in 248 Chinese pts with chronic hepatitis B-associated liver fibrosis for 52wks.; 1 untreated subject was excluded from analysis
Trial met its 1EP, with 52.85% vs 29.84% achieving ≥1-stage fibrosis regression (Ishak score) & 2EP,…

