Oak Hill Bio Enters an Exclusive Licensing Agreement with Roche for Rugonersen

Shots: Oak Hill Bio has entered into an exclusive license agreement with Roche to obtain global rights of rugonersen (RO7248824) for the treatment of angelman syndrome Oak Hill to initiate a pivotal P-III trial of rugonersen for angelman syndrome in early 2026, pending regulatory review of the final trial protocol TANGELO study led by Roche,…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 16, 2025

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Celltrion’s Yuflyma (Biosimilar, Humira) Receives the US FDA’s Interchangeability Designation

Shots: The US FDA has granted interchangeability designation to Yuflyma, a biosimilar version of Humira (adalimumab) Designation was backed by P-III interchangeability trial showing comparable PK, efficacy, safety, & immunogenicity in pts with mod. to sev. PsO receiving reference adalimumab (ADA) continuously or those who alternated between ADA & Yuflyma during Wk. 25-27; data was…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 15, 2025

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The US FDA Grants Conditional Approval to Initiate Second Cohort of the EFS Study of CARMAT’s Aeson Artificial Heart

Shots: The US FDA has granted conditional approval to initiate the second cohort of the early feasibility study (EFS) of the Aeson artificial heart in the US by H2’25, pending ethics committee approval & personnel training; launch expected by 2028 EFS is being conducted in 2 cohorts; first (n=3) was completed in Q3’21, leading to FDA-approved…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 15, 2025

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Bruno Vision Care’s Deseyne Contact Lens Secures the US FDA’s Approval for Dry Eye Disease

Shots: The US FDA has approved Deseyne (vifilcon C) daily disposable contact lens with FusionTechnology; commercially available in Q4’25 Deseyne lenses integrates 2 patented innovations: vifilcon C hydrogel material & FusionTechnology, to gradually release embedded Lachryceuticals (incl. amino acids, vitamins, & polysaccharides), ensuring sustained bioavailability & long-lasting eye comfort FusionTechnology combines hyaluronic acid & tamarind…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 15, 2025

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The US FDA New Drug Approvals in March 2025

Shots: PharmaShots has compiled a list of US FDA-approved drugs in the month of March 2025 The US FDA has approved a total of 2 new drug including 2 new molecular entities leading to the treatment of patients and advances in the healthcare industry The major highlighted drug was GSK’s Blujepa securing approval for treating…

ByDipanshu DixitApril 15, 2025

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The US FDA Approves BMS’ Opdivo + Yervoy as 1L Treatment for Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)

Shots: The US FDA has approved Opdivo + Yervoy as 1L therapy to treat inoperable or advanced HCC adults Approval was based on P-III (CheckMate-9DW) trial assessing Opdivo (1mg/kg, Q3W) + Yervoy (3mg/kg, Q3W), followed by Opdivo alone (480mg, Q4W) vs lenvatinib/sorafenib in 668 pts with advanced HCC who had not received prior systemic therapy.…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 14, 2025

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Bayer’s Vitrakvi Receives the US FDA’s Full Approval for NTRK Fusion-Positive Solid Tumors

Shots: The US FDA has granted full approval to Vitrakvi for adults & pediatrics with NTRK fusion-positive metastatic or inoperable solid tumors, who had disease progression on prior therapy or lacked alternative therapy options Approval was based on 3 trials: LOXO-TRK-14001, SCOUT, & NAVIGATE, evaluating Vitrakvi in 339 adult & pediatric pts. Key EPs were…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 11, 2025

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The US FDA Approves Biocon Biologics’ Jobevne (Biosimilar, Avastin)

Shots: The US FDA has approved Jobevne, a biosimilar version of Avastin (bevacizumab) for IV administration Approval was based on extensive data showing Jobevne is similar to Avastin in PK, safety, efficacy, structure, & function across clinical & analytical studies Jobevne (VEGF inhibitor) is marketed under the brand name Abevmy in the EU & Canada,…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 10, 2025

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Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Reports Topline Data from P-III (TRANSCEND) Trial of Setmelanotide for Acquired Hypothalamic Obesity

Shots: The P-III (TRANSCEND) trial (N=120) assessed setmelanotide (n=81: 33 adults & 48 pediatric) vs PBO (n= 39) for acquired hypothalamic obesity in 49 adults & 71 pediatric pts; additional arm of 12 Japanese pts is ongoing, with topline data expected by Q1’26. FDA & EMA filings to be completed by Q3’25 Trial met its…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 8, 2025

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Teva Pharmaceuticals Reports the US FDA’s sBLA Acceptance of Ajovy (Fremanezumab) for Pediatric Episodic Migraine Prevention

Shots: The US FDA has accepted sBLA of Ajovy to prevent episodic migraine in children & adolescents (6-17yrs.; ≥45Kg) Submission was based on P-III (SPACE) trial assessing Ajovy (SC) vs PBO for 12wks. to treat episodic migraine in 237 pediatric pts, which showed improvements in reducing monthly migraine & headache days Ajovy (CGRP antagonist) is…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 8, 2025

Oak Hill Bio Enters an Exclusive Licensing Agreement with Roche for Rugonersen

Celltrion’s Yuflyma (Biosimilar, Humira) Receives the US FDA’s Interchangeability Designation

The US FDA Grants Conditional Approval to Initiate Second Cohort of the EFS Study of CARMAT’s Aeson Artificial Heart

Bruno Vision Care’s Deseyne Contact Lens Secures the US FDA’s Approval for Dry Eye Disease

The US FDA New Drug Approvals in March 2025

The US FDA Approves BMS’ Opdivo + Yervoy as 1L Treatment for Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)

Bayer’s Vitrakvi Receives the US FDA’s Full Approval for NTRK Fusion-Positive Solid Tumors

The US FDA Approves Biocon Biologics’ Jobevne (Biosimilar, Avastin)

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Reports Topline Data from P-III (TRANSCEND) Trial of Setmelanotide for Acquired Hypothalamic Obesity

Teva Pharmaceuticals Reports the US FDA’s sBLA Acceptance of Ajovy (Fremanezumab) for Pediatric Episodic Migraine Prevention

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