The EC Approves BMS’ Opdivo + Yervoy as 1L Treatment for Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Shots: The EC has approved Opdivo + Yervoy as 1L therapy to treat inoperable or advanced HCC adult pts in 30 EEA states; sBLA under the US FDA’s priority review (PDUFA: Apr 21, 2025) Approval was based on P-III (CheckMate-9DW) trial assessing Opdivo (1mg/kg, Q3W) + Yervoy (3mg/kg, Q3W), followed by Opdivo alone (480mg,…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 10, 2025

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Neurotech Pharmaceuticals Reports the US FDA Approval for Encelto to treat Macular Telangiectasia Type 2

Shots: The US FDA has approved Encelto (revakinagene taroretcel-lwey) to treat macular telangiectasia type 2 (MacTel); commercially available in the US by Jun 2025 Approval was based on P-III trial data demonstrating reduced macular photoreceptor loss for ~24mos. post-implantation Encelto (intravitreal implant) utilizes an encapsulated cell therapy tech to continuously deliver ciliary neurotrophic…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 7, 2025

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Tris Pharma Reports P-III Clinical Data of Cebranopadol to Treat Moderate-to-Severe Acute Pain

Shots: Tris has reported topline data from P-III (ALLEVIATE-2) trial in post-bunionectomy pts, plus additional data from P-III (ALLEVIATE-1) trial in post-abdominoplasty pts. Data from both trials, plus HAP studies will support the US FDA’s NDA filing in 2025 ALLEVIATE-2 evaluated cebranopadol (400µg QD, PO) vs oxycodone (10mg QID, PO) vs PBO, meeting its…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 7, 2025

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Genentech Reports the FDA’s sBLA Acceptance for Gazyva to Treat Lupus Nephritis

Shots: Based on positive results from P-III (REGENCY) study, the US FDA has accepted sBLA of Gazyva in Lupus Nephritis; FDA's approval decision is expected by Oct’25 The P-III (REGENCY) study demonstrated improved CRR with Gazyva + standard therapy vs standard therapy alone, along with improvements in complement levels & reductions in anti-dsDNA, markers…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 5, 2025

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Celltrion Reports the US FDA approval for Stoboclo & Osenvelt (Biosimilars, Prolia & Xgeva)

Shots: The US FDA has approved Stoboclo & Osenvelt (CT-P41, denosumab), a biosimilar to Prolia & Xgeva for all indications of the reference products Approval is based on P-III trial results in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, which showed equivalent efficacy & PD of CT-P41 to reference denosumab, with similar PK and comparable safety, and…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 5, 2025

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Visby Medical Reports the US FDA Clearance and CLIA Waiver for Point-of-Care Respiratory Health Test

Shots: The US FDA granted 510(k) clearance (previously granted with EUA in Dec’22) and CLIA waiver for point-of-care respiratory health test. The Visby Medical Respiratory Health Test is a rapid PCR test used to detect and differentiate between upper respiratory infections caused by influenza (Flu) A & B and SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Under the…

ByRidhi RastogiFebruary 28, 2025

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The US FDA Approves MED-EL’s Sonnet 3 Audio Processor for Optimal Hearing

Shots: The US FDA has approved the Sonnet 3 audio processor for MED-EL cochlear implants; commercially available in early 2025. Also, Pts implanted with MED-EL as of Sep 1, 2024, can access one-time exchange for Sonnet 3 in the TechSwap Program Sonnet 3 is 2g lighter & ~18% shorter than Sonnet 2 with features…

ByRidhi RastogiFebruary 18, 2025

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Navi Medical Technologies Receives the US FDA’s 510(k) Clearance for Neonav ECG Tip Location System

Shots: Navi Medical has reported the US FDA’s 510(k) clearance for Neonav ECG Tip Location System to improve pediatric vascular care, with plans to raise capital & engage hospitals to expand access in the US market The system uses real-time ECG analysis to facilitate CVAD placement in pediatric pts, reducing misplacement & migration risks…

ByRidhi RastogiFebruary 17, 2025

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Pfizer Reports the US FDA Approval of Adcetris Regimen to Treat R/R Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL)

Shots: The US FDA has approved sBLA for Adcetris + lenalidomide + Rituxan to treat adults with r/r LBCL (incl. DLBCL NOS, indolent lymphoma associated DLBCL, or HGBL), previously treated with ≥2L of therapy & are not eligible for auto-HSCT or CAR-T therapy Approval was based on P-III (ECHELON-3) trial assessing Adcetris with lenalidomide +…

ByRidhi RastogiFebruary 13, 2025

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Regeneron Reports US FDA’s Acceptance of Resubmitted BLA for Linvoseltamab to Treat R/R Multiple Myeloma (MM)

Shots: The US FDA has accepted resubmitted BLA for linvoseltamab to treat r/r MM in pts who received ≥4L or ≥3L & were unresponsive to the last line (PDUFA: Jul 10, 2025) after resolving third-party fill/finish manufacturing issues; MAA is under EMA review Application was backed by P-I/II (LINKER-MM1) trial data, assessing linvoseltamab (200mg)…

ByRidhi RastogiFebruary 12, 2025

The EC Approves BMS’ Opdivo + Yervoy as 1L Treatment for Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Neurotech Pharmaceuticals Reports the US FDA Approval for Encelto to treat Macular Telangiectasia Type 2

Tris Pharma Reports P-III Clinical Data of Cebranopadol to Treat Moderate-to-Severe Acute Pain

Genentech Reports the FDA’s sBLA Acceptance for Gazyva to Treat Lupus Nephritis

Celltrion Reports the US FDA approval for Stoboclo & Osenvelt (Biosimilars, Prolia & Xgeva)

Visby Medical Reports the US FDA Clearance and CLIA Waiver for Point-of-Care Respiratory Health Test

The US FDA Approves MED-EL’s Sonnet 3 Audio Processor for Optimal Hearing

Navi Medical Technologies Receives the US FDA’s 510(k) Clearance for Neonav ECG Tip Location System

Pfizer Reports the US FDA Approval of Adcetris Regimen to Treat R/R Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL)

Regeneron Reports US FDA’s Acceptance of Resubmitted BLA for Linvoseltamab to Treat R/R Multiple Myeloma (MM)

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