Amgen’s Uplizna Receives the US FDA’s Approval for Immunoglobulin G4-related Disease (IgG4-RD)

Shots: The US FDA has approved Uplizna to treat adults with IgG4-RD; regulatory filings for gMG are underway, with completion expected in H1’25 Approval was based on P-III (MITIGATE) trial assessing Uplizna (n=68) vs PBO (n=67) in IgG4-RD adults, which incl. an optional 3yr. OLE & up to 2yrs. of safety follow-up after Uplinza discontinuation Trial…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 4, 2025

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SineuGene Therapeutics Reports the US FDA’s IND Clearance of SNUG01 for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Shots: The US FDA has granted IND clearance to SNUG01 for ALS SNUG01 will be evaluated in a P-I/IIa dose-escalation & expansion trial to assess its safety, tolerability, & preliminary efficacy in ALS adults; SineuGene to partner with academics & institutions to lead clinical development of SNUG01 SNUG01, a TRIM72-targeted gene therapy, counteracts ALS through…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 3, 2025

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Novartis’ Vanrafia (Atrasentan) Receives the US FDA’s Accelerated Approval for Primary IgA Nephropathy (IgAN)

Shots: The US FDA has granted accelerated approval to Vanrafia for proteinuria reduction in adults with primary IgAN at risk of rapid disease progression based on the ongoing P-III (ALIGN) trial, with no requirement for REMS program; traditional approval will be supported by eGFR results expected in 2026 Trial assessed atrasentan (0.75mg, PO, QD) +…

ByDipanshu DixitApril 3, 2025

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The US FDA Grants 510(k) Clearance to Teleflex’s AC3 Range Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) for Cardiac Patient Mobility

Shots: The US FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to the AC3 Range IABP, which will enter full market release in the US & begin shipping in Q2’25 AC3 Range allows reliable IABP support during multiple pts transport modes, incl. ambulances & fixed or rotary-wing aircraft AC3 Range integrates the AC3 Optimus IABP’s interface & algorithms…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 2, 2025

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Apellis Pharmaceuticals Reports the US FDA’s sNDA Acceptance & Priority Review of Empaveli for C3 Glomerulopathy and Primary IC-MPGN

Shots: The US FDA has accepted sNDA & granted priority review to Empaveli for C3 glomerulopathy (C3G) & primary immune complex membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (IC-MPGN) pts (PDUFA: Jul 28, 2025) Submission was backed by P-III (VALIANT) trial assessing Empaveli (Q2W) vs PBO in C3G & primary IC-MPGN pts (≥12yrs., n=124) for 26wks. followed by 26wk. open-label…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 2, 2025

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Alnylam Pharmaceuticals and Sanofi Report the US FDA’s Approval of Qfitlia (Fitusiran) to Treat Hemophilia A or B

Shots: The US FDA has approved Qfitlia to treat routine prophylaxis and prevent or reduce the frequency of bleeding episodes in pts. (age≥ 12yrs.) with hemophilia A or B, with or without factor VIII or IX inhibitors. Regulatory submissions have been completed in China & Brazil Qfitlia published clinical data in the NEJM in 2017, showing…

ByRidhi RastogiApril 1, 2025

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Visby Medical Reports the US FDA’s De Novo Authorization of its Women’s Sexual Health Test for Over-the-Counter Use

Shots: The US FDA has granted De Novo authorization to Visby Medical Women's Sexual Health Test for OTC use Clinical studies with 2,000+ users showed that the test offers comparable accuracy to laboratory-based PCR machines, whereas its companion app guides users through testing, interpretation of results, & provides further care options Visby Medical Women's Sexual…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 31, 2025

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Merck Presents P-III (3475A-D77) Trial Data of SC Keytruda for NSCLC at ELCC 2025

Shots: The P-III (3475A-D77) trial assessed SC Keytruda (Q6W) + berahyaluronidase alfa + CT vs IV Keytruda (Q6W) + CT in 1L metastatic NSCLC adults (n=377), regardless of PD-L1 TPS expression; BLA under the US FDA’s review (PDUFA: Sep 23, 2025) & MAA under EMA’s review Trial showed that SC is noninferior to IV in AUC…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 28, 2025

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The US FDA Approves Fresenius’ Conexxence and Bomyntra (Biosimilars, Prolia & Xgeva)

Shots: The US FDA has approved BLA of Conexxence & Bomyntra, biosimilar versions of Prolia & Xgeva (denosumab) for all indications of the reference products Approval was supported by extensive analytical development & similarity assessment based on 2 trials: one assessing its PK, PD, & immunogenicity in healthy volunteers, & other evaluating its efficacy, PD, safety,…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 27, 2025

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Exelixis Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Cabometyx (Cabozantinib) to Treat Advanced Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs)

Shots: The US FDA has approved Cabometyx for treatment-experienced, inoperable, LA/M, well-differentiated pancreatic NET (pNET) & extra-pancreatic NET (epNET) pts (≥12yrs.) Approval was based on P-III (CABINET) study assessing Cabometyx (60mg) vs PBO among 298 US pts (2 arms: pNET: n=99; epNET: n=199) that showed improved PFS; data was presented at ESMO 2024 & published…

ByRidhi RastogiMarch 27, 2025

Amgen’s Uplizna Receives the US FDA’s Approval for Immunoglobulin G4-related Disease (IgG4-RD)

SineuGene Therapeutics Reports the US FDA’s IND Clearance of SNUG01 for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Novartis’ Vanrafia (Atrasentan) Receives the US FDA’s Accelerated Approval for Primary IgA Nephropathy (IgAN)

The US FDA Grants 510(k) Clearance to Teleflex’s AC3 Range Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) for Cardiac Patient Mobility

Apellis Pharmaceuticals Reports the US FDA’s sNDA Acceptance & Priority Review of Empaveli for C3 Glomerulopathy and Primary IC-MPGN

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals and Sanofi Report the US FDA’s Approval of Qfitlia (Fitusiran) to Treat Hemophilia A or B

Visby Medical Reports the US FDA’s De Novo Authorization of its Women’s Sexual Health Test for Over-the-Counter Use

Merck Presents P-III (3475A-D77) Trial Data of SC Keytruda for NSCLC at ELCC 2025

The US FDA Approves Fresenius’ Conexxence and Bomyntra (Biosimilars, Prolia & Xgeva)

Exelixis Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Cabometyx (Cabozantinib) to Treat Advanced Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs)

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