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Merck has reported the P-III (LITESPARK-022) trial data assessing Keytruda (400mg, Q6W, IV) + Welireg (120mg, QD, PO) vs Keytruda + PBO for 1yr. in 1,841 pts with clear cell RCC following nephrectomy
Trial showed significantly improved disease-free survival (1EP), with OS as 2EP under evaluation; data to be presented in future & shared…
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The US FDA has approved Welireg for the treatment of pts (≥12yrs.) with advanced, unresectable, or metastatic pheochromocytoma & paraganglioma (PPGL)
Approval was based on Cohort A1 data from P-II (LITESPARK-015) trial assessing Welireg monotx. (120mg; QD) in 72 pts with unresectable or non-curable PPGL & stable blood pressure (BP <150/90 mm Hg, <135/85 mm…
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The EMA’s CHMP has granted positive opinions and approvals to 5 Biologics and 2 New Chemical Entities in February 2025, leading to treatments for patients and advances in the healthcare industry
The major highlighted drugs were Merck’s Welireg to treat Von Hippel-Lindau & Renal Cell Carcinoma
PharmaShots has compiled a list of 6 drugs…
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The EC has approved Welireg for VHL-related localized RCC, CNS hemangioblastomas, or pNET unsuitable for localized procedures and advanced ccRCC post-PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors or VEGF therapies progression across EU member states, as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein & Norway
Approval for VHL-related tumors was based on P-II (LITESPARK-004) study (n=61), showing ORR of 49% (all…
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The CHMP has recommended conditional approval of Welireg for VHL-related localized RCC, CNS hemangioblastomas or pNET unsuitable for localized procedures and advanced ccRCC post PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors or VEGF therapies progression. EC’s decision is anticipated in Q1’25
Opinion for VHL-related tumors was based on LITESPARK-004 study (n=61), showing ORR of 49% (all PRs), with 56%…

