FDA grants fast track status to Heidelberg Pharma’s Amanitin-based ADC candidate for multiple myeloma

The Fast Track Designation was supported by nonclinical data as well as clinical results from the ongoing Phase I/IIa trial evaluating the safety and tolerability

Lilly buys Adverum for its phase 3-stage eye disease gene therapy

Adverum's lead program, Ixo-vec, is a Phase 3 gene therapy designed to treat vision loss associated with wet age-related macular degeneration with a single intravitreal dose

Sanofi’s Efdoralprin Alfa shows superiority in phase 2 Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency study

Efdoralprin Alfa was well tolerated, with a safety profile comparable to plasma-derived therapy

Caplin Steriles receives FDA approval for ANDA Nicardipine Hydrochloride in 0.9% Sodium Chloride injection

Nicardipine Hydrochloride in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection is indicated for the short-term treatment of hypertension when oral therapy is not feasible or desirable

Ipsen to acquire ImCheck Therapeutics to strengthen oncology pipeline

The acquisition centers on ImCheck’s lead Phase I/II program, ICT01, a first-in-class monoclonal antibody targeting BTN3A

FDA grants priority review to Merck’s KEYTRUDA and KEYTRUDA QLEX combos with Padcev for muscle-invasive bladder cancer

The submissions are supported by data from the Phase 3 KEYNOTE-905 trial

FDA approves Roche’s kidney inflammation drug

Gazyva/Gazyvaro is the only anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody to demonstrate a complete renal response benefit in lupus nephritis in a randomised phase III study

FDA approves Tezspire for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps

Approval broadens indication for Tezspire to a second disease characterized by epithelial-driven inflammation

Biocon Biologics and Civica launch private-label Insulin glargine

Merck’s DOR/ISL regimen shows minimal impact on weight and lipids in phase 3 HIV studies

These findings follow positive Phase 3 results presented earlier this year