EMA grants orphan drug status to Sanofi’s Efdoralprin Alfa for rare lung disease

Efdoralprin alfa, a recombinant human alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT)-Fc fusion protein, showed superior efficacy to standard plasma-derived therapy in adults with AATD

Glenmark secures exclusive multi-regional rights to Aumolertinib from Hansoh Pharma

Hansoh Pharma will receive an upfront payment in the low double-digit millions

Merck KGaA launches ChemiSphere App to digitize lab workflows

The ChemiSphere app exemplifies how M-Trust technology transforms workflows into seamless digital experiences

Ascletis Pharma reports positive Phase I results for oral IL-17 inhibitor

The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled single ascending dose (SAD) study evaluated safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and target engagement in 46 healthy participants

Sanofi secures two breakthrough nods in China for rare blood disorders

Qfitlia is the first antithrombin (AT)-lowering therapy approved for routine prophylaxis in hemophilia

Zenas BioPharma and InnoCare hit key milestone in Lupus drug trial, secures China Phase 3 nod

The study also showed a clear dose-dependent trend, with the 75 mg QD group outperforming the 50 mg QD cohort

Anil Koul joins Mankind Pharma as Group Chief Scientific Officer

More than five drug candidates from his team progressed to human trials including drugs like Rilematovir (Phase IIb), and Bedaquiline

Akums launches advanced Gabapentin ER for PHN management with RetenEx technology

GSK’s experimental lung cancer drug gains FDA orphan drug status

GSK holds exclusive global rights (excluding mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan) from Hansoh Pharma to advance its development and commercialization

OTR Therapeutics and Zealand Pharma join forces to target metabolic diseases

The companies aim to expand treatment options for millions living with metabolic disorders