Don Tracy, Associate Editor

Real-world evidence from the largest analysis of second-line treatment with Yescarta in 2022-2023 demonstrated a high overall survival rate in patients with relapsed/refractory large b-cell lymphoma.

Breakthrough designation was based on results from the TROPION-Lung05 Phase II trial with support from the TROPION-Lung01 Phase III trial of datopotamab deruxtecan in patients with locally advanced or metastatic epidermal growth factor receptor-mutated non-small cell lung cancer.

Ziihera’s addition as a category 2A treatment follows the FDA’s accelerated approval of the drug for adults with previously treated, unresectable, or metastatic HER2-positive biliary tract cancer.

Mohamed Haitham Ayad, CEO, co-founder, SPIMA Therapeutics, discusses the company’s launch and how multiple institutions have supported its pipeline.

The FDA based the Priority Review designation on results from the Phase III NIAGARA trial, which found that Imfinzi reduced the risk of disease progression, recurrence, or death by 32% in patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer.

Acceptance of the application was based on results from the Phase III STARGLO study, which found that Columvi demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful overall survival improvement in patients with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.

Approval of Imfinzi was based on results from the ADRIATIC Phase III trial, marking the first systemic immunotherapy available for limited-stage small cell lung cancer.

The breakthrough designation is based on Phase II clinical trial data, which demonstrated that ATX101 provides sustained pain relief for up to four weeks following total knee arthroplasty.

Results from the SURMOUNT-5 Phase IIIb trial found that Zepbound achieved an average weight loss of 20.2%, surpassing Wegovy’s 13.7%.

The breakthrough designation is based on data from the expansion cohort of a Phase I/II study evaluating sacituzumab tirumotecan in patients with epidermal growth factor receptor-mutated non-small cell lung cancer.

Licensing deals are expected to enhance the oncology, neuroscience, and antibody drug conjugate pipelines of the three manufacturers.

Acceptance of the Biologics License Application of Blenrep was based on promising results from the DREAMM-7 and DREAMM-8 Phase III trials in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma.

Under terms of the deal, Roche will gain access to Poseida’s pipeline, including P-BCMA-ALLO1, an allogeneic CAR T-cell therapy for multiple myeloma, and P-CD19CD20-ALLO1, a dual CAR T-cell therapy in early trials for B-cell malignancies and autoimmune diseases.

Agreement grants Sarepta exclusive rights to several clinical-stage programs for muscular dystrophy, myotonic dystrophy type 1, and more.

Approval was based on the combined results from five studies of adults with supraventricular tachycardia.

The proposal aims to reduce out-of-pocket costs for a number of anti-obesity medications by 95%.

Results of the RESILIENT SMA study found that while taldefgrobep demonstrated clinically meaningful motor function improvements in patients with spinal muscular atrophy, the treatment arm did not achieve statistical significance at 48 weeks.

Pathway is now the first and only FDA-approved companion diagnostic for identifying HER2-positive biliary tract cancer patients eligible for treatment with Ziihera.

Ron Lanton, Partner, Lanton Law, discusses ways that the recent FDA PD-1 inhibitor label restrictions could influence future drug development strategies.

Ron Lanton, Partner, Lanton Law, discusses potential challenges that will come as a result of the FDA’s recent move to tighten label restrictions on PD-1 inhibitors for gastric cancers.

Ron Lanton, Partner, Lanton Law, discusses why the regulatory body made the decision to place restrictions on PD-1 inhibitors for gastric cancers.

As the first major treatment to be approved for schizophrenia in over 30 years, Cobenfy is poised to set the stage for new approaches in treating mental health disorders.

The resubmission for Dupixent includes new data in pediatric patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria.

Kebillidi is the first gene therapy to gain FDA approval for the treatment of aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase deficiency.

Results from the Phase III SURMOUNT-1 study show that tirzepatide, a dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist, achieved substantial average weight loss of 22.9% in patients with pre-diabetes and obesity.

Under terms of the collaboration, Merck will lead the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of LM-299, an investigational bispecific antibody.

Results from the Phase III KOMET trial found that Koselugo demonstrated a statistically significant objective response rate compared to placebo treating plexiform neurofibromas.

As part of the acquisition, BioNTech will obtain the rights to BNT327/PM8002, a bispecific antibody that targets PD-L1-low and -negative tumors that often resist checkpoint inhibitors.

Decision to submit the Biologics License Application of datopotamab deruxtecan was based on feedback from a previously withdrawn application to the FDA for nonsquamous non-small cell lung cancer.