CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Dec. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGIO), a leader in cellular metabolism and pyruvate kinase (PK) activation pioneering therapies for rare diseases, today announced that the European Commission has adopted a positive decision for the designation of mitapivat, an oral, small molecule PK activator, as an orphan medicinal product (OMP) for the treatment of sickle cell disease. Earlier,...Read more
The Phase 3 VIVID-1 trial evaluated the safety and efficacy of Omvoh in patients with or without prior biologic failure and was the basis for the positive opinion VIVID-1 was the first pivotal Crohn's disease trial to show benefits in hard-to-treat symptom of bowel urgency using a patient-centric scale Omvoh will be the first treatment for Crohn's disease with results demonstrating improvements of histologic measures of...Read more
The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has recommended the approval of acoramidis in the EU based on positive results from the Phase 3 ATTRibute-CM study; final approval decision, typically consistent with the CHMP recommendation, is expected from the European Commission within the coming months Acoramidis, a near-complete (≥90%) stabilizer of transthyretin (TTR), was approved on November 22, 2024, by the U.S. Food...Read more
If approved, WELIREG would be the first and only oral hypoxia-inducible factor-2 alpha (HIF-2α) inhibitor available for these patients in the European Union Positive opinion granted based on data from the Phase 2 LITESPARK-004 trial and the Phase 3 LITESPARK-005 trial RAHWAY, N.J. / Dec 13, 2024 / Business Wire / Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, today announced that the European Medicines...Read more
FOSTER CITY, Calif. / Dec 13, 2024 / Business Wire / Geron Corporation (Nasdaq: GERN), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company aiming to change lives by changing the course of blood cancer, today announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has adopted a positive opinion recommending the approval of RYTELO (imetelstat) for the treatment of adult patients with...Read more
Recommendation Based on the RESPONSE Study Which Demonstrated ALP Normalization in 25% of Participants at 12 Months and Statistically Significant Reduction of Pruritus Versus Placebo If Approved by the European Commission, Seladelpar Would Provide an Important Treatment Option for People Living with the Rare Liver Disease in the EU FOSTER CITY, Calif. / Dec 13, 2024 / Business Wire / Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) today...Read more
Bagsværd, Denmark, 12 December 2024 – Novo Nordisk today announced that the European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has adopted a positive opinion for an update of the Ozempic® (once-weekly subcutaneous semaglutide) label to reflect data from the FLOW kidney outcomes trial. The FLOW trial assessed the risk reduction from Ozempic® therapy in chronic kidney disease-related events,...Read more
Application to label a less frequent dosing regimen at a dose of 2 mg/kg body weight administered every four weeks in adult patients with Fabry disease in European Union PARMA, Italy and CARMIEL Israel, Dec. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chiesi Global Rare Diseases, a business unit of the Chiesi Group established to deliver innovative therapies and solutions for people living with rare diseases, and Protalix BioTherapeutics, Inc....Read more
New indications based on two Phase 3 studies demonstrating statistically significant overall survival benefit for patients treated with TEVIMBRA in combination with chemotherapy SAN MATEO, Calif. / Nov 27, 2024 / Business Wire / BeiGene, Ltd. (NASDAQ: BGNE; HKEX: 06160; SSE: 688235), a global oncology company that intends to change its name to BeOne Medicines, today announced that the European Commission has approved TEVIMBRA®...Read more
First marketing authorization submission for blarcamesine NEW YORK, Nov. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Anavex Life Sciences Corp. (“Anavex” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: AVXL), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing differentiated therapeutics for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, schizophrenia, neurodevelopmental, neurodegenerative, and rare diseases, including Rett syndrome, and other central...Read more
The PRIME initiative provides enhanced support to developers of promising medicines to optimize development plans and accelerate evaluation Pivotal trials of NX-5948 are planned to initiate in 2025 SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nurix Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: NRIX), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing targeted protein modulation drugs designed to treat patients with cancer and inflammatory...Read more
SAN DIEGO, Nov. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capricor Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CAPR), a biotechnology company developing transformative cell and exosome-based therapeutics for the treatment of rare diseases, today announced that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has granted both Orphan Drug and Advanced Therapy Medicinal Product (ATMP) designations to its lead asset, deramiocel, for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). The...Read more
MALVERN, Pa., Nov. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ocugen, Inc. (Ocugen or the Company) (NASDAQ: OCGN), a biotechnology company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing novel gene and cell therapies, biologics, and vaccines, today announced that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has granted orphan medicinal product designation for OCU410ST for the treatment of ABCA4-associated retinopathies including Stargardt disease,...Read more
In the EU, HYMPAVZI is the first once-weekly subcutaneous treatment approved for eligible people living with severe hemophilia B and the first to be administered via a pre-filled pen or syringe for people living with severe hemophilia A or B HYMPAVZI’s approval is based on Phase 3 study results demonstrating non-inferiority and superiority compared to routine prophylaxis in eligible patients with hemophilia A or B without...Read more
Orphan designation in E.U. supports development of treatments for life-threatening or chronically debilitating conditions with significant unmet medical need Phase 2 SOLSTICE 24-week primary endpoint data for tobevibart and elebsiran in chronic hepatitis delta to be presented today at AASLD The Liver Meeting Positive opinion on E.U. orphan drug designation follows U.S. FDA fast track designation, highlighting growing...Read more
OPUVIZ™ is one of the first wave aflibercept biosimilars in Europe OPUVIZ is the second European Commission (EC)-approved ophthalmology biosimilar under Samsung Bioepis and Biogen’s partnership EC approval based on robust totality of evidence confirming biosimilarity to reference aflibercept in terms of quality, efficacy, and safety INCHEON, South Korea and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nov. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Samsung Bioepis Co.,...Read more
ELAHERE is the first and only novel therapy approved in the European Union specifically for patients with folate receptor-alpha (FRα) positive, platinum-resistant ovarian cancer ELAHERE represents the first treatment to demonstrate an overall survival benefit in a Phase 3 trial in platinum-resistant ovarian cancer compared with chemotherapy VENTANA FOLR1 (FOLR1-2.1) RxDx Assay, the companion diagnostic to identify ovarian cancer...Read more
Opinion based on results from the Phase 3 CheckMate -8HW trial, in which the dual immunotherapy combination of Opdivo and Yervoy demonstrated statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in progression-free survival compared to investigator’s choice of chemotherapy PRINCETON, N.J. / Nov 15, 2024 / Business Wire / Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) today announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use...Read more
JENA, Germany, Nov. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- InflaRx N.V. (Nasdaq: IFRX), a biopharmaceutical company pioneering anti-inflammatory therapeutics targeting the complement system, today announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has adopted a positive opinion recommending marketing authorization of GOHIBIC (vilobelimab), under exceptional circumstances...Read more
Opinion granted based on positive overall survival results from the IND.227/KEYNOTE-483 trial RAHWAY, N.J. / Nov 15, 2024 / Business Wire / Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, today announced that the European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) adopted a positive opinion recommending approval of KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab), Merck’s anti-PD-1 therapy, in...Read more
Recommendation based on data from registrational TRIDENT-1 and CARE trials, which demonstrated robust responses and durable activity with repotrectinib in these patient populations If approved, repotrectinib has the potential to be a best-in-class treatment for patients with advanced ROS1-positive non-small cell lung cancer in the European Union PRINCETON, N.J. / Nov 15, 2024 / Business Wire / Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) today...Read more
TOKYO and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nov. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eisai Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, CEO: Haruo Naito, “Eisai”) and Biogen Inc. (Nasdaq: BIIB, Corporate headquarters: Cambridge, Massachusetts, CEO: Christopher A. Viehbacher, “Biogen”) announced today a positive opinion has been received from the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) recommending approval of the...Read more
TORONTO and HAIFA, Israel, Nov. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NurExone Biologic Inc. (TSXV: NRX) (OTCQB: NRXBF) (Germany: J90) ("NurExone" or the "Company"), a biopharmaceutical company developing exosome-based regenerative therapies, is pleased to announce that the European Medicines Agency (the “EMA”) has granted Orphan Medicinal Product Designation for the Company’s ExoPTEN therapy, marking a significant step towards making this...Read more
If approved, DARZALEX FASPRO® will become the first treatment option for patients with smoldering multiple myeloma at high-risk of developing multiple myeloma, offering a novel approach to treat before the onset of active disease and the occurrence of end organ damage RARITAN, N.J., Nov. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) today announced the submission of regulatory applications to the U.S. Food and...Read more
Approval based on Phase 3 data showing significantly more children aged 1 to 11 years on Dupixent achieved histological disease remission at 16 weeks compared to placebo, which was sustained up to one year Dupixent is the first-ever medicine in the EU indicated to treat these young patients, who persistently struggle to eat at a critical stage in life where growth is crucial TARRYTOWN, N.Y. and PARIS, Nov. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)...Read more
REYKJAVIK, Iceland and LONDON, Nov. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alvotech (NASDAQ: ALVO), a global biotech company specializing in the development and manufacture of biosimilar medicines for patients worldwide, and Advanz Pharma, a UK headquartered global pharmaceutical company with a strategic focus on specialty, hospital, and rare disease medicines in Europe, today announced that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has accepted a...Read more
BRIDGEWATER, NJ / ACCESSWIRE / October 30, 2024 / Tharimmune, Inc. (NASDAQ:THAR) ("Tharimmune" or the "Company"), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a portfolio of therapeutic candidates in inflammation and immunology, received positive feedback from a Scientific Advice meeting with the European Medicines Agency (EMA) that included guidance on a planned Phase 2 trial to advance TH104, the Company's lead clinical-stage...Read more
Positive opinion for first-line treatment of gastric or gastroesophageal junction cancer based on results of RATIONALE-305 study demonstrating statistically significant overall survival benefit for TEVIMBRA in combination with platinum- and fluoropyrimidine-based chemotherapy Positive opinion for first-line treatment of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma based on results of RATIONALE-306 study demonstrating statistically significant...Read more
Recommendation based on NEURO-TTRansform Phase 3 results showing WAINZUA demonstrated consistent and sustained benefit improving neuropathy impairment and quality of life versus placebo CARLSBAD, Calif., Oct. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IONS) announced today that Ionis' and AstraZeneca's WAINZUA (eplontersen) has been recommended for approval by the Committee for Medicinal Products for...Read more
Bagsværd, Denmark, 18 October 2024 – Novo Nordisk today announced that the European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has adopted a positive opinion, recommending approval of Alhemo® (concizumab) as the first once-daily subcutaneous prophylactic treatment for people aged 12 years or older living with haemophilia A or B with inhibitors. Haemophilia is a rare bleeding disorder that...Read more
If approved, patients in Europe with stage II or III HR+/HER2- early breast cancer (EBC) at high risk of recurrence, including those with node-negative disease, will be eligible for adjuvant treatment with Kisqali® (ribociclib) in combination with an aromatase inhibitor1 Recommendation is based on the Phase III NATALEE trial, where Kisqali added to endocrine therapy (ET) significantly reduced the risk of recurrence by 25% versus ET...Read more
Opinion to be reviewed by European Commission WARREN, N.J., Oct. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PTC Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTCT) announced today that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency has maintained its negative opinion on the renewal of the conditional marketing authorization of Translarna™ (ataluren) for the treatment of nonsense mutation Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (nmDMD)...Read more
BOSTON / Oct 16, 2024 / Business Wire / Astria Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq:ATXS), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing life-changing therapies for allergic and immunologic diseases, today announced that the European Commission (EC) has granted Orphan Medicinal Product Designation (OMPD) to navenibart for the treatment of hereditary angioedema (HAE). Navenibart is a monoclonal antibody inhibitor of plasma kallikrein designed to...Read more
ROCKVILLE, Md., Oct. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Theriva Biologics (NYSE American: TOVX), (“Theriva” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage company developing therapeutics designed to treat cancer and related diseases in areas of high unmet need, today announced that the European Commission has adopted the European Medicines Agency (EMA) recommendation to grant orphan medicinal product designation to lead clinical candidate VCN-01,...Read more
REYKJAVIK, Iceland, Oct. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alvotech (NASDAQ: ALVO), a global biotech company specializing in the development and manufacture of biosimilar medicines for patients worldwide, announced today that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has accepted a Marketing Authorization Application for AVT03, a proposed biosimilar candidate to Prolia® and Xgeva® (denosumab). “EMA acceptance marks an important step towards making...Read more
Upon authorization by the European Commission, the Omicron KP.2-adapted COVID-19 vaccine will be available for individuals 6 months of age and older Data demonstrate that the Omicron KP.2-adapted COVID-19 vaccine generates a substantially improved response against multiple circulating Omicron JN.1 sublineages as did the Omicron JN.1-adapted COVID-19 vaccine authorized by the European Commission in July 2024 Doses will be ready to...Read more
OPUVIZ™, a biosimilar referencing Eylea1 (aflibercept), is Samsung Bioepis and Biogen’s second ophthalmology biosimilar to be recommended for marketing authorization by the European Medicines Agency INCHEON, South Korea and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Samsung Bioepis Co., Ltd. and Biogen Inc. (Nasdaq: BIIB) today announced that the European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human...Read more
Recommendation based on a Phase 3 trial showing a significantly greater proportion of children on Dupixent achieved histological remission compared to placebo, consistent with improvements seen in adults and adolescents If approved, Dupixent would be the first and only medicine in the EU indicated for EoE in this age group TARRYTOWN, N.Y. and PARIS, Sept. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGN)...Read more
NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., Sept. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) today announced that the European Medicines Agency's (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has adopted a positive opinion recommending the marketing authorization of mirvetuximab soravtansine (ELAHERE®) for the treatment of adult patients with folate receptor alpha (FRα)-positive, platinum-resistant and high-grade serous epithelial ovarian,...Read more
Positive opinion granted for KEYTRUDA plus chemotherapy for the first-line treatment of adult patients with primary advanced or recurrent endometrial carcinoma who are candidates for systemic therapy, based on the Phase 3 NRG-GY018 trial, also known as KEYNOTE-868 Positive opinion also granted for KEYTRUDA plus chemoradiotherapy for the treatment of FIGO 2014 Stage III-IVA locally advanced cervical cancer in adults who have not received...Read more
WALTHAM, Mass., Sept. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: APLS) today announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has confirmed its June 2024 negative opinion on the marketing authorization application of intravitreal pegcetacoplan for the treatment of geographic atrophy (GA) secondary to age-related macular degeneration. “We are deeply...Read more
Wegovy® recommended by the European regulatory authorities for label update to reflect reduced heart failure symptoms and improved physical function Wegovy® (semaglutide 2.4 mg) is the first obesity medication to receive a positive opinion recommending a label update that reflects reduced symptoms and improved physical limitations and exercise function in people with obesity-related heart failure with preserved ejection...Read more
Moderna's updated COVID-19 mRNA vaccine will be available for the 2024-2025 vaccination season, pending a European Commission authorization decision CAMBRIDGE, MA / ACCESSWIRE / September 5, 2024 / Moderna, Inc. (NASDAQ:MRNA) today announced that the European Medicines Agency's (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has adopted a positive opinion recommending marketing authorization for an updated formulation of...Read more
Approval of KEYTRUDA plus enfortumab vedotin brings a potential new first-line standard of care to these patients in the European Union RAHWAY, N.J. / Sep 03, 2024 / Business Wire / Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, today announced that the European Commission (EC) has approved KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab), Merck’s anti-PD-1 therapy, in combination with Padcev (enfortumab vedotin-ejfv), an...Read more
PDUFA target action date of February 28, 2025 EU Marketing Authorization Application also validated by European Medicines Agency STAMFORD, Conn., Aug. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: SWTX), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on severe rare diseases and cancer, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted the Company’s New Drug...Read more
EURneffy offers adults and children (≥30 kg) in Europe living with severe allergic reactions the first new delivery method for adrenaline in more than 30 years in the EU European Commission decision follows FDA approval in the United States on August 9, 2024 SAN DIEGO, Aug. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ARS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPRY), a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the development of products to...Read more
Approval of Ordspono is based on data demonstrating robust and durable responses in both relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, including in the post-CAR-T setting Ordspono is Regeneron’s first approved bispecific antibody and will provide an off-the-shelf option that can be administered in the out-patient setting, with hope for complete remission TARRYTOWN, N.Y., Aug. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --...Read more
WINREVAIR is the first activin signaling inhibitor therapy for PAH approved in Europe RAHWAY, N.J. / Aug 26, 2024 / Business Wire / Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, announced today that the European Commission (EC) has approved WINREVAIR™ (sotatercept), in combination with other pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) therapies, for the treatment of PAH in adult patients with World Health...Read more
Application based on the TRANSCEND FL trial in which Breyanzi showed deep and durable responses and a consistent and well-established safety profile Breyanzi also received approval in Japan for the treatment of relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma (FL) after one prior line of systemic therapy in patients with high-risk FL and after two or more lines of systemic therapy, making it the first and only CAR T treatment approved for this...Read more
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. & SALISBURY, England / Aug 15, 2024 / Business Wire / KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: KALV), today announced that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has validated the submission of a Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) for sebetralstat, a novel, investigational oral plasma kallikrein inhibitor for the on-demand treatment of hereditary angioedema (HAE). This application will now be reviewed by the EMA’s...Read more
The approvals process is anticipated to be completed in the third quarter of 2025 REYKJAVIK, Iceland and LONDON, Aug. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alvotech (NASDAQ: ALVO), a global biotech company specializing in the development and manufacture of biosimilar medicines for patients worldwide and Advanz Pharma, a UK headquartered global pharmaceutical company with a strategic focus on specialty, hospital, and rare disease medicines in...Read more
Regulatory milestone validates the SOPHiA DDM™ Platform as diagnostic tool in select markets BOSTON and ROLLE, Switzerland, Aug. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SOPHiA GENETICS (Nasdaq: SOPH), a cloud-native healthcare technology company and a global leader in data-driven medicine, today announced that its SOPHiA DDM™ Platform is now CE marked under the European Union's In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR). IVDR...Read more
First EU ALLY Commercial Installation Planned for August 2024 ORLANDO, Fla. / Aug 07, 2024 / Business Wire / LENSAR, Inc. (Nasdaq: LNSR) (“LENSAR” or “the Company”), a global medical technology company focused on advanced laser solutions for the treatment of cataracts, today announced that the ALLY Adaptive Cataract Treatment System (“ALLY” or “ALLY System”) has received certification under the European Union’s (“EU”) Medical Device...Read more
cTTP is an Ultra-rare, Potentially Fatal Blood-Clotting Disorder with Limited Treatment Options; Untreated, Acute TTP Events Have a Mortality Rate of >90%1,2 Approval Based on Totality of Evidence, Including Results from the First Randomized, Controlled, Open-label, Crossover Phase 3 cTTP Trial OSAKA, Japan & CAMBRIDGE, Mass. / Aug 07, 2024 / Business Wire / Takeda (TSE:4502/NYSE:TAK) today announced that the European...Read more
NEW YORK, Aug. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SELLAS Life Sciences Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SLS) (“SELLAS” or the “Company”), a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel therapies for a broad range of cancer indications, today announced that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has granted Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) for SLS009, a novel, and highly selective CDK9 inhibitor, for the treatment of...Read more
Encinitas, California--(Newsfile Corp. - July 30, 2024) - Kiora Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: KPRX) ("Kiora" or the "Company") today announced it has received Orphan Medicinal Product Designation from the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for the treatment of a group of inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) that include retinitis pigmentosa (RP), choroideremia and more. The broad designation covers KIO-301, a small molecule photoswitch, for the...Read more
HYDERABAD, India / Jul 29, 2024 / Business Wire / Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. (BSE: 500124, NSE: DRREDDY, NYSE: RDY, NSEIFSC: DRREDDY; along with its subsidiaries together referred to as “Dr. Reddy’s”), today announced that the European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has adopted a positive opinion recommending the launch of its proposed biosimilar Rituximab candidate DRL_RI (ITUXREDI®) in...Read more
TOKYO and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eisai Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, CEO: Haruo Naito, “Eisai”) and Biogen Inc. (Nasdaq: BIIB, Corporate headquarters: Cambridge, Massachusetts, CEO: Christopher A. Viehbacher, “Biogen”) announced today that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has adopted a negative opinion on the Marketing Authorization Approval...Read more
Opinion granted based on positive overall survival and progression-free survival results from the Phase 3 KEYNOTE-A39 trial Positive opinion marks step forward for a potential new first-line standard of care for the treatment of patients with this disease in Europe RAHWAY, N.J. / Jul 26, 2024 / Business Wire / Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, today announced that the European Medicines Agency’s...Read more
Data reviewed complies with standards that would be used to evaluate an EU Marketing Authorization Application PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., July 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- INOVIO (NASDAQ: INO), a biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing DNA medicines to help treat and protect people from HPV-related diseases, cancer, and infectious diseases, today announced that the European Medicines Agency's Committee...Read more
Bagsværd, Denmark, 25 July 2024 – Novo Nordisk today announced that the European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has adopted a positive opinion for an update of the Wegovy® (semaglutide 2.4 mg) label to reflect data from the SELECT cardiovascular outcomes trial, demonstrating a risk reduction of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) including cardiovascular death, non-fatal heart...Read more
The Application is based on Phase 3 CheckMate -9DW trial results demonstrating improved survival with Opdivo plus Yervoy compared to investigator’s choice of lenvatinib or sorafenib in this patient population PRINCETON, N.J. / Jul 19, 2024 / Business Wire / Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) today announced that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) validated its Type II variation application for Opdivo® (nivolumab) plus Yervoy®...Read more
Submissions are supported by the Phase 3 SELECT-GCA study demonstrating upadacitinib 15 mg with a 26-week steroid taper regimen achieved the primary endpoint of sustained remission from week 12 through week 521 The safety profile of upadacitinib in patients with GCA was generally consistent with that in approved indications1 NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., July 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) today announced that it has...Read more
NEW YORK, July 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SELLAS Life Sciences Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SLS) (“SELLAS’’ or the “Company”), a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel therapies for a broad range of cancer indications, today announced that the European Commission, based on a positive opinion issued by the European Medicines Agency (EMA), has granted Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) for SLS009, a novel,...Read more
European Commission grants LIVMARLI marketing authorization for treatment of PFIC in patients three months and older. Approval follows positive opinion from CHMP concluding LIVMARLI’s clinical benefit over existing therapy in PFIC. LIVMARLI also received positive COMP opinion recommending maintenance of Orphan Drug Designation in PFIC. FOSTER CITY, Calif. / Jul 08, 2024 / Business Wire / Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: MIRM)...Read more
First-in-world approval of Dupixent for adults with uncontrolled COPD with raised blood eosinophils based on two landmark Phase 3 trials showing Dupixent significantly reduced exacerbations, improved lung function and also improved health-related quality of life Dupixent is the first new treatment approach for COPD in more than a decade and a new option for approximately 220,000 adults in the European Union (EU) Approval represents...Read more
European Commission decision anticipated in the second half of 2024 BOSTON, June 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a global commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and their families living with rare neuroendocrine diseases, today announced that the European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has...Read more
CAMBRIDGE, MA / ACCESSWIRE / June 28, 2024 / Moderna, Inc. (Nasdaq:MRNA) today announced that the European Medicines Agency's (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has adopted a positive opinion recommending the granting of marketing authorization in the European Union for mRESVIA (mRNA-1345), an mRNA respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine, to protect adults aged 60 years and older from lower respiratory tract...Read more
TARRYTOWN, N.Y., June 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGN) today announced that the European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has adopted a positive opinion recommending conditional marketing authorization of odronextamab to treat adults with relapsed/refractory (R/R) follicular lymphoma (FL) or R/R diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL),...Read more
First of Multiple Planned Global Submissions for Lifileucel in 2024 and 2025 Key Step in Global Expansion to Address >20,000 Patients Annually with Previously Treated Advanced Melanoma SAN CARLOS, Calif., June 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: IOVA), a commercial biotechnology company focused on innovating, developing, and delivering novel polyclonal tumor infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) cell...Read more
WALTHAM, Mass., June 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: APLS) today announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has adopted a negative opinion on the marketing authorization application (MAA) of intravitreal pegcetacoplan for the treatment of geographic atrophy (GA). Notably, there were multiple dissenting votes by CHMP members to this...Read more
If approved by the European Commission, WINREVAIR will be the first activin signaling inhibitor therapy for PAH in Europe, offering a new treatment option for certain adults with this rare, progressive disease Milestone highlights Merck’s focus on global filings to expand access to WINREVAIR and commitment to patients living with PAH RAHWAY, N.J. / Jun 28, 2024 / Business Wire / Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United...Read more
EURneffy positioned to be the first and only needle-free adrenaline option authorized for emergency treatment of allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) in Europe Positive CHMP opinion and recommendation for approval of a mixed application for marketing authorization based on comprehensive data package comparing EURneffy to approved injectable products across a range of dosing scenarios as well as supportive historical data from injectable...Read more
PTC to submit a request for re-examination WARREN, N.J., June 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PTC Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTCT) announced today that the CHMP has issued a negative opinion on the renewal of the conditional marketing authorization of Translarna™ (ataluren) for the treatment of nmDMD. This opinion follows the return of the previously issued negative opinion by the European Commission (EC) for re-review. PTC plans to...Read more
If approved, epcoritamab (TEPKINLY®) will become the first and only bispecific antibody conditionally approved as a monotherapy in the European Union to treat both relapsed or refractory (R/R) follicular lymphoma (FL) and R/R diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), after two or more lines of prior therapy Positive CHMP opinion based on results from the Phase 1/2 EPCORE® NHL-1 study NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., June 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/...Read more
The updated COVID-19 vaccine is tailored to the Omicron JN.1 lineage of SARS-CoV-2 and is recommended for individuals 6 months of age and older Recommendation is based on pre-clinical and epidemiological data showing that the JN.1-adapted monovalent COVID-19 vaccine generates an improved immune response against multiple JN.1 sublineages Doses will be ready to ship to applicable EU member states immediately upon authorization by the...Read more
ABILITY-1 study is currently enrolling patients for the treatment of advanced solid tumors with MDNA11, a novel long-acting IL-2 super-agonist, as a monotherapy or in combination with KEYTRUDA®, at clinical trial sites in U.S.A., Canada, Australia, and Korea Monotherapy expansion and combination escalation data of the ABILITY-1 study are expected in H2 2024 TORONTO and HOUSTON, June 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --...Read more
Novavax's JN.1 COVID-19 vaccine is active against current circulating strains, including KP.2 and KP.3 GAITHERSBURG, Md., June 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX), a global company advancing protein-based vaccines with its Matrix-M™ adjuvant, today announced that it has filed for a type II variation of existing Marketing Authorization with the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for its JN.1 COVID-19 vaccine...Read more
Approval Based on Results from Positive, Global, Phase 3 FRESCO-2 Trial FRUZAQLA (fruquintinib) is the First Novel Targeted Therapy in the EU for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (mCRC) Regardless of Biomarker Status in Over a Decade OSAKA, Japan & CAMBRIDGE, Mass. / Jun 21, 2024 / Business Wire / Takeda (TSE:4502/NYSE:TAK) today announced that the European Commission (EC) approved FRUZAQLA (fruquintinib) as a monotherapy indicated...Read more
Validation is based on results from CheckMate -67T, the first Phase 3 trial of the subcutaneous formulation of Opdivo to evaluate and demonstrate noninferior pharmacokinetics and efficacy vs. its intravenous formulation Application seeks approval for subcutaneous nivolumab formulation to treat multiple Opdivo adult solid tumor indications in the European Union PRINCETON, N.J. / Jun 21, 2024 / Business Wire / Bristol Myers Squibb...Read more
PRINCETON, N.J., June 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CytoSorbents Corporation (NASDAQ: CTSO), a leader in the treatment of life-threatening conditions in the intensive care unit and cardiac surgery using blood purification via its proprietary polymer adsorption technology, announces the launch and immediate availability of its PuriFi™ hemoperfusion machine in the E.U., following approval and certification under the E.U. Medical Device...Read more
NEW YORK, June 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cellectis (the “Company”) (Euronext Growth: ALCLS - NASDAQ: CLLS), a clinical-stage biotechnology company using its pioneering gene-editing platform to develop life-saving cell and gene therapies, announced today that the European Commission (EC) has granted an Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) to its product candidate UCART22, for the treatment of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). UCART22...Read more
cTTP Is an Ultra-rare, Potentially Fatal Blood-Clotting Disorder with Limited Treatment Options; Untreated, Acute TTP Events Have a Mortality Rate of >90%1,2 If Approved in the European Union, rADAMTS13 Will Be the First and Only Recombinant ADAMTS13 Enzyme Replacement Therapy for cTTP Positive Opinion Based on Totality of Evidence, Including Results from the First Randomized, Controlled, Open-label, Crossover Phase...Read more
The positive opinion is based on results from two pivotal Phase 3 trials, INSPIRE and COMMAND, that evaluated the efficacy and safety of risankizumab in adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC)1,2 In both trials, the primary endpoint of clinical remission (per Adapted Mayo Score*) and key secondary endpoints, including endoscopic improvement** and histologic-endoscopic mucosal improvement,† were...Read more
Recommendation for adults with uncontrolled COPD with raised blood eosinophils based on data from two landmark Phase 3 trials demonstrating Dupixent significantly reduced exacerbations and improved lung function If approved, Dupixent would be the first-ever targeted therapy for COPD in the EU and the first new treatment approach for this disease in more than a decade TARRYTOWN, N.Y. and PARIS, May 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --...Read more
STOCKHOLM, May 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Calliditas Therapeutics AB (Nasdaq: CALT) (Nasdaq Stockholm: CALTX) ("Calliditas"), today announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) adopted a positive opinion recommending the granting of full marketing authorisation for Kinpeygo for the treatment of adults with primary immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN). Kinpeygo, which was...Read more
CRANBURY, N.J. / May 29, 2024 / Business Wire / Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCKT), a fully integrated, late-stage biotechnology company advancing a sustainable pipeline of genetic therapies for rare disorders with high unmet need, today announced that the European Commission (EC), based on a positive opinion issued by the Committee for Orphan Medicinal Products (COMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA), has granted orphan...Read more
Review of European marketing application for PKU now initiated WARREN, N.J., May 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PTC Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTCT) announced today that the sepiapterin MAA for PKU has been validated and accepted for review by the EMA. "The validation of the MAA is an important step towards making sepiapterin available to children and adults affected by PKU in Europe," said Matthew B. Klein, M.D., Chief...Read more
SHANGHAI, China & JERSEY CITY, N.J. / May 24, 2024 / Business Wire / Shanghai Henlius Biotech, Inc. (2696.HK) and Organon (NYSE: OGN) today announced that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has validated the marketing authorization applications (MAAs) for HLX14, an investigational Prolia® and Xgeva® (denosumab) biosimilar. Denosumab has been approved in various countries and regions under different trade names for a range of different...Read more
NILEMDO (bempedoic acid), a First-In-Class, Oral Treatment and NUSTENDI (bempedoic Acid / Ezetimibe Fixed-Dose Combination) Receive Label Update Approval from The European Commission as Treatments to Reduce Cardiovascular Risk by Lowering Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDL-C) Levels This Makes Bempedoic Acid the First and Only LDL-C Lowering Treatment Indicated for Primary and Secondary Prevention of Cardiovascular...Read more
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