Approval is based on the Phase 3 KEYNOTE-859 Trial KIRKLAND, QC, April 19, 2024 /CNW/ - Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, announced that Health Canada has granted approval of KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab), Merck's anti-PD-1 therapy, in combination with fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-containing-chemotherapy, for the first-line treatment of adult patients with locally advanced...Read more
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / April 19, 2024 / Sunshine Biopharma Inc. (NASDAQ:SBFM), a pharmaceutical company offering and researching life-saving medicines in a variety of therapeutic areas including oncology and antivirals, is happy to announce that its wholly owned generic pharmaceutical subsidiary, Nora Pharma, has received approval for its first Biosimilar product. Nora Pharma has received approval from Health Canada for the...Read more
Results from the Phase 3 SELECT-GCA study showed 46 percent of patients with giant cell arteritis (GCA) who were treated with upadacitinib (RINVOQ®; 15 mg) with a 26-week steroid taper regimen achieved sustained remission from week 12 through week 52 compared to 29 percent of patients receiving placebo with a 52-week steroid taper regimen1 The safety profile in GCA was generally consistent with that in approved indications, and no new...Read more
Approval based on Phase III ALINA study showing Alecensa reduced the risk of disease recurrence or death by an unprecedented 76% in people with ALK-positive early-stage resected non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) This approval helps address an urgent unmet need, with about half of people living with early-stage NSCLC experiencing disease recurrence following surgery, despite adjuvant chemotherapy The National Comprehensive...Read more
ENTYVIO is Now Available in the U.S. in Both IV and Subcutaneous Administrations for Maintenance Treatment of Adults with Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn’s Disease OSAKA, Japan & CAMBRIDGE, Mass. / Apr 18, 2024 / Business Wire / Takeda (TSE:4502/NYSE:TAK) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved ENTYVIO® (vedolizumab) subcutaneous (SC) administration for maintenance...Read more
Collaboration leverages variant bio's cutting-edge genomic discovery platform and evotec's integrated end-to-end R&D platform and disease area expertise to address unmet medical need in fibrotic indications Commercial terms include research funding and milestones and/or royalty payments to evotec based on the overall success of the program HAMBURG, Germany and SEATTLE, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Evotec SE...Read more
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. and NESS ZIONA, Israel, April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BiomX Inc. (NYSE American: PHGE) (“BiomX” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage company advancing novel natural and engineered phage therapies that target specific pathogenic bacteria, today announced the appointment of Susan Blum to its Board of Directors. Ms. Blum was also appointed to serve as a member and chair of the audit committee of the Board. “We are...Read more
TEL AVIV, Israel, April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PainReform Ltd. (Nasdaq: PRFX) (“PainReform” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the reformulation of established therapeutics, today announced the closing of its previously announced public offering of an aggregate of 5,000,000 of the Company’s ordinary shares (or ordinary share equivalents) and warrants to purchase up to 5,000,000...Read more
Tirzepatide achieved a mean apnea-hypopnea index reduction of up to 63% (about 30 fewer events per hour), meeting all primary and key secondary endpoints in two phase 3 clinical trials Tirzepatide meaningfully improved sleep apnea symptoms in those with moderate-to-severe OSA and obesity with and without PAP therapy, and based on these results Lilly plans to submit these data for global regulatory reviews INDIANAPOLIS, April 17,...Read more
Results from the Phase III study showed that subcutaneous (SC) injection was consistent with IV infusion and demonstrated near-complete suppression of relapse activity (97%) and MRI lesions (97.2%) through 48 weeks The twice-yearly, 10-minute SC injection has the potential to expand the usage of Ocrevus to treatment centers without IV infrastructure or with IV capacity limitations U.S. FDA and EMA accepted filings based on...Read more
The article published in Aesthetic Surgery Journal supports safety and duration of effect for temporary improvement in the appearance of moderate to severe glabellar lines presented at the 2023 ASDS Annual Meeting Data showed duration effect of 26 weeks, or 6 months, based on a ≥ 1-point Glabellar Line Scale (GLS) improvement and return to baseline value using the Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. / Apr 17, 2024...Read more
HAMBURG, GERMANY / ACCESSWIRE / April 17, 2024 / Evotec SE (Frankfurt Stock Exchange:EVT, MDAX/TecDAX, ISIN: DE0005664809; NASDAQ:EVO) today announced the appointment of Aurélie Dalbiez as the Company's new Chief People Officer ("CPO"), effective 15 June 2024. Aurélie will be joining Evotec's Management Board, bringing with her a wealth of experience and expertise in Human Resources leadership. In her role as CPO, Aurélie will oversee...Read more
2024 First-Quarter reported sales growth of 2.3% to $21.4 Billion with operational growth of 3.9%* and adjusted operational growth of 4.0%* Adjusted operational growth excluding COVID-19 Vaccine of 7.7%* 2024 First-Quarter Earnings per share (EPS) increased to $2.20 and adjusted EPS increased to $2.71 or 12.4%* Company increasing the midpoint for Full-Year 2024 operational sales5 and adjusted operational EPS guidance NEW...Read more
Longest survival follow-up ever reported for immunotherapy treatment in this setting WILMINGTON, Del. / Apr 16, 2024 / Business Wire / Updated exploratory results from the TOPAZ-1 Phase III trial showed AstraZeneca’s IMFINZI® (durvalumab) in combination with standard-of-care chemotherapy demonstrated a clinically meaningful long-term overall survival (OS) benefit at three years for patients with advanced biliary tract cancer...Read more
Planning Underway for Phase 3 Development of Tezepelumab in COPD THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) today provided an update regarding the results of the Phase 2a COURSE trial for TEZSPIRE® (tezepelumab-ekko) in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which were accepted for presentation in the Clinical Trials Symposium at The American Thoracic Society (ATS) 2024 International...Read more
Almost 80% of patients with Huntington's disease (HD) chorea were able to achieve optimal dosing within four weeks with the 4-week Titration Kit in final START study results START study results further support real-world effectiveness, safety, adherence and patient satisfaction with the 4-week Titration Kit for AUSTEDO AUSTEDO remains the only vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT2) inhibitor available with 3-year data for this...Read more
Novel 505(b)(2) presentation of a key injectable for treating non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer and malignant pleural mesothelioma, does not require reconstitution, dilution, or refrigeration Amneal plans to launch two to three branded oncology 505(b)(2) products per year going forward – this is the first of 2024 BRIDGEWATER, N.J. / Apr 16, 2024 / Business Wire / Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMRX) (“Amneal” or the...Read more
PALO ALTO, Calif., April 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Scilex Holding Company (Nasdaq: SCLX, “Scilex” or “Company”), an innovative revenue-generating company focused on acquiring, developing and commercializing non-opioid pain management products for the treatment of acute and chronic pain, today provided certain preliminary unaudited financial results for gross and net sales for ZTlido® for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, and proposed...Read more
Leveraging ProPhase Labs’ AI platform, massive genomics database and patented esophageal cancer insights for Antibody Drug Conjugates development. Garden City, NY, April 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ProPhase Labs, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRPH) (“ProPhase” or the “Company”), a biopharma, genomics, and diagnostics Company, today announced an innovative step forward in cancer treatment research with the introduction of Project ZenQ-AI. This...Read more
(Please see important safety information below) NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / April 16, 2024 / Petros Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Petros," or the "Company") (NASDAQ:PTPI), a company focused on expanding consumer access to medication through over-the- counter (OTC) drug development programs, announces it has received positive feedback from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (the "FDA," or the "Agency") following the FDA's informal review of...Read more
Columvi, in combination with chemotherapy, demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in overall survival for people with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma Data from the STARGLO study will be submitted to health authorities and presented at an upcoming medical meeting SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. / Apr 15, 2024 / Business Wire / Genentech, a member of the Roche Group (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX:...Read more
APPLAUSE-IgAN is first and only Phase III study to demonstrate significant proteinuria reduction by targeting the complement system in patients with IgAN1 IgAN is a heterogeneous, progressive, rare kidney disease and is a major cause of chronic kidney disease worldwide2; complement activation is a key driver of glomerular inflammation in IgAN3,4 There is a need for effective, targeted therapies for IgAN2,5; up to 30% of patients with...Read more
New generic Multiple Sclerosis treatment option, PrGlatiramer Acetate Injection 20 mg/mL for once-daily injection, available for one of the largest MS populations in the world ETOBICOKE, ON, April 15, 2024 /CNW/ -- Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS), a global healthcare company, today announced the launch in Canada of PrGlatiramer Acetate Injection 20 mg/mL for once-daily injection, the first generic bioequivalent version of Teva's...Read more
PITTSBURGH, April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS), a global healthcare company, today announced that Corinne Le Goff has joined the company as Chief Commercial Officer and will become a member of the company's Executive Leadership Team, effective today. Le Goff is an accomplished biotechnology and pharmaceutical executive with more than 25 years of experience leading and building highly successful teams...Read more
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, April 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BioSyent Inc. (“BioSyent”, “the Company”, TSX Venture: RX) is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary, BioSyent Pharma Inc. (“BioSyent Pharma”), has extended its Exclusive License and Distribution Agreement with its European partner for the RepaGyn® and Proktis-M® products, extending BioSyent Pharma’s exclusive Canadian rights to these products until 2032. “RepaGyn®...Read more
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., April 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eagle Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: EGRX) (“Eagle” or the “Company”) today announced that data from the Company’s Phase III trial demonstrating the sustained response of amisulpride for the rescue treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting (“PONV”) will be presented at the upcoming American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (ASPAN) 2024 National Conference, which is being...Read more
Interim analysis of an ongoing 156-week extension study supports long-term safety, tolerability and efficacy of atogepant 60 mg to prevent chronic and episodic migraine Seventy percent of subjects achieved ≥50% reduction in monthly migraine days at Weeks 13-16 and this was consistent during the 48 weeks of open-label treatment Findings will be showcased in an oral presentation at the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Annual Meeting...Read more
Additional indication for pediatric patients with severe eosinophilic asthma WILMINGTON, Del. / Apr 11, 2024 / Business Wire / AstraZeneca’s FASENRA® (benralizumab) is now approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for add-on maintenance treatment for patients with severe asthma aged 6 to 11 with an eosinophilic phenotype.1 FASENRA was first approved in 2017 as an add-on maintenance for the treatment of severe eosinophilic...Read more
The Elecsys® pTau217 plasma biomarker test is being developed as part of an ongoing partnership between Roche and Eli Lilly and Company Once approved, the test will aid healthcare providers in identifying amyloid pathology, a key feature of Alzheimer’s disease Roche and Lilly believe the test could play an important role in improving access to early and accurate Alzheimer’s diagnosis Basel, 11 April 2024 - Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX:...Read more
AJOVY confirms efficacy in new Phase 3 data significantly reducing the number of migraine days per month All critical efficacy endpoints met significance as set out apriori through hierarchical testing AJOVY confirmed a favorable safety profile TEL AVIV, Israel & PARSIPPANY, N.J. / Apr 11, 2024 / Business Wire / Teva Pharmaceuticals, a U.S. affiliate of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE and TASE: TEVA), today announced...Read more
LAVAL, QC / ACCESSWIRE / April 11, 2024 / Bausch Health, Canada Inc., part of Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE:BHC) (TSX:BHC), today announced that its topical prescription treatment for acne vulgaris, PrARAZLOTM (tazarotene lotion, 0.045% w/w), is now available to patients through BC PharmaCare, the public drug program of British Columbia. ARAZLO is the only tazarotene lotion treatment approved by Health Canada for the topical...Read more
MONTREAL, April 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Theratechnologies Inc. (“Theratechnologies” or the “Company”) (TSX: TH) (NASDAQ: THTX), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies, today announced that the Company’s President and CEO, Paul Lévesque will be presenting at the 2024 Bloom Burton & Co. Healthcare Investor Conference, which is taking place April 16-17 in Toronto,...Read more
Approximately half of all patients with metastatic breast cancer (mBC) express low levels of HER2.1 Patients with HER2-low status may now be eligible for HER2-targeted treatment, which could significantly improve their outcome.2 The VENTANA HER2 (4B5) test is the only approved companion diagnostic indicated as an aid in the assessment of HER2-low status in metastatic breast cancer patients. TUCSON, Ariz., April 10, 2024...Read more
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. / Apr 10, 2024 / Business Wire / Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMRX) announced today that the Company will release its first quarter 2024 financial results on Friday, May 3, 2024, prior to market open. The Company will host a conference call and live webcast with the investment community at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The financial results and live webcast will be accessible through the Investor Relations section of...Read more
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, April 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BioSyent Inc. (“BioSyent”, TSX Venture: RX) is pleased to announce that it will be presenting at the upcoming 2024 Bloom Burton & Co. Healthcare Investor Conference. The conference will be held in Toronto at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (North Building) on Tuesday, April 16 and Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Mr. René Goehrum, President and CEO of BioSyent, will present...Read more
Q1 2024 consolidated revenue of $16.2 million Report marks third consecutive quarter of near-flat-to-positive Adjusted EBITDA1 FY2024 revenue guidance confirmed between $87 and $90 million and an Adjusted EBITDA in the range of $13-15 million Acceleration of Phase 1 trial of sudocetaxel zendusortide in advanced ovarian cancer with enrollment of next cohort of patients underway at higher dose level MONTREAL, April 10, 2024 (GLOBE...Read more
ABRYSVO met its trial primary endpoints in adults aged 18 to 59 with an increased respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) disease risk. The vaccine was well-tolerated and demonstrated an immune response non-inferior to adults aged 60 years and older Pfizer intends to submit these findings to regulatory agencies to seek approval of ABRYSVO in adults 18 to 59 years of age NEW YORK / Apr 09, 2024 / Business Wire / Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) today...Read more
BAUDETTE, Minn., April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ANI or the Company) (Nasdaq: ANIP) today announced the launch of Baclofen Oral Suspension, a generic version of the reference listed drug (RLD) Fleqsuvy®. "The launch of Baclofen Oral Suspension represents another entry for ANI into a rapidly growing limited competition market. We are proud of our ability to recognize the market need and provide our customers...Read more
MONTREAL, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Knight Therapeutics Inc. (TSX: GUD) (“Knight”), a leading pan-American (ex-US) specialty pharmaceutical company, announced today that Samira Sakhia, President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to present a corporate update at the Bloom Burton & Co. Healthcare Investor Conference on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. ET at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto. A copy of...Read more
TORONTO, April 9, 2024 /CNW/ - HLS Therapeutics Inc. (HLS or the Company) (TSX: HLS), a pharmaceutical company focusing on addressing unmet needs in the treatment of psychiatric disorders and cardiovascular disease, announces that Craig Millian, Chief Executive Officer, will present at the Bloom Burton & Co. Healthcare Investor Conference, which takes place April 16-17, 2024 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building,...Read more
Launching Co-Pay programs for ZTlido® and ELYXYB® for commercially insured patients Multi-State Medicaid Pharmaceutical Purchasing Group added ELYXYB® to its purchasing pool PALO ALTO, Calif., April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Scilex Holding Company (Nasdaq: SCLX, “Scilex” or “Company”), an innovative revenue-generating company focused on acquiring, developing and commercializing non-opioid pain management products for the...Read more
ANN ARBOR, MI / ACCESSWIRE / April 9, 2024 / Zomedica Corp. (NYSE American:ZOM) ("Zomedica" or the "Company"), a veterinary health company offering point-of-care diagnostic and therapeutic device products for equine and companion animals, today announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Larry Heaton, will present at the Noble Capital Markets' Emerging Growth Virtual Healthcare Equity Conference on Wednesday, April 17, 9:30 a.m. - 10:00...Read more
JERSEY CITY, N.J., April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SCYNEXIS, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCYX), a biotechnology company pioneering innovative medicines to overcome and prevent difficult-to-treat and drug-resistant infections, today announced the presentation of preclinical efficacy data on its second-generation fungerp candidate SCY-247 at the 34th European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) in Barcelona, Spain from...Read more
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Optimi Health Corp. (CSE: OPTI) (OTCQX: OPTHF) (FRA: 8BN), a leading Health Canada licensed psychedelics pharmaceutical manufacturer, specializing in controlled substances such as natural psilocybin and MDMA, is proud to announce the signing of an international natural psilocybin supply agreement with New Zealand-Based Mātai Medical Research Institute (Mātai), on behalf...Read more
MONTREAL, April 9, 2024 /CNW/ - Valeo Pharma Inc. (TSX: VPH) (OTCQB: VPHIF) (FSE: VP2) ("Valeo" or the "Company"), a Canadian pharmaceutical company, today announced that Steve Saviuk, Valeo's Chief Executive Officer, will present and participate in one-on-one meetings at the 2024 Bloom Burton & Co. Healthcare Investor Conference, which is scheduled to take place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto from April...Read more
BOULDER, CO / ACCESSWIRE / April 9, 2024 / Sonoma Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNOA), a global healthcare leader developing and producing patented Microcyn® technology based stabilized hypochlorous acid (HOCl) products for a wide range of applications, including wound, eye, oral and nasal care, dermatological conditions, podiatry, animal health care and non-toxic disinfectants, today announced the expansion of its Microcyn®...Read more
Late-breaking data to be featured in an oral presentation at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) annual meeting on Monday, April 8 and highlighted as part of the official meeting press program PRINCETON, N.J. / Apr 08, 2024 / Business Wire / Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) today announced data from the cohorts of the Phase 1/ 2 KRYSTAL-1 study evaluating KRAZATI® (adagrasib) in combination with cetuximab for the...Read more
SHANGHAI, China & JERSEY CITY, N.J. / Apr 08, 2024 / Business Wire / Shanghai Henlius Biotech, Inc. (2696.HK) and Organon (NYSE: OGN) announced that the phase 3 comparative clinical trial for the investigational Prolia® and Xgeva® (denosumab) biosimilar HLX14 met the primary endpoints. In 2022, Henlius entered into a license and supply agreement with Organon for the exclusive commercialization rights to two biosimilar candidates,...Read more
ROCKVILLE, Md., April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: SUPN), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing products for the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) diseases, today announced a regulatory update for SPN-830. SPN-830 is an investigational apomorphine infusion device for the continuous treatment of motor fluctuations (“off” episodes) in Parkinson’s disease (PD)...Read more
Findings Presented on VASCEPA Utility in REDUCE-IT Patient Subgroups by Baseline High/Low Lp(a), LDL-C Levels Lp(a) Results Published Simultaneously in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC) TORONTO, April 8, 2024 /CNW/ - HLS Therapeutics Inc. (HLS or the Company) (TSX: HLS), a pharmaceutical company focusing on addressing unmet needs in the treatment of psychiatric disorders and cardiovascular disease, today...Read more
Novel camptothecin-peptide conjugates are well tolerated and associated with significant tumor regression in colorectal cancer and triple-negative breast cancer xenograft models SORT1 gene silencing results in drastic decrease in peptide-drug conjugate uptake which supports a SORT1-mediated internalization process Poster presentation broadens evidence supporting potential utility of platform-derived peptide-drug conjugates alone or in...Read more
WINNIPEG, MB / ACCESSWIRE / April 8, 2024 / Medicure Inc. ("Medicure" or the "Company") (TSXV:MPH) (OTCPINK:MCUJF), a company focused on the development and commercialization of pharmaceuticals and healthcare products for patients and prescribers in the United States market, today reported its results from operations for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2023. Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2023 Highlights: Recorded total...Read more
V-INITIATE trial demonstrates that early initiation with Leqvio, prior to guideline-recommended ezetimibe, for ASCVD patients unable to achieve LDL-C goal on statin therapy alone led to significant LDL-C reduction vs. clinician-determined usual care (60% vs. 7% respectively)1 A significantly greater proportion of the ASCVD patients receiving Leqvio achieved guideline-recommended LDL-C goal vs. the usual care arm while maintaining...Read more
Long-term treatment with KarXT was associated with continued improvements in symptoms of schizophrenia across all efficacy measures at 52 weeks More than 75% of participants achieved >30% improvement in symptoms from baseline, as measured by the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) total score, at one year Participants previously on placebo in acute trials experienced significant reduction of symptoms beginning at week two...Read more
KarXT demonstrated a favorable long-term metabolic profile where most patients experienced stability or improvements on metabolic parameters over 52 weeks of treatment A majority of patients (65%) experienced reductions in weight over the course of the trial, with a mean weight decrease of 2.6kg observed at one year Data show no significant changes related to prolactin or clinically meaningful changes in movement disorder scale...Read more
PK modeling data provide insights into potential dosing conversions and strategies for switching to UZEDY from a long-acting injectable (LAI) formulation of risperidone microspheres (R064766) Additional UZEDY data include a new analysis from the Phase 3 RISE trial reinforcing its efficacy and safety profile in adults with schizophrenia ADVANCE, a global survey study, will also provide real-world findings on LAI utilization from...Read more
Expanded indication for this one-time infusion will provide more patients with a potential period away from their multiple myeloma treatment as early as first relapse Approval is based on results from the Phase 3 CARTITUDE-4 study, in which treatment with CARVYKTI® in 1-3 prior lines of therapy reduced the risk of disease progression or death by 59 percent compared to standard therapies HORSHAM, Pa., April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/...Read more
Enhances Johnson & Johnson’s Ability to Transform the Treatment Landscape for Cardiovascular Disease and Continue to Improve Patient Outcomes Extends Johnson & Johnson MedTech’s Position in Highest-Growth, Innovation-Oriented Segments of Cardiovascular Intervention Accelerates Sales Growth and Accretive to Operating Margin for Both Johnson & Johnson and Johnson & Johnson MedTech Conference Call at 8:30 a.m. ET To...Read more
First and only immunotherapy to demonstrate survival benefit in this setting in a global Phase III trial WILMINGTON, Del. / Apr 05, 2024 / Business Wire / Positive high-level results of the ADRIATIC Phase III trial showed AstraZeneca’s IMFINZI® (durvalumab) demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in the dual primary endpoints of overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) in patients...Read more
Based on three Phase II trials of AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo’s ENHERTU which showed clinically meaningful responses across a broad range of tumors ENHERTU now has five approved indications with the latest in HER2-expressing (IHC 3+) metastatic cancers WILMINGTON, Del. / Apr 05, 2024 / Business Wire / AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo's ENHERTU® (fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki) has been approved in the US for the treatment of adult...Read more
Abecma tripled progression-free survival compared to standard regimens in the Phase 3 KarMMa-3 trial, with a 51% reduction in risk of disease progression or death and a well-established safety profile Expanded approval brings this personalized CAR T cell therapy to more patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma earlier in their treatment journey as a one-time infusion offering meaningful treatment-free intervals when...Read more
HONG KONG and SHANGHAI, China and FLORHAM PARK, N.J., April 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HUTCHMED (China) Limited (“HUTCHMED”) (Nasdaq/AIM:HCM; HKEX:13) today announces that new and updated data from several studies of compounds discovered by HUTCHMED will be presented at the upcoming American Association of Cancer Research (“AACR”) Annual Meeting 2024, taking place on April 5-10, 2024 in San Diego, California. Initial preclinical data...Read more
JUPITER, FL, April 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Safety Shot, Inc. (Nasdaq: SHOT) (The “Company” or “Safety Shot”) is pleased to announce a private placement (the “Offering”) of $5 million from a private institutional investor, Core 4 Capital Corp. On April 4, 2024, Safety Shot raised gross proceeds of $5 million from the issuance of 2,369,668 shares at a price of $2.11 per share. No warrants were attached in the terms of the Offering....Read more
MONTREAL, April 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Theratechnologies Inc. (“Theratechnologies” or the “Company”) (TSX: TH) (NASDAQ: THTX), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies, today announced the appointment of Elina Tea, Chief Financial Officer at GLS North America, to its Board of Directors and as a member of the Company’s Audit Committee. Ms. Tea will be Investissement Québec’s...Read more
RAHWAY, N.J. / Apr 04, 2024 / Business Wire / Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, today announced it has initiated a Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating MK-1084, an investigational oral selective KRAS G12C inhibitor, in combination with KEYTRUDA for the first-line treatment of certain patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors harbor KRAS G12C mutations and express PD-L1...Read more
Teva and mAbxience enter into a strategic global partnership for in-licensing of an oncology biosimilar candidate Agreement signals a major step in mAbxience's global expansion strategy and advances a key element of Teva’s Pivot to Growth strategy to expand its biosimilar pipeline through business development Teva-mAbxience partnership reflects the companies' shared commitment to expand access to critical healthcare solutions to more...Read more
Grifols’ in vitro nucleic acid test detects four types of arboviruses, helping mitigate the risk of transfusion-transmitted infections Arboviruses are a growing emerging threat, with changes in climate and increasing global connectivity making the geographic spread more prevalent CE mark for Grifols’ Procleix ArboPlex Assay reinforces the company’s leadership in transfusion medicine and commitment to ensuring the safety of the world’s...Read more
YARDLEY, Pa., April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Optinose (NASDAQ:OPTN), a pharmaceutical company focused on patients treated by ear, nose and throat (ENT) and allergy specialists, today announced that members of its management team will present a company overview and business update at the Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference on April 10, 2024 at 2:15 p.m. ET. To listen to a webcast of the presentation live, please visit the Investors...Read more
New and expanded distribution agreements expected to generate approximately $1 million in annual revenues for Rockwell Medical WIXOM, Mich. / Apr 04, 2024 / Business Wire / Rockwell Medical, Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq: RMTI), a healthcare company that develops, manufactures, commercializes, and distributes a portfolio of hemodialysis products to dialysis providers worldwide, today announced that it entered into a new and expanded...Read more
BOULDER, CO / ACCESSWIRE / April 4, 2024 / Sonoma Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:SNOA), a global healthcare leader developing and producing patented Microcyn® technology based stabilized hypochlorous acid (HOCl) products for a wide range of applications, including wound, eye, oral and nasal care, dermatological conditions and podiatry, reported a recent publication in the journal Neurourology and Urodynamics highlighting the potential for...Read more
BASKING RIDGE, N.J. & RAHWAY, N.J. / Apr 03, 2024 / Business Wire / Daiichi Sankyo (TSE: 4568) and Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, announced today that the first patient has been dosed in the REJOICE-Ovarian01 phase 2/3 trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of investigational raludotatug deruxtecan (R-DXd) in patients with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer. The phase 2 portion of the trial...Read more
Offering $200 Off the First CoolSculpting® Treatment IRVINE, Calif., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company (NYSE: ABBV) is announcing its second annual CoolMonth celebration featuring CoolSculpting® Elite. From April 1 through April 30, 2024, consumers can access CoolSavings promotions to help accelerate their body contouring journey. Leveraging last year's success, which saw more than 62,000 treatments...Read more
LAVAL, QC / ACCESSWIRE / April 3, 2024 / Bausch Health, Canada Inc., part of Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE:BHC) (TSX:BHC), today announced the first public drug plan listings for PrUCERIS® (budesonide) aerosol foam to treat mild to moderate distal ulcerative colitis in adults.1 UCERIS is now available for patients through the public drug plans of five Canadian provinces: Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick and Nova...Read more
LAKE FOREST, Ill., April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Assertio Holdings, Inc. (“Assertio” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ASRT), a pharmaceutical company with comprehensive commercial capabilities offering differentiated products to patients, today announced effectiveness of the appointment of Sigurd (Sig) Kirk to its board of directors. He will serve on the Audit and Compensation committees. Kirk is a senior corporate business development...Read more
Recent acquisition of Adaptive Phage Therapeutics creates leader in phage therapy with advanced, clinical-stage pipeline Closed concurrent $50 million financing to support BX004 and BX211 programs through key data readouts expected in 2025 Patient recruitment on track in BX211 Phase 2 trial in Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis (“DFO”), with topline results expected in Q1 2025 Company will host a conference call...Read more
GAITHERSBURG, Md., April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shuttle Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SHPH), a discovery and development stage specialty pharmaceutical company focused on improving the outcomes of cancer patients treated with radiation therapy (“RT”), today announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Anatoly Dritschilo, will be participating in the Emerging Growth Conference. Dr. Dritschilo’s presentation will be on...Read more
Application based on results from the TROPION-Breast01 phase 3 trial Additional BLA under review in the U.S. for Daiichi Sankyo and AstraZeneca’s datopotamab deruxtecan for patients with advanced nonsquamous non-small cell lung cancer TOKYO & BASKING RIDGE, N.J. / Apr 02, 2024 / Business Wire / Daiichi Sankyo (TSE: 4568) and AstraZeneca’s (LSE/STO/Nasdaq: AZN) Biologics License Application (BLA) for datopotamab deruxtecan...Read more
Approval of Reblozyl is based on head-to-head, pivotal Phase 3 COMMANDS study, in which Reblozyl nearly doubled the percentage of patients achieving transfusion independence and hemoglobin increase, along with increased durability compared to epoetin alfa This is the fourth authorized indication in Europe for Reblozyl, a first-in-class treatment for patients with disease-related anemia and the first therapy to demonstrate superior...Read more
A Novel TCR Vβ bifunctional selective T cell activator molecule for solid tumor treatment Marengo to receive an associated milestone payment and eligible for additional future milestone payments, and tiered royalties CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Marengo Therapeutics, Inc, a clinical-stage biotech company pioneering a new way to activate T cells that target the Vβ chain of the T cell receptor (TCR) and...Read more
NDA accepted and both fruquintinib and sintilimab granted Priority Review, following Breakthrough Therapy designation in July 2023 First regulatory filing for fruquintinib for use in combination with a leading immune checkpoint inhibitor HONG KONG, SHANGHAI, China & FLORHAM PARK, N.J., April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HUTCHMED (China) Limited (“HUTCHMED”) (Nasdaq/AIM:HCM; HKEX:13) and Innovent Biologics, Inc....Read more
MELT-300 Pivotal Phase 3 Program Topline Readout Expected in Q4 2024 NASHVILLE, Tenn. / Apr 02, 2024 / Business Wire / Melt Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Melt”), a clinical‑stage pharmaceutical company developing novel approaches for procedural sedation, today announced the completion of its Series B Preferred Stock financing of approximately $24 million from new and existing investors at a pre‑money valuation that increased nearly 150% from...Read more
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Optimi Health Corp. (CSE: OPTI) (OTCQX: OPTHF) (FRA: 8BN), a leading Health Canada licensed psychedelics pharmaceutical manufacturer, specializing in controlled substances such as natural psilocybin and MDMA, is pleased to announce that three validation batches of its Natural Psilocybin Extract have undergone full release testing and have been issued the Certificate of...Read more
Ketamir-2 is a potential treatment for certain major mental health disorders impacting millions of people in the U.S. MIAMI, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MIRA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: MIRA) ("MIRA" or the "Company"), a pre-clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on the treatment of neurologic and neuropsychiatric disorders, today shares updates on the ongoing pre-clinical studies of its investigational...Read more
Nitrate patients subgroup demonstrated 100% correct self-selection when utilizing the web app technology with the drug facts label compared to 40% when using drug facts label alone (among 86% vs. 56% of all users) underscoring the significant potential benefits of technology assistance in an OTC setting (Please see important safety information below) NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / April 2, 2024 / Petros Pharmaceuticals, Inc....Read more
TEL AVIV, Israel, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PainReform Ltd. (Nasdaq: PRFX) ("PainReform" or the "Company"), a clinical-stage specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the reformulation of established therapeutics, today announced it has reached the 50% enrollment target for the second part of Phase 3 clinical trial of PRF-110 in bunionectomy. In total, over 200 patients have been enrolled, of up to approximately 400 patients at...Read more
Approval of first-in-class, oral, Factor D inhibitor based on results from pivotal ALPHA Phase III trial WILMINGTON, Del. / Apr 01, 2024 / Business Wire / VOYDEYA™ (danicopan) has been approved in the US as add-on therapy to ravulizumab or eculizumab for the treatment of extravascular hemolysis (EVH) in adults with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH).1 VOYDEYA is a first-in-class, oral, Factor D inhibitor developed as an add-on...Read more
Molson Coors’ President and Chief Executive Officer brings valuable business leadership and global public company experience to Zoetis Board PARSIPPANY, N.J. / Apr 01, 2024 / Business Wire / Zoetis Inc. (NYSE: ZTS) today announced the appointment of Gavin D.K. Hattersley, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Molson Coors Beverage Company, to its Board of Directors. Mr. Hattersley brings global public company leadership...Read more
Collaboration combines Teva’s expertise in respiratory technology development and Launch Therapeutics’ innovative late-stage drug development model to progress Teva’s Dual-Action Asthma Rescue Inhaler (TEV-‘248) program Development funding agreement to provide up to $150 million to offset program costs and to accelerate clinical research for Teva's TEV-‘248 program in line with Teva's Pivot to Growth strategy to step up innovation and...Read more
PITTSBURGH, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS), a global healthcare company, today announced the U.S. commercial launch of RYZUMVI™ (phentolamine ophthalmic solution) 0.75% for the treatment of pharmacologically-induced mydriasis produced by adrenergic agonists (e.g., phenylephrine) or parasympatholytic (e.g., tropicamide) agents in the United States. RYZUMVI is now the only U.S. commercially...Read more
New Directors Join the Board's Renamed Finance, Strategy and Oversight Committee Reaches Cooperation Agreement with Ancora GREENFIELD, Ind., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) today announced that it has appointed two new independent directors, Kathy Turner and Craig Wallace, to its Board of Directors (the "Board"), effective immediately, expanding the Board to 14 members. Ms. Turner...Read more
| Company | Change | Last Trade |
|---|---|---|
| Amgen | 6.18 2.35 | $268.93 |
| Biogen | 3.86 2.03 | $194.38 |
| Johnson & Johnson | 2.17 1.49 | $147.91 |
| Novartis | 1.79 1.93 | $94.36 |
| AbbVie | 1.75 1.06 | $166.41 |
| Amphastar Pharmaceuticals | 1.36 3.52 | $40.01 |
| Sanofi | 0.91 2.00 | $46.30 |
| ANI Pharmaceuticals | 0.90 1.39 | $65.48 |
| Perrigo | 0.86 2.87 | $30.80 |
| Walgreens Boots Alliance | 0.65 3.70 | $18.24 |
| PTC Therapeutics | 0.63 2.55 | $25.32 |
| Bristol-Myers Squibb | 0.63 1.30 | $48.93 |
| Pfizer | 0.61 2.40 | $26.00 |
| Gilead Sciences | 0.60 0.91 | $66.76 |
| Merck | 0.58 0.46 | $125.81 |
Immix Biopharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering a novel class of CAR-T cell therapies and Tissue-Specific Therapeutics targeting oncology and immuno-dysregulated diseases with >75 patients treated to-date. The company's lead cell therapy asset is NXC-201 in multiple myeloma...
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Immix Biopharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering a novel class of CAR-T cell therapies and Tissue-Specific Therapeutics targeting oncology and immuno-dysregulated diseases with >75 patients treated to-date. Our lead cell therapy asset is NXC-201...
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