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Capricor adcom setback leaves deramiocel fate with FDA

An FDA advisory panel voted 9-3 against effectiveness of deramiocel for DMD cardiomyopathy, but the PDUFA date of 22 August 2026 remains in place.
An FDA advisory panel voted 9-3 against effectiveness of deramiocel for DMD cardiomyopathy, but the PDUFA date of 22 August 2026 remains in place.
Regulatory Science

Eton Pharmaceuticals files PAS to extend KHINDIVI to under-fives

Eton has submitted a Prior Approval Supplement to the FDA seeking to expand KHINDIVI's hydrocortisone label to children under five with adrenal insufficiency.
Eton has submitted a Prior Approval Supplement to the FDA seeking to expand KHINDIVI's hydrocortisone label to children under five with adrenal insufficiency.
Biologics

Keros Therapeutics earns $20m milestone as elritercept Phase 3 enrols

Keros will receive a $20m payment from Takeda after the ELRiSE MDS Phase 3 trial dosed its first patient, with 25% to be distributed to
Keros will receive a $20m payment from Takeda after the ELRiSE MDS Phase 3 trial dosed its first patient, with 25% to be distributed to
Biologics

Madrigal Pharmaceuticals posts $364m Q2 Rezdiffra sales, up 71%

Madrigal's MASH therapy Rezdiffra surpassed 50,000 active patients and nearly $1.3bn in trailing annual sales as the company advanced an oral GLP
Madrigal's MASH therapy Rezdiffra surpassed 50,000 active patients and nearly $1.3bn in trailing annual sales as the company advanced an oral GLP
Biologics

Sanofi upgrades 2026 guidance after 17.8% Q2 sales growth

Sanofi posted Q2 net sales of €11.6 billion, lifted by Dupixent and pharma launches, and raised its full-year sales growth target to around
Sanofi posted Q2 net sales of €11.6 billion, lifted by Dupixent and pharma launches, and raised its full-year sales growth target to around

TScan Therapeutics doses first patient in Phase 3 ALLOHA-2 trial

TScan's TCR-T therapy TSC-101 has entered pivotal Phase 3 testing in AML and MDS patients following allogeneic stem cell transplant.
TScan's TCR-T therapy TSC-101 has entered pivotal Phase 3 testing in AML and MDS patients following allogeneic stem cell transplant.
Biologics

Allogene wins FDA RMAT and Fast Track tags for cema-cel in LBCL

Allogene's allogeneic CAR T candidate cema-cel gained dual FDA designations backed by ALPHA3 interim data showing 58% MRD clearance in first-line large
Allogene's allogeneic CAR T candidate cema-cel gained dual FDA designations backed by ALPHA3 interim data showing 58% MRD clearance in first-line large
Biologics

Claris Bio raises $118m Series B to fund pivotal LSCD eye-drop study

The New Jersey biotech secured the round from eight investors to advance CSB-001, a recombinant protein eye drop, into two pivotal trials in 2027.
The New Jersey biotech secured the round from eight investors to advance CSB-001, a recombinant protein eye drop, into two pivotal trials in 2027.
Biologics
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Pfizer-BioNTech win EC nod for XFG-adapted COVID-19 vaccine

The European Commission has authorised the 2026-2027 COMIRNATY formula targeting the XFG variant of JN.1, covering all 27 EU member states plus Iceland
The European Commission has authorised the 2026-2027 COMIRNATY formula targeting the XFG variant of JN.1, covering all 27 EU member states plus Iceland
Biologics

Ipsen raises FY 2026 guidance after 23.5% CER sales growth in H1

Ipsen lifted its full-year sales growth target to above 20% at CER after H1 revenues hit €2.19bn, driven by pipeline progress across oncology
Ipsen lifted its full-year sales growth target to above 20% at CER after H1 revenues hit €2.19bn, driven by pipeline progress across oncology
Diagnostics

MannKind's nintedanib DPI clears Phase 1b safety bar in IPF

INFLO-1 showed no serious adverse events or discontinuations in 27 IPF patients, with cough not a meaningful barrier to treatment.
INFLO-1 showed no serious adverse events or discontinuations in 27 IPF patients, with cough not a meaningful barrier to treatment.
Regulatory Science

PharmAla grants Jupiter Neurosciences exclusive U.S. rights to ALA-002

PharmAla Biotech has out-licensed its lead MDMA-derived candidate to Jupiter Neurosciences for up to US$100 million, retaining all rights outside the United
PharmAla Biotech has out-licensed its lead MDMA-derived candidate to Jupiter Neurosciences for up to US$100 million, retaining all rights outside the United
Regulatory Science

Idorsia QUVIVIQ sales jump 62% as daridorexant pipeline broadens

Idorsia reported CHF 91 million in QUVIVIQ sales for H1 2026 and reaffirmed full-year guidance of CHF 200 million as it prepares to expand
Idorsia reported CHF 91 million in QUVIVIQ sales for H1 2026 and reaffirmed full-year guidance of CHF 200 million as it prepares to expand
Biologics
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Capricor DMD cell therapy data in The Lancet before FDA ruling

Deramiocel slowed upper limb decline by 54% versus placebo in a Phase 3 trial, with an FDA decision due 22 August 2026.
Deramiocel slowed upper limb decline by 54% versus placebo in a Phase 3 trial, with an FDA decision due 22 August 2026.
Biologics

Crystalys raises $130m Series B for gout drug dotinurad

The oversubscribed round will fund two Phase 3 trials and commercialisation preparation for dotinurad, a once-daily URAT1 inhibitor for gout.
The oversubscribed round will fund two Phase 3 trials and commercialisation preparation for dotinurad, a once-daily URAT1 inhibitor for gout.
Diagnostics

Sonablate highlights 10-year HIFU focal therapy data from 3,477 patients

A European Urology study of UK registry data found 0.1% prostate cancer-specific mortality and 3% metastatic progression at 10 years for focal HIFU.
A European Urology study of UK registry data found 0.1% prostate cancer-specific mortality and 3% metastatic progression at 10 years for focal HIFU.
Diagnostics

Medicus Pharma clears FDA review for SkinJect Gorlin Syndrome trial

The NASDAQ-listed biotech received a "Study May Proceed" letter for its Phase 2b NDA-enabling study of SkinJect in patients with Gorlin Syndrome.
The NASDAQ-listed biotech received a "Study May Proceed" letter for its Phase 2b NDA-enabling study of SkinJect in patients with Gorlin Syndrome.

Mission Therapeutics divests AKI asset MTX652 to Dimerix for up to $292m

The Cambridge biotech sheds its renal USP30 programme to fund its Phase 1 Parkinson's candidate MTX325, receiving milestones and tiered royalties.
The Cambridge biotech sheds its renal USP30 programme to fund its Phase 1 Parkinson's candidate MTX325, receiving milestones and tiered royalties.
Diagnostics
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Biologics

OraSure wins FDA EUA for second-generation OraQuick Ebola 2.0 test

OraSure's updated rapid antigen test detects all four disease-causing Ebola viruses and was developed with BARDA funding amid a live DRC outbreak.
OraSure's updated rapid antigen test detects all four disease-causing Ebola viruses and was developed with BARDA funding amid a live DRC outbreak.
Regulatory Science
Biologics

60 Degrees Pharma options FSU castanospermine IP for tick-borne diseases

The NASDAQ-listed vector-borne disease specialist has secured exclusive option rights to FSU's castanospermine IP covering four tick-borne indications.
The NASDAQ-listed vector-borne disease specialist has secured exclusive option rights to FSU's castanospermine IP covering four tick-borne indications.
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