Regulatory Authority Actions

Henlius and Organon have secured approval in Europe for its pertuzumab (POHERDY) biosimilar, expanding biosimilar access for HER2-positive breast cancer treatment across oncology settings.

FDA has granted priority review to Johnson & Johnson's nipocalimab for warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia, a rare disorder with no approved US therapies.

CHMP has supported intrathecal onasemnogene abeparvovec, Novartis' gene therapy for 5q SMA in patients aged 2 years and older in the EU.

Savara’s inhaled GM-CSF therapy for autoimmune PAP faces delayed review, potentially postponing access to a treatment targeting impaired lung function

FDA approval of a denosumab (Prolia) biosimilar and dual filing acceptances by FDA and EMA for an omalizumab (Xolair) biosimilar candidate from Teva signal increasing competition in the biosimilar markets as well as expanded access for allergy and immunology patients.

The approval introduces a one-time gene therapy for LAD-I that restores immune function and addresses the underlying cause of a life-threatening pediatric disease.

FDA’s approval of a high-dose nusinersen from Biogen improves SMA treatment durability and supports evolving therapy sequencing strategies in a competitive neuromuscular market.

GSK’s B7-H3-targeted ADC has shown durable responses in SCLC, supporting regulatory momentum and advancing targeted approaches for high-unmet-need lung cancers.

Data from a Phase III trial showed durable survival benefit with PD-L1 blockade plus chemotherapy, reinforcing the use of immunotherapy in curative-intent GI cancer settings.

Regulatory acceptance of tildrakizumab's sBLA signals a potential expansion of IL-23 inhibition into joint disease, an area in which treatment gaps persist for a substantial share of psoriatic disease patients.

The companies’ new immunology-driven mAb, which targets an immune-evasion pathway in myeloproliferative neoplasms, is advancing toward first-in-human trials.

Phase III trial results show that trastuzumab deruxtecan reduced invasive recurrence or death 53% in patients with residual HER2-positive disease after neoadjuvant therapy.

China’s approval of Sciwind’s ecnoglutide for weight management, alongside the company’s Pfizer commercialization deal, intensifies competition in the global GLP-1 market.

FDA’s priority review designation of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals’ garetosmab underscores Activin A inhibition as a potential disease-modifying strategy for genetically driven ossification disorders.

FDA is shifting its default standard for drug approvals, announcing that one adequate and well-controlled clinical trial will generally be sufficient for approvals.

FDA’s breakthrough therapy designation for Johnson & Johnson’s co-formulated bispecific antibody therapy validates dual EGFR/MET targeting in HPV-negative head and neck cancer.

Phase III data showed sustained IL-5 suppression with 48–58% exacerbation reduction and significant CRSwNP score improvements across 52 weeks.

FDA’s IND clearance advances CStone’s trispecific antibody into Phase II development, expanding multispecific immunotherapy in solid tumors.

FDA’s acceptance of Precision BioSciences’ IND advances ARCUS gene excision toward clinical validation, signaling progress for durable DMD therapies.

Akeso’s bispecific antibody gains momentum on the NMPA’s designation, while Phase III data advance a new first-line option for advanced biliary tract cancer.

PharmaResearch’s DOT-based nanoparticle platform enters US clinical testing, highlighting delivery innovation aimed at improving tolerability in solid tumor therapies.

FDA’s acceptance of Affinia Therapeutics’ IND positions the company to test lower-dose, heart-targeted AAV gene therapy for BAG3 cardiomyopathy.

Regulatory review of Eisai’s subcutaneous lecanemab highlights how delivery innovation may expand access and scalability for disease-modifying Alzheimer’s therapies.

This fast track designation signals growing regulatory momentum for trispecific antibodies as the myeloma field pushes beyond single-target immunotherapies.

The European Commission’s approval of GSK’s Arexvy for adults 18 years and older expands the respiratory syncytial virus vaccine market and signals broader adoption of adult immunization strategies.