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Daily Brief Β· 2026-03-26 Β· 51 events tracked Β· 2026-03-26 06:07 UTC
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Today's biotech landscape is marked by a flurry of FDA approvals, particularly in oncology. The agency greenlit a first-in-class device for pancreatic cancer, Pfizer's BRAFTOVI combination for first-line metastatic colorectal cancer, and new therapies for lung cancer and multiple myeloma. These regulatory wins are contrasted by disappointing Phase 3 results in prostate and breast cancer, where studies failed to meet key endpoints, highlighting the persistent high-risk, high-reward nature of late-stage clinical development.
#1
FDA APPROVAL
Pfizer gains full FDA approval for BRAFTOVI combination in first-line BRAF V600E-mutant metastatic colorectal cancer.
The FDA granted full approval for the combination in adult patients with first-line mCRC harboring a BRAF V600E mutation, based on the Phase 3 BREAKWATER trial.
#2
FDA APPROVAL
FDA approves first-of-its-kind device for locally advanced pancreatic cancer.
The FDA approved a novel device for treating adult patients with locally advanced pancreatic cancer, a disease with very limited treatment options.
#3
PHASE 3
Enzalutamide plus radium-223 combination fails to improve overall survival in Phase 3 prostate cancer trial.
Final results from the EORTC 1333/PEACE-3 trial showed the combination did not improve overall survival (OS) compared to enzalutamide alone, despite previously showing a benefit in radiological progression-free survival (rPFS).
#4
FDA APPROVAL
FDA approves new lung cancer drug Hernexeos (zongertinib).
The FDA approved Hernexeos, marking the second approval under the new Commissioner's National Priority Voucher (CNPV) pilot program.
#5
FDA APPROVAL
FDA approves teclistamab combination for relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma.
The combination was approved for adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have received at least one prior line of therapy.
ActionDrugCompanyDetail
Approval BRAFTOVI (encorafenib) combo Pfizer Inc. Full approval for first-line metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) with a BRAF V600E mutation.
Approval N/A (Medical Device) N/A First-of-its-kind device for adult patients with locally advanced pancreatic cancer.
Approval Hernexeos (zongertinib) N/A Approved for lung cancer under the Commissioner's National Priority Voucher (CNPV) pilot program.
Approval Teclistamab + Daratumumab combo N/A Approved for relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma after at least one prior therapy.
Approval Wellcovorin (leucovorin calcium) N/A Expanded use approved for cerebral folate deficiency in patients with a confirmed FOLR1 gene variant.
Labeling Change Menopausal Hormone Therapy (6 products) N/A FDA approved labeling changes to clarify risk considerations for the therapies.
DrugCompanyPhaseResultEndpoints
Enzalutamide + Radium-223 N/A Phase 3 (EORTC 1333/PEACE-3) Not Met The trial failed to meet its primary endpoint of overall survival (OS) in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.
N/A (Tailored Axillary Surgery) N/A Phase 3 (TAXIS/OPBC-03) Not Met The trial investigating tailored axillary surgery (TAS) for node-positive breast cancer did not meet its primary endpoint, which aimed to reduce morbidity compared to standard axillary lymph node dissection (ALND).
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No deals reported today
β†’The FDA continues a strong approval pace in 2026, especially in oncology, greenlighting novel mechanisms and combination therapies for high unmet need indications like pancreatic and BRAF-mutant colorectal cancer.
β†’Late-stage clinical failures in major indications like prostate cancer (PEACE-3 trial) serve as a stark reminder that even with positive intermediate endpoints like rPFS, demonstrating a definitive overall survival benefit remains a critical and challenging hurdle for new combination therapies.
FDA APPROVAL
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a first-of-its-kind device. This device is for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced pancreatic cancer.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a first-of-its-kind device. This device is for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced pancreatic cancer.
FDA APPROVAL
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved drug labeling changes for six menopausal hormone therapy (HRT) products. These changes are intended to clarify risk considerations for the drugs.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved drug labeling changes for six menopausal hormone therapy (HRT) products. These changes are intended to clarify risk considerations for the drugs.
FDA APPROVAL
Pfizer's BRAFTOVI (encorafenib) in combination with cetuximab and fluorouracil-based chemotherapy received full FDA approval for adult patients with first-line metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) with a BRAF V600E mutation. This approval is based on results from the global Phase 3 BREAKWATER trial (NCT04607421).
Pfizer's BRAFTOVI (encorafenib) in combination with cetuximab and fluorouracil-based chemotherapy received full FDA approval for adult patients with first-line metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) with a BRAF V600E mutation. This approval is based on results from the global Phase 3 BREAKWATER trial (
FDA APPROVAL
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the lung cancer drug Hernexeos (zongertinib). This approval marks the second under the new Commissioner's National Priority Voucher (CNPV) pilot program.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the lung cancer drug Hernexeos (zongertinib). This approval marks the second under the new Commissioner's National Priority Voucher (CNPV) pilot program.
FDA APPROVAL
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved teclistamab in combination with daratumumab hyaluronidase-fihj (Tec-Dara). This approval is for adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have received at least one prior line of therapy.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved teclistamab in combination with daratumumab hyaluronidase-fihj (Tec-Dara). This approval is for adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have received at least one prior line of therapy.
FDA APPROVAL
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the expanded use of Wellcovorin (leucovorin calcium) tablets. This approval is for the treatment of cerebral folate deficiency in adult and pediatric patients with a confirmed variant in the folate receptor 1 gene (CFD-FOLR1).
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the expanded use of Wellcovorin (leucovorin calcium) tablets. This approval is for the treatment of cerebral folate deficiency in adult and pediatric patients with a confirmed variant in the folate receptor 1 gene (CFD-FOLR1).
FDA APPROVAL
Nature Reviews Drug Discovery published an article on March 17, 2026, announcing upcoming FDA approval decisions. These decisions are anticipated to occur in Q2 2026.
Nature Reviews Drug Discovery published an article on March 17, 2026, announcing upcoming FDA approval decisions. These decisions are anticipated to occur in Q2 2026.
PHASE 3
Final overall survival results from the EORTC 1333/PEACE-3 trial of enzalutamide plus radium-223 in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer are reported. The primary analysis previously demonstrated that the combination improved radiological progression-free survival compared with enzalutamide alone.
Final overall survival results from the EORTC 1333/PEACE-3 trial of enzalutamide plus radium-223 in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer are reported. The primary analysis previously demonstrated that the combination improved radiological progression-free survival compared with enzalutami
PHASE 3
Results from a preplanned analysis of the TAXIS/OPBC-03 phase 3 trial were presented by Martin Heidinger at the 2026 Society of Surgical Oncology Annual Meeting. The trial investigated tailored axillary surgery (TAS) for node-positive breast cancer, aiming to reduce morbidity compared to standard axillary lymph node dissection (ALND).
Results from a preplanned analysis of the TAXIS/OPBC-03 phase 3 trial were presented by Martin Heidinger at the 2026 Society of Surgical Oncology Annual Meeting. The trial investigated tailored axillary surgery (TAS) for node-positive breast cancer, aiming to reduce morbidity compared to standard ax
FDA APPROVAL
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved drug labeling changes for 6 menopausal hormone therapy products. These changes were made to clarify risk considerations for the therapies.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved drug labeling changes for 6 menopausal hormone therapy products. These changes were made to clarify risk considerations for the therapies.
FDA APPROVAL
The article describes recent drug approvals for rare diseases. These approvals received communication from CDER or FDA. It is noted that this is not an exhaustive list of all rare disease drug approvals.
The article describes recent drug approvals for rare diseases. These approvals received communication from CDER or FDA. It is noted that this is not an exhaustive list of all rare disease drug approvals.
FDA APPROVAL
The FDA has approved Denali Therapeutics’ enzyme replacement therapy for Hunter syndrome, a genetic lysosomal storage disease. This approval marks a significant event, breaking the agency's recent streak of rejections for rare disease treatments.
The FDA has approved Denali Therapeutics’ enzyme replacement therapy for Hunter syndrome, a genetic lysosomal storage disease. This approval marks a significant event, breaking the agency's recent streak of rejections for rare disease treatments.
FDA APPROVAL
The article describes a listing of accelerated approvals (AAs) for malignant hematology and oncology indications. These approvals are for drugs that have demonstrated verified clinical benefit in postmarketing trials, leading to subsequent traditional approval for the specific indication.
The article describes a listing of accelerated approvals (AAs) for malignant hematology and oncology indications. These approvals are for drugs that have demonstrated verified clinical benefit in postmarketing trials, leading to subsequent traditional approval for the specific indication.
PHASE 3
Insmed has revealed positive Phase 3 trial results for its drug Arikayce. These results could pave the way for a significant label expansion for the treatment of Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC).
Insmed has revealed positive Phase 3 trial results for its drug Arikayce. These results could pave the way for a significant label expansion for the treatment of Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC).
PHASE 3
Dizal has reported positive Phase 3 results for its oral drug Zegfrovy in first-line EGFR exon 20 non-small cell lung cancer. This outcome positions Zegfrovy as a potential competitor to Johnson & Johnson's injectable Rybrevant in the same indication.
Dizal has reported positive Phase 3 results for its oral drug Zegfrovy in first-line EGFR exon 20 non-small cell lung cancer. This outcome positions Zegfrovy as a potential competitor to Johnson & Johnson's injectable Rybrevant in the same indication.
FDA APPROVAL
The FDA has approved relacorilant in combination with nab-paclitaxel. This approval is for the treatment of platinum-resistant epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer.
The FDA has approved relacorilant in combination with nab-paclitaxel. This approval is for the treatment of platinum-resistant epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer.
FDA APPROVAL
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Avlayah (tividenofusp alfa-eknm) to treat certain individuals with Hunter syndrome (Mucopolysaccharidosis type II or MPS II). This approval targets the neurologic manifestations of the disease.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Avlayah (tividenofusp alfa-eknm) to treat certain individuals with Hunter syndrome (Mucopolysaccharidosis type II or MPS II). This approval targets the neurologic manifestations of the disease.
FDA APPROVAL
The FDA has approved a supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for leucovorin. This approval is for a small patient population, which has raised concerns regarding inconsistent standards and political influence within the FDA.
The FDA has approved a supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for leucovorin. This approval is for a small patient population, which has raised concerns regarding inconsistent standards and political influence within the FDA.
PHASE 3
DS-5670d, an omicron XBB.1.5-targeting COVID-19 mRNA vaccine, met its primary endpoint in a Phase 3 non-inferiority study. It demonstrated non-inferior immunogenicity compared to monovalent BNT162b2 omicron XBB.1.5, with an adjusted GMT ratio of 1.218 and an adjusted seroresponse rate difference of 4.5%.
DS-5670d, an omicron XBB.1.5-targeting COVID-19 mRNA vaccine, met its primary endpoint in a Phase 3 non-inferiority study. It demonstrated non-inferior immunogenicity compared to monovalent BNT162b2 omicron XBB.1.5, with an adjusted GMT ratio of 1.218 and an adjusted seroresponse rate difference of
PHASE 3
Karyopharm's drug selinexor, in a late-phase trial for myelofibrosis, achieved one co-primary endpoint but failed to meet the other.
Karyopharm's drug selinexor, in a late-phase trial for myelofibrosis, achieved one co-primary endpoint but failed to meet the other.
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