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Today's top stories are marked by significant pipeline setbacks and major regulatory wins. The FDA placed a full clinical hold on Aardvark Therapeutics' Phase 3 Prader-Willi syndrome program, while Alumis halted development of its late-stage Tepezza rival. On the approval front, the FDA expanded labels for two major oncology drugs: Daiichi Sankyo's Enhertu into early-stage HER2+ breast cancer and Roche's Tecentriq for adjuvant bladder cancer, the latter paired with a companion diagnostic.
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TRIAL HALT
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Tier A
Aardvark Therapeutics' Phase 3 Prader-Willi Program Hit with Full FDA Clinical Hold
The FDA imposed a full clinical hold on the company's Phase 3 studies, prompting Aardvark to unblind the trial data early.
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TRIAL HALT
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Tier A
Alumis Halts Development of Amgen Tepezza Rival, Explores Strategic Alternatives
The company has halted its drug program, a potential rival to Amgen's Tepezza, and will not proceed with the planned Phase 3 development.
#3
FDA APPROVAL
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Tier A
FDA Approves Daiichi Sankyo's Enhertu for Early-Stage HER2+ Breast Cancer
The FDA granted approval for two separate indications in adults with HER2-positive early-stage breast cancer, including for neoadjuvant treatment.
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FDA APPROVAL
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Tier A
Roche's Tecentriq Gains FDA Approval for Adjuvant Bladder Cancer with Companion Diagnostic
FDA approved Tecentriq as an adjuvant treatment for adults with ctDNA-positive MIBC post-surgery, alongside Natera's Signatera as a companion diagnostic.
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FDA APPROVAL
2.71
Tier A
FDA Approves First Interchangeable Biosimilars to J&J's Simponi
The FDA approved Immgolis and Immgolis Intri as the first interchangeable biosimilars to Simponi and Simponi Aria, respectively.
ActionDrugCompanyDetail
Approval Enhertu (fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki) Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. Approved for two new indications in adults with HER2-positive early-stage breast cancer.
Approval Tecentriq (atezolizumab) Genentech, Inc. (Roche) Approved as an adjuvant treatment for adults with ctDNA-positive muscle invasive bladder cancer after cystectomy.
Approval Immgolis (golimumab-sldi) Not Specified Approved as the first interchangeable biosimilar to Simponi for rheumatoid arthritis and ulcerative colitis.
Approval (Label Update) Crysvita (burosumab) Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd. Approved for a dosing update, introducing a new dosing option for adults with X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH).
Clinical Hold Unnamed lead candidate Aardvark Therapeutics FDA placed a full clinical hold on the Phase 3 program for Prader-Willi syndrome.
DrugCompanyPhaseResultEndpoints
Unnamed treatment Ratura Oncology Phase 3 Positive safety recommendation from Safety Review Committee to continue the CPACS study for advanced solid tumor patients. N/A (Safety review)
Unnamed drug program Alumis Inc Phase 3 (Planned) Program halted. The company will not pursue the previously envisaged Phase 3 development for its Tepezza rival. N/A (Program discontinued)
Unnamed lead candidate Aardvark Therapeutics Phase 3 Program placed on full clinical hold by the FDA for Prader-Willi syndrome. N/A (Trial halted)
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Late-stage development remains high-risk, as demonstrated by today's full clinical hold for Aardvark and program discontinuation by Alumis, highlighting the fragility of even pivotal-stage assets.
Major oncology franchises continue to expand into earlier lines of therapy, with approvals for Enhertu and Tecentriq underscoring this key growth strategy for large pharma.
The rise of companion diagnostics is reshaping treatment paradigms, as seen with Roche's Tecentriq approval being tied to Natera's ctDNA test, signaling a deeper integration of personalized medicine.
The biosimilar market is maturing with the approval of the first interchangeable biosimilar for Simponi, indicating increased future competition and pricing pressure for originator biologics.
TRIAL HALT
Alumis is exploring strategic alternatives for its drug program, a potential rival to Amgen's Tepezza. The company has decided to halt the program and will not pursue the previously envisaged Phase 3 development.
Alumis is exploring strategic alternatives for its drug program, a potential rival to Amgen's Tepezza. The company has decided to halt the program and will not pursue the previously envisaged Phase 3 development.
TRIAL HALT
Aardvark Therapeutics plans to unblind data from its phase 3 Prader-Willi syndrome program. This decision comes after the FDA imposed a full clinical hold on the company's studies.
Aardvark Therapeutics plans to unblind data from its phase 3 Prader-Willi syndrome program. This decision comes after the FDA imposed a full clinical hold on the company's studies.
FDA APPROVAL
The FDA approved Tecentriq's label expansion for post-surgical bladder cancer. This approval was granted alongside Natera's Signatera, which will serve as a companion diagnostic.
The FDA approved Tecentriq's label expansion for post-surgical bladder cancer. This approval was granted alongside Natera's Signatera, which will serve as a companion diagnostic.
FDA APPROVAL
On May 15, 2026, the FDA approved atezolizumab (Tecentriq) and atezolizumab and hyaluronidase-tqjs (Tecentriq Hybreza) by Genentech, Inc. These drugs are approved as adjuvant treatments for adults with muscle invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) after cystectomy who have circulating tumor DNA.
On May 15, 2026, the FDA approved atezolizumab (Tecentriq) and atezolizumab and hyaluronidase-tqjs (Tecentriq Hybreza) by Genentech, Inc. These drugs are approved as adjuvant treatments for adults with muscle invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) after cystectomy who have circulating tumor DNA.
FDA APPROVAL
The FDA approved Immgolis (golimumab-sldi) and Immgolis Intri (golimumab-sldi) as the first interchangeable biosimilars to Simponi and Simponi Aria (golimumab), respectively. These biosimilars are indicated for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and ulcerative colitis.
The FDA approved Immgolis (golimumab-sldi) and Immgolis Intri (golimumab-sldi) as the first interchangeable biosimilars to Simponi and Simponi Aria (golimumab), respectively. These biosimilars are indicated for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and ulcerative colitis.
FDA APPROVAL
The article highlights ongoing accelerated approvals for drugs and biologics. These approvals target non-malignant hematological, neurological, and other disorder indications and are based on surrogate endpoints.
The article highlights ongoing accelerated approvals for drugs and biologics. These approvals target non-malignant hematological, neurological, and other disorder indications and are based on surrogate endpoints.
TRIAL HALT
Aardvark's rare disease trial has been placed on a full clinical hold by the FDA. The company plans to unblind the trial data following this regulatory action.
Aardvark's rare disease trial has been placed on a full clinical hold by the FDA. The company plans to unblind the trial data following this regulatory action.
FDA APPROVAL
Kyowa Kirin has secured FDA approval for a dosing update to the Crysvita prescribing information. This update introduces a new dosing option for adults with X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH).
Kyowa Kirin has secured FDA approval for a dosing update to the Crysvita prescribing information. This update introduces a new dosing option for adults with X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH).
PHASE 3
Ratura Oncology received a positive recommendation from its Safety Review Committee to continue the Cardioprotection and Anticancer Synergy (CPACS) study. This Phase 3 clinical trial is evaluating a treatment for advanced solid tumor patients.
Ratura Oncology received a positive recommendation from its Safety Review Committee to continue the Cardioprotection and Anticancer Synergy (CPACS) study. This Phase 3 clinical trial is evaluating a treatment for advanced solid tumor patients.
FDA APPROVAL
On May 15, 2026, the FDA approved fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki (Enhertu) for two separate indications in adults with HER2-positive early-stage breast cancer. The first indication is for the neoadjuvant treatment of adults with HER2-positive early-stage breast cancer.
On May 15, 2026, the FDA approved fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki (Enhertu) for two separate indications in adults with HER2-positive early-stage breast cancer. The first indication is for the neoadjuvant treatment of adults with HER2-positive early-stage breast cancer.
PHASE 3
Regenxbio's gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy successfully met its primary endpoint in a pivotal trial. This positive outcome marks a significant win for the company, which has faced recent challenges including an FDA rejection and clinical hold.
Regenxbio's gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy successfully met its primary endpoint in a pivotal trial. This positive outcome marks a significant win for the company, which has faced recent challenges including an FDA rejection and clinical hold.
FDA APPROVAL
Four cancer drugs received FDA approval in May. These approvals cover both haematological and solid tumour indications.
Four cancer drugs received FDA approval in May. These approvals cover both haematological and solid tumour indications.
FDA APPROVAL
BeOne has received FDA approval for the treatment of lymphoma. This marks a significant regulatory milestone for the drug.
BeOne has received FDA approval for the treatment of lymphoma. This marks a significant regulatory milestone for the drug.
PHASE 3
AstraZeneca reported positive Phase 3 results for its drug Imfinzi, used alongside Padcev, in bladder cancer patients who were cisplatin-ineligible. This follows a prior FDA approval for Imfinzi in muscle-invasive bladder cancer patients eligible for cisplatin-based chemotherapy.
AstraZeneca reported positive Phase 3 results for its drug Imfinzi, used alongside Padcev, in bladder cancer patients who were cisplatin-ineligible. This follows a prior FDA approval for Imfinzi in muscle-invasive bladder cancer patients eligible for cisplatin-based chemotherapy.
FDA APPROVAL
BeOne Medicines received US accelerated FDA approval for its next-gen BCL2 inhibitor, sonrotoclax. The drug is approved for a rare and aggressive form of blood cancer, where it will compete with Venclexta.
BeOne Medicines received US accelerated FDA approval for its next-gen BCL2 inhibitor, sonrotoclax. The drug is approved for a rare and aggressive form of blood cancer, where it will compete with Venclexta.
FDA APPROVAL
On May 13, 2026, the FDA granted accelerated approval to sonrotoclax (Beqalzi), a BCL-2 inhibitor from BeOne Medicines USA, Inc. This approval is for adults with relapsed or refractory mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) after at least two lines of systemic therapy.
On May 13, 2026, the FDA granted accelerated approval to sonrotoclax (Beqalzi), a BCL-2 inhibitor from BeOne Medicines USA, Inc. This approval is for adults with relapsed or refractory mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) after at least two lines of systemic therapy.
FDA APPROVAL
The article highlights the impact of TIL therapies on cancer research, noting that the first TIL therapy received FDA approval two years ago. It prompts an inquiry into the current state of the field following this significant regulatory milestone.
The article highlights the impact of TIL therapies on cancer research, noting that the first TIL therapy received FDA approval two years ago. It prompts an inquiry into the current state of the field following this significant regulatory milestone.
FDA APPROVAL
Lupin Limited announced on May 13, 2026, that it received approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Famotidine Injection, USP. This approval marks a significant regulatory milestone for the global pharmaceutical leader.
Lupin Limited announced on May 13, 2026, that it received approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Famotidine Injection, USP. This approval marks a significant regulatory milestone for the global pharmaceutical leader.
FDA APPROVAL
On May 13, 2026, the FDA approved an oral combination of decitabine and cedazuridine tablets (Inqovi, Taiho Oncology, Inc.) with venetoclax. This approval is for the treatment of newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in adults 75 years or older, or those with comorbidities.
On May 13, 2026, the FDA approved an oral combination of decitabine and cedazuridine tablets (Inqovi, Taiho Oncology, Inc.) with venetoclax. This approval is for the treatment of newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in adults 75 years or older, or those with comorbidities.
PHASE 3
Alkermes announced that its sodium oxybate drug, Lumryz, met all primary and key secondary endpoints in a Phase 3 study for a rare sleep disorder. This clinical success follows Alkermes' $2.37 billion acquisition of Avadel.
Alkermes announced that its sodium oxybate drug, Lumryz, met all primary and key secondary endpoints in a Phase 3 study for a rare sleep disorder. This clinical success follows Alkermes' $2.37 billion acquisition of Avadel.
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