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InnoCare Announces Approval of HIBRUKA (Orelabrutinib) for the Treatment of Marginal Zone Lymphoma in Singapore
Globenewswire· 2025-09-08 00:30
Company Overview - InnoCare Pharma is a leading biopharmaceutical company focused on developing treatments for cancer and autoimmune diseases, with a commitment to addressing unmet medical needs globally [5] Product Approval - HIBRUKA (orelabrutinib) has received approval from the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) of Singapore for treating adult patients with relapsed or refractory marginal zone lymphoma (R/R MZL) [1][2] - This marks the second indication approval for orelabrutinib in Singapore, following its previous approval for other indications [2] Product Efficacy and Safety - Orelabrutinib is a highly selective BTK inhibitor that has shown good efficacy and safety in treating R/R MZL, providing a new treatment option for local lymphoma patients [2] - The drug's high target selectivity minimizes off-target effects, enhancing both safety and efficacy [2] Market Context - Marginal zone lymphoma (MZL) is an indolent B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma primarily affecting middle-aged and elderly patients, with an increasing annual incidence globally [3] - Patients with R/R MZL often lack effective treatment options after first-line therapy [3] Previous Approvals - In April 2025, orelabrutinib was approved in China for the first-line treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) / small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) and has received approvals for three other indications, including R/R CLL/SLL, R/R mantle cell lymphoma (MCL), and R/R MZL, all included in China's National Reimbursement Drug List [4]
Press Release: Sanofi’s Wayrilz approved in US as first BTK inhibitor for immune thrombocytopenia
Globenewswire· 2025-08-29 21:50
Core Insights - The US FDA has approved Wayrilz (rilzabrutinib) for adults with persistent or chronic immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) who have not responded adequately to previous treatments, based on the successful LUNA 3 phase 3 study [1][3] - Wayrilz is a novel oral Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor that targets multiple immune pathways to address the underlying causes of ITP [2][11] - The approval highlights Sanofi's commitment to developing innovative therapies for rare and immunological diseases [3][11] Study Results - The LUNA 3 study involved 202 adult patients and demonstrated that 64% of patients on Wayrilz achieved a platelet count response at 12 weeks compared to 32% in the placebo group [3][10] - Patients on Wayrilz reported a 10.6-point improvement in health-related quality of life measures, while the placebo group showed a 2.3-point increase [4] - Statistically significant results included a durable platelet response at week 25 (23% in Wayrilz vs. 0% in placebo; p<0.0001) and a faster time to first platelet response (36 days in Wayrilz vs. not reached in placebo; p<0.0001) [7] Treatment Implications - Wayrilz offers a new treatment option for patients who have not responded to steroids or existing therapies, potentially improving management of ITP [5][11] - The drug has received Fast Track and Orphan Drug Designations from the FDA for ITP and is under regulatory review in the EU and China [8][12] - Sanofi's HemAssist program will provide support for patients undergoing treatment with Wayrilz, including assistance with access and insurance coverage [9] Company Overview - Sanofi is an R&D driven biopharma company focused on innovative therapies for various diseases, including rare and immunological conditions [13] - The company is committed to leveraging its understanding of the immune system to develop effective treatments and improve patient outcomes [13]
Lilly's Jaypirca (pirtobrutinib), the first and only approved non-covalent (reversible) BTK inhibitor, met its primary endpoint in a head-to-head Phase 3 trial versus Imbruvica (ibrutinib) in CLL/SLL
Prnewswire· 2025-07-29 10:45
Core Insights - Eli Lilly and Company announced positive topline results from the Phase 3 BRUIN CLL-314 clinical trial of Jaypirca (pirtobrutinib), demonstrating non-inferiority in overall response rate (ORR) compared to Imbruvica (ibrutinib) in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL) [1][2][3] Group 1: Clinical Trial Results - The BRUIN CLL-314 trial is the first head-to-head Phase 3 study against a covalent BTK inhibitor that includes treatment-naïve patients, with a total enrollment of 650 patients [1][4] - The primary endpoint of non-inferiority on ORR was met, with pirtobrutinib showing a nominal P-value for superiority of less than 0.05 [1][4] - Progression-free survival (PFS) data is still immature but is trending in favor of pirtobrutinib, with a formal analysis planned for the future [1][2] Group 2: Safety and Efficacy - The overall safety profile of pirtobrutinib in the trial was consistent with previous studies, and detailed results will be presented at a medical congress later in 2025 [2][3] - In the treatment-naïve subpopulation (n=225), a pronounced PFS effect size was observed in favor of pirtobrutinib [2] Group 3: Future Developments - The results from BRUIN CLL-314 build on previously reported positive outcomes from the BRUIN Phase 1/2 trial and the Phase 3 BRUIN CLL-321 trial, which focused on post-covalent BTK inhibitor populations [3] - The BRUIN CLL-313 Phase 3 study is expected to read out later in 2025, and combined results will support regulatory submissions globally [3]