The week in pharma: action, reaction and insight – week to August 29

31 August 2025

By Barbara Obstoj-Cardwell

Significant research news last week included Netherlands-based argenx, release of positive Phase III results for its myasthenia gravis (gMG) candidate Vyvgart, and Regeneron announcement of Phase III data on its cemdisiran and pozelimab, also for the treatment gMG. On the regulatory front, Amgen won US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its Repatha for the extended indication for patients at risk of major cardiovascular events. Also, of note, the FDA backed biomarkers for the development of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) clinical trials.

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