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Novaliq’s dry eye disease therapy receives US FDA approval

Pharmaceutical Technology

Biopharmaceutical company Novaliq has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for VEVYE (cyclosporine ophthalmic solution) 0.1% It has been designed to address the unmet needs of patients and to provide quick action and well-tolerated dry eye drug therapy.

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Likmez: First FDA-Approved Liquid Option of the Antibiotic Metronidazole

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Kesin Pharma has obtained approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its oral suspension antibiotic drug Likmez (metronidazole), designed for patients with dysphagia and difficulty swallowing. Likmez offers a safer alternative by mitigating the associated risks linked to off-label drug compounding.

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Gilead wins patent battle with US government over HIV PrEP drugs

Pharmaceutical Technology

Gilead Sciences has emerged victorious in a legal battle with the US government over patents surrounding the HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) drugs Descovy and Truvada following a federal jury’s verdict on May 9. The FDA approved Truvada as the first PrEP treatment in July 2012, with Descovy receiving a nod for this use in October 2019.

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Wainua (Eplontersen) Now FDA-Approved for Rare Disease ATTRv-PN

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Wainua is the only FDA-approved drug for the treatment of ATTRv-PN that can be self-administered via an auto-injector. Approval of Wainua represents a meaningful advancement in treatment, one that gives those who are living with transthyretin-mediated amyloid polyneuropathy help managing the disease,” said Michael J.

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Filsuvez Topical Gel Gets FDA Approval for Epidermolysis Bullosa

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Chiesi Global Rare Diseases, a specialized division within the Chiesi Group dedicated to pioneering therapies for individuals affected by rare diseases, has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Filsuvez (birch triterpenes) topical gel.

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Verona Pharma submits COPD drug ensifentrine for US FDA approval 

Drug Discovery World

Verona Pharma has submitted a New Drug Application (NDA) to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for approval of ensifentrine for the maintenance treatment of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

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Konvomep Gets FDA Approval as a New Oral Liquid Formulation Option of Omeprazole

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On Friday, Azurity Pharmaceuticals announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved their innovative oral liquid formulation Konvomep (omeprazole and sodium bicarbonate for oral suspension). A healthcare provider needs to prepare the reconstituted suspension of Konvomep prior to dispensing.