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Biologics License Application for Xolair Granted FDA Priority Review for Food Allergies

Pharmaceutical Commerce

If the FDA approves the sBLA for Xolair, it would be the first drug indicated to lower allergic reactions to multiple foods after an accidental exposure.

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Can you use montelukast for allergies? [ANSWERED]

Druggist

Today I will explore a different use of montelukast and answer the main question: can you use montelukast for allergies? Licensed use of montelukast. Can you use montelukast for allergies? Can you use montelukast for allergies? We already learnt that montelukast is licensed to manage seasonal allergic rhinitis.

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Top 5 Most Promising FDA New Drug Approvals Expected in the Second Half of 2024

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In 2023, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a record-breaking 61 drugs, the most in history. Since January, the FDA has already signed off on more than a dozen novel drugs. The agency is reviewing applications for several highly anticipated drugs for approval in 2024.

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NEW FEXOFENADINE over the counter – Allevia tablets

Druggist

Fexofenadine belongs to a group of drugs called antihistamines. First-generation antihistamines can also be used to help manage allergies. Allevia tablets will be licensed as General Sale Item (GSL), which means it will be available over the counter in shops and supermarkets and not only in pharmacies.

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Glenmark and Lotus partner on allergic rhinitis spray 

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The Swiss subsidiary of Glenmark Pharmaceuticals and Lotus International have signed a licensing agreement whereby Glenmark will handle the manufacture and supply of Ryaltris and Lotus will take charge of commercialising the drug, subject to approval.

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Can you get Promethazine Cough Syrup?

Druggist

Promethazine: effect on the body Promethazine belongs to a group of drugs called antihistamines. All products listed above are licensed as pharmacy only medicines – ‘P’ products. Phenergan Elixir is not licensed as cough syrup and should not be used as one. Can you get promethazine cough syrup ?

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Offshore warning as UK biotech investment rises sharply in 2021

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The debut was the largest IPO for a UK biotech company since allergy drug specialist Circassia in 2014, and followed a £195 million fundraising round for Oxford Nanopore in May. Armed with that financial muscle, Exscientia plans develop its own drugs alongside a growing number of drug candidates licensed to other drugmakers.