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Biogen Announces FDA Approval of Plegridy (peginterferon beta-1a) Intramuscular Administration for Multiple Sclerosis

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The FDA’s approval of the IM administration for Plegridy is based on data evaluating bioequivalence and adverse reactions associated with IM administration compared to SC administration in healthy volunteers. A list of adverse events can be found in the full Plegridy product labeling for each country where it is approved.

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In the News: October Regulatory and Development Updates

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announced a collaboration to develop a companion diagnostic for Vitrakvi® (larotrectinib) NTRK (neurotrophic tropomyosin receptor kinase) inhibitor, approved in the U.S. In October, less than 18 months later, the FDA approved the companion test, which will allow physicians to better identify target eligible patients.

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Biologic Therapeutics Development, Part 2: Regulatory Pathways and Pharmacometric Analysis

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Like with small molecules, clinical trials of biologics are designed to determine pharmacokinetics (PK), pharmacodynamics (PD), safety, and efficacy. PK studies are conducted to confirm that dosimetry remains unchanged, and toxicology studies are needed to confirm that the therapeutic ratio and safety profile remain unchanged.

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SKYRIZI® (risankizumab-rzaa) Now Available in the U.S. as a Single 150 mg Injection for Adults with Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved SKYRIZI 150 mg in April based on data from three clinical trials showing the single-dose SKYRIZI 150 mg injection was bioequivalent, working the same as two injections of SKYRIZI 75 mg per dose with a consistent efficacy and safety profile. ” The U.S.