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US FDA approves Pharming’s Joenja to treat APDS

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It is claimed to be the first and only therapy to receive approval in the US for the treatment of APDS, a rare and progressive primary immunodeficiency. After assessing the New Drug Application (NDA) under priority review, the FDA granted the approval based on the data obtained from a Phase II/III clinical trial.

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AGEPHA Pharma’s LODOCO gets US FDA approval for cardiovascular disease

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It is claimed to be the first anti-inflammatory atheroprotective cardiovascular treatment to receive approval from the regulator. The regulatory approval was based on the findings obtained from a double-blind, multinational, placebo-controlled, randomised clinical trial conducted in 5,522 chronic coronary disease patients.

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Celltrion’s Yuflyma receives US FDA approval for multiple conditions

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Yuflyma represents the company’s fifth biosimilar and second anti-TNF biosimilar to receive US FDA approval. The regulatory approval was based on a comprehensive data package of preclinical, analytical and clinical trials. It will be offered to patients in prefilled syringe and autoinjector administration options.

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Russia’s focus on domestic pharma production could shield it from sanctions’ effects

Pharmaceutical Technology

Pfizer (New York, New York) has announced that it will not begin any new clinical trials in Russia and will halt recruitment in trials that are underway in Russia. In addition, our clinical trial service delivery in Ukraine has been temporarily halted and will resume once safe to do so.”.

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Ogsiveo Receives FDA Approval as First Therapy for Desmoid Tumors

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Pfizer spinout SpringWorks Therapeutics’ Ogsiveo (nirogacestat) has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for the treatment of desmoid tumors, an ultra-rare subtype of non-cancerous soft tissue sarcomas that can cause severe pain and disfigurement.

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FDA drug dosage optimisation guidelines signal clinical trial reform

Pharmaceutical Technology

In 2021, the FDA granted Amgen’s (NASDAQ:AMGN) non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) drug Lumakras (sotorasib) an expedited approval, making it the first FDA-approved KRAS inhibitor. In standard and expedited programs, the FDA expects sponsors to adhere to the optimised dose model when appropriate.

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Magazine: ‘Right shoring’ API production in Europe

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In the last few years, there have been growing calls to onshore the manufacturing of certain pharma products, including active pharmaceutical ingredients (API), to ensure a smooth supply and to minimise shortages in the European Union (EU). All this, and the latest pharma industry news, comment, and analysis from GlobalData.