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Filsuvez Topical Gel Gets FDA Approval for Epidermolysis Bullosa

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Filsuvez topical gel is a sterile botanical drug product designed for topical use, containing birch triterpenes within an oil base. For instance, Vyjuvek , the first FDA-approved gene therapy for DEB, is priced at $24,250 per vial. Regarding the price of Filsuvez, it has not yet been publicly disclosed by the company.

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FDA approves Octapharma’s Octagam® 10% for adult dermatomyositis

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FDA approval based on positive results of international, multi-center ProDERM study. “The FDA approval of Octagam® 10% as a safe and effective treatment for dermatomyositis in adults is exciting news for patients who previously relied on unapproved treatments,” said Octapharma USA President Flemming Nielsen.

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FDA Approves Klisyri (tirbanibulin) for the Treatment of Actinic Keratosis on the Face or Scalp

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FDA Approves Klisyri (tirbanibulin) for the Treatment of Actinic Keratosis on the Face or Scalp. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Klisyri (tirbanibulin) for the topical treatment of actinic keratosis (AK) on the face or scalp. The FDA approval of Klisyri is a significant milestone for Athenex.

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Fall Clinical Dermatology 2020: Lilly and Incyte Showcase Positive New Data for Baricitinib in Adult Patients with Alopecia Areata

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30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) and Incyte (NASDAQ: INCY) announced today new data for baricitinib (marketed as OLUMIANT ® ) will be presented at the annual Fall Clinical Dermatology meeting taking place virtually October 29-November 1, 2020. INDIANAPOLIS , Oct. Skin-related diseases are more than skin deep.

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Top Life Science News and Trends in 2023 at Xtalks

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Novo Nordisk’s GLP-1 weight loss-specific drug Wegovy (semaglutide) has been facing similar shortages, as it contains the same active ingredient as Ozempic. The companies include a diverse range engaged in innovative approaches in areas like oncology, genetic medicines, inflammatory diseases, dermatology and cardiorenal therapy.

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Ycanth (Cantharidin) Revolutionizes Molluscum Contagiosum Treatment with FDA Approval

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has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for treating molluscum contagiosum in adult and pediatric patients aged two years and older in the US. Formerly known as VP-102, Ycanth is the first cantharidin formulation approved for this purpose. ’s berdazimer gel, containing 10.3

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GSK receives FDA accelerated approval for JEMPERLI (dostarlimab-gxly) for adult patients with mismatch repair-deficient (dMMR) recurrent or advanced solid tumours

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Second FDA approved indication for dostarlimab in 2021 GARNET study demonstrated objective response rate of 41.6% This indication received accelerated approval based on tumour response rate and durability of response. This approval was based on data from cohort A1, which included 71 patients with dMMR endometrial cancer.