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FDA approves Novartis’ copycat of blockbuster Biogen drug

Bio Pharma Dive

According to one analyst, the approval was the last hurdle keeping Sandoz’s Tyruko from directly competing in the U.S. market against Biogen’s inflammation-regulating medicine Tysabri.

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US FDA approves Reata Pharmaceuticals’ SKYCLARYS for Friedreich’s ataxia

Pharmaceutical Technology

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Reata Pharmaceuticals ’ oral, once-daily medication SKYCLARYS (omaveloxolone) to treat Friedreich’s ataxia patients. SKYCLARYS is the first approved treatment in Friedrich’s Ataxia and marks a milestone for drug development in this complex disease.

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Amylyx's ALS drug Albrioza rebuffed by EU regulator—again

Fierce Pharma

Even as Amylyx’s ALS drug gains steam in the U.S. after a long-awaited FDA approval, the company is struggling with regulatory hurdles overseas. Europe's drug regulator wasn't swayed by Amylyx's phase 2 data.

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AstraZeneca wins first FDA approval for systemic lupus drug in a decade

Bio Pharma Dive

The regulator cleared Saphnelo despite mixed clinical trial data, giving patients another option after the recent OK for a drug aimed at the autoimmune disease's severe side effects.

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US FDA approves Pfizer’s migraine nasal spray Zavzpret

Pharmaceutical Technology

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for Pfizer ’s Zavzpret (zavegepant) for the acute treatment of migraine in adult patients with or without aura. Zavzpret is claimed to be the first and only calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist nasal spray approved to treat migraine.

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Gilead's Veklury becomes first FDA-approved drug for COVID-19

Bio Pharma Dive

regulator granted a full approval after allowing emergency use earlier this year. New results from an WHO study, however, raise questions about the drug's ultimate effectiveness.

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Axsome rebounds to win FDA approval of depression drug

Bio Pharma Dive

A year after finding flaws in the biotech’s application, the regulator cleared a treatment some analysts view as a blockbuster-to-be, sending shares up by as much as 40%.