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US FDA approves Eisai-Biogen’s antibody for Alzheimer’s

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In a separate development, Eisai has submitted a supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) to the US FDA for traditional approval of Leqembi. The post US FDA approves Eisai-Biogen’s antibody for Alzheimer’s appeared first on Pharmaceutical Technology.

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FDA approves bluebird bio’s Skysona to treat cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy

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The regulatory agency carried out the review of the Biologics License Application (BLA) for the therapy under the Priority Review approach. bluebird bio was granted a rare paediatric priority review voucher following approval. thalassemia.

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AstraZeneca-Daiichi Sankyo’s Enhertu gets US FDA approval for breast cancer

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In July, the companies received Priority Review for their supplemental Biologics License Application (BLA) from the US FDA for Enhertu to treat unresectable or metastatic HER2-low breast cancer. The post AstraZeneca-Daiichi Sankyo’s Enhertu gets US FDA approval for breast cancer appeared first on Pharmaceutical Technology.

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US FDA approves Incyte’s merkel cell carcinoma therapy

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Incyte ’s Zynyz (retifanlimab-dlwr) to treat metastatic or recurrent locally advanced merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) in adult patients. Zynyz (retifanlimab-dlwr) is a humanised monoclonal antibody targeting programmed death receptor-1 (PD-1).

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MediWound’s NexoBrid is FDA Approved for the Treatment of Severe Thermal Burns

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MediWound, a biopharmaceutical company focused on biotherapeutic solutions for tissue repair and regeneration, announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved their orphan biological product NexoBrid (anacaulase-bcdb) for the removal of eschar in adults with deep partial-thickness and/or full-thickness thermal burns.

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Gilead wins patent battle with US government over HIV PrEP drugs

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According to the US government, Gilead had repeatedly refused to license patents related to PrEP research undertaken by the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Truvada has since gone generic, with Teva Pharmaceuticals launching the first FDA-approved Truvada generic in October 2020.

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Astellas’ nonhormonal hot flashes treatment Veozah wins FDA nod

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Astellas Pharma’s Veozah (fezolinetant) for use against moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms caused by menopause on May 12 after some delays due to an extended review. However, the use of hormone replacement therapy comes with its set of challenges.