XTalks

JANUARY 3, 2024

Wainua is the only FDA-approved drug for the treatment of ATTRv-PN that can be self-administered via an auto-injector. Approval of Wainua represents a meaningful advancement in treatment, one that gives those who are living with transthyretin-mediated amyloid polyneuropathy help managing the disease,” said Michael J.

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MAY 4, 2022

In this episode, Ayesha discussed the FDA approval of Mycovia Pharmaceuticals’ Vivjoa (oteseconazole) as the first approved treatment for recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (RVVC) or chronic yeast infection. Hear more about the drug and the obesity drug market, which is projected to grow to $5.42 billion in 2025.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2023

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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DECEMBER 29, 2022

The life sciences and healthcare are among the biggest industries globally, and their significance was particularly highlighted during the past couple of years by the COVID-19 pandemic. Given the hyperfocus on the life sciences thanks to COVID, consumers appear to be more autonomous and vocal about their medical demands and choices.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2021

The podcast also features a discussion on the recent FDA approval of AbbVie’s eyedrop for the treatment of presbyopia, or age-related deficits in near vision. With almost half of all adult Americans having the condition, there is a significant market for new treatments in the area.

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XTalks

OCTOBER 27, 2021

In this episode, the editorial team discusses the FDA approval of Cyltezo as the first interchangeable biosimilar for AbbVie’s Humira. The approval lends to the growing Humira biosimilars market, which will take off in 2023 with Boehringer Ingelheim’s Cyltezo and biosimilars from Amgen, Merck and Alvotech.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2023

In this episode, Ayesha talked about the launch of Amgen’s Amjevita, the first Humira biosimilar to hit the market. Amjevita received FDA approval in 2016 and after a legal settlement with Humira maker AbbVie, has finally reached market launch. Subscribe to the Xtalks Life Science Podcast to never miss a new episode.

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JANUARY 26, 2023

This is the fourth US FDA approval that BeiGene has received for Brukinsa since 2019. This includes a greater focus on digital campaigns and diversifying marketing campaigns with race and ethnicity insights.

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XTalks

APRIL 24, 2024

ImmunityBio’s Anktiva (N-803, or nogapendekin alfa inbakicept-pmln) along with the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine has won US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for the treatment of non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). The company is planning to launch Anktiva commercially in the US by mid-May.

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XTalks

JANUARY 25, 2023

Massachusetts-based TheracosBio has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for diabetes med Brenzavvy (bexagliflozin) to help improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes. It is the first FDA-approved SGLT2 inhibitor for any animal species.

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OCTOBER 22, 2021

In July 2021, the agency approved the first interchangeable biosimilar product, Semglee (insulin glargine-yfgn) for the treatment of diabetes. The FDA approved the supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) for Cyltezo as the first interchangeable biosimilar with Humira. Cyltezo and the Emerging Humira Biosimilars Market.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

MARCH 14, 2023

Biopharmaceutical firm Cingulate and life sciences commercialisation firm Indegene have entered into a joint commercialisation deal for the former’s attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) therapy CTx-1301 (dexmethylphenidate).

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XTalks

JANUARY 4, 2023

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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XTalks

JULY 28, 2021

Merck has scored US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its next-generation pneumonia vaccine Vaxneuvance that covers 15 different strains of the pneumococcal bacteria that causes the infection. Both shots are indicated for adults aged 18 years and older.

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OCTOBER 4, 2022

Rolvedon’s approval marks Spectrum’s transformation to a commercial-stage company with the opportunity to compete in a $2 billion dollar market, and offers a unique value proposition,” said Tom Riga, President and Chief Executive Officer of Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, in the company’s press release. How Does Rolvedon Work?

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XTalks

MAY 2, 2022

This is the very first approval for a medication for the chronic version of VVC. The approval is a significant breakthrough for RVVC as it is a condition with significant unmet need. For Mycovia Pharmaceuticals , Vivjoa is the company’s first FDA-approved drug in its pipeline of novel treatments for fungal infections.

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

This approval also marks bluebird’s third ex vivo gene therapy approved by the FDA for a rare genetic disease and second FDA approval for an inherited hemoglobin disorder, cementing our position as a gene therapy leader.”

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pharmaphorum

JANUARY 12, 2023

Additionally, under its 2018 agreement, Avillion had regulatory responsibility, including filing the New Drug Application (NDA) through to FDA approval. The new approval continues the company’s unmarred success rate in clinical co-development partnerships across multiple therapeutic areas.

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XTalks

AUGUST 18, 2023

The FDA approval of Izervay is great news for the retina community and our patients suffering from geographic atrophy,” said Arshad M. Izervay is anticipated to be available in the US market very soon, and its cost is projected to be $2,100 per vial (that is $2,100 per injection).

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XTalks

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Today, we are proud to further support the rare disease community by delivering Adzynma as the first FDA-approved therapeutic option for people with cTTP.” The company received an FDA nod for its VEGFR inhibitor Fruzaqla (fruquitinib) as a third-line treatment for adults with metastatic colorectal cancer.

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XTalks

APRIL 11, 2024

After backing from the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee (ODAC) last month, Johnson and Johnson (J&J) and Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) scored FDA approvals for the use of their B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA)-targeting CAR T-cell therapies as earlier line treatment options for multiple myeloma.

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XTalks

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Xtalks is taking a look at some of the major stories and innovations of the year in the life sciences, many of which were driven by new, emerging and improved technologies. The year 2021 was all about continuing innovations in the life sciences. Life Science Innovations: Malaria and Influenza Vaccines.

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MAY 5, 2022

There are four FDA-approved ADHD-specific nonstimulant drugs, namely Eli Lilly’s Strattera (atomoxetine), Shionogi’s Kapvay (clonidine), Takeda’s Intuniv (guanfacine) and now Supernus’ Qelbree (viloxazine). In 2002, Strattera became the first FDA-approved nonstimulant drug to treat ADHD in adults.

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XTalks

JULY 7, 2023

Pfizer’s alopecia JAK inhibitor Litfulo (ritlecitinib) has become its fourth US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved product in the past several weeks. Litfulo is entering the alopecia market to rival Eli Lilly’s Olumiant (baricitinib), which was approved as the first drug for alopecia areata a year ago.

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Drug Discovery World

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Abbey Vangeloff is the Director of Business Development, Life Sciences, at Yahara Software. DDW’s Megan Thomas catches up with Vangeloff to learn why AI and data science are so important for the future of the sector. This, Vangeloff says, is the part they get excited about when working with life science clients.

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XTalks

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Related: Nestlé to Market Seres’ Oral Microbiome Drug for C. As the first FDA-approved fecal microbiota product, (the) action represents an important milestone, as it provides an additional approved option to prevent recurrent CDI,” said Peter Marks, director of the agency’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER).

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OCTOBER 17, 2023

Velsipity’s FDA approval today marks a significant milestone for UC patients who need new treatments for this chronic condition and are ready to start advanced therapy.” The global market for inflammatory bowel diseases is rather lucrative at about $20 billion.

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AUGUST 2, 2022

The FDA finally inspected the site in January this year. According to Azurity, Zonisade is the first and only zonisamide formulation for oral liquid administration to be FDA approved as an adjunctive therapy for the treatment of partial seizures in adults and pediatric patients aged 16 years and older with epilepsy.

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AUGUST 22, 2022

What sets Auvelity apart from other antidepressants on the market is its ability to act rapidly. Additionally, Axsome says Auvelity is the first oral MDD medication with a new mechanism of action to hit the market in more than 60 years.

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XTalks

JUNE 29, 2021

Prescription digital medicine company Akili Interactive is set to launch a digital campaign for its FDA-approved video game for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The video game is called EndeavorRx and is the first and only FDA-backed therapy delivered through a video game experience.

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JULY 19, 2021

A new report published by Medicines Discovery Catapult and CPI details the huge medical and market potential for complex medicines in the UK. The market value for complex medicines is set to reach hundreds of billions of pounds, and you can see why with the potential benefits for patients.”. Click here to read the full report.

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World of DTC Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2022

The amount of money required to gain approval of a new drug has been hotly debated, but it also costs a hell of a lot of money to launch a drug in today’s market. A study in 2020 estimated that the median cost of getting a new drug into the market was $985 million, and the average price was $1.3 Only about $2.2

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XTalks

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Ferring Pharmaceuticals announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Adstiladrin (nadofaragene firadenovec-vncg) for the treatment of adult patients with high-risk Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG)-unresponsive non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) with carcinoma in situ (CIS) with or without papillary tumors.

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JUNE 16, 2023

Foundation Medicine recently announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved FoundationOne Liquid CDx to serve as a companion diagnostic for identifying metastatic colorectal cancer patients with BRAF V600E alterations, suitable for treatment with Pfizer’s Braftovi (encorafenib) with cetuximab.

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JULY 7, 2021

In this episode, Ayesha talks about the launch of a digital marketing campaign for the first FDA-approved therapeutic video game to help treat ADHD. Read the full articles here: Akili Launches Digital Ad Campaign for First FDA-Approved ADHD Video Game. It was developed by digital medicine company Akili Interactive.

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XTalks

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Biohaven’s Nurtec ODT is the first and only FDA-approved CGRP receptor antagonist available in a quick-dissolve ODT formulation. Based on the positive trial data, Biohaven says it plans to file a new drug application (NDA) for Zavegepant with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the first quarter of 2022.

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JUNE 12, 2023

Recent FDA Approvals of Cell Therapy Manufacturing Facilities in the US Successful commercialization of novel cell therapy requires exemplary performance at all stages, including upstream and downstream processing, process development, testing and manufacturing services. billion in 2021, is projected to reach an impressive $60.67

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