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Likmez: First FDA-Approved Liquid Option of the Antibiotic Metronidazole

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This liquid formulation of metronidazole is the sole FDA-approved liquid option, offering a groundbreaking prescribing alternative for patients encountering difficulties in swallowing or facing taste-related obstacles. With a 24-month shelf life and no need for refrigeration, Likmez provides a convenient option for patients.

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Top Life Science News and Trends in 2023 at Xtalks

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In 2023, there were significant advancements and notable trends in the life sciences. Xtalks compiled a list of its top life science news and trends of 2023, which provided readers with the latest developments, information and expert insights across life science industries, including pharma, biotech and medical device.

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FDA Approves First Eylea Interchangeable Biosimilars Yesafili and Opuviz

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Yesafili and Opuviz are approved to treat the same conditions as Regeneron’s vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitor Eylea — neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy, macular edema following retinal vein occlusion (RVO) and diabetic macular edema (DME). In the US, Biogen will market Yesafili.

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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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Cyltezo Becomes First FDA-Approved Interchangeable Humira Biosimilar

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Boehringer Ingelheim’s Cyltezo has become the second interchangeable biosimilar approved by the FDA, and the first approved interchangeable monoclonal antibody. In July 2021, the agency approved the first interchangeable biosimilar product, Semglee (insulin glargine-yfgn) for the treatment of diabetes.

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4 Life Sciences Trends for 2023

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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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FDA Approves First Interchangeable Humira Biosimilar + Gene Silencing Treatment for Porphyria Gets Nod From England’s NICE – Xtalks Life Science Podcast Ep. 34

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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.