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

Pharmaceutical Technology

SKYCLARYS is the first approved treatment in Friedrich’s Ataxia and marks a milestone for drug development in this complex disease. There are three more drug candidates with major trial readouts that are expected in 2023. The FDA granted Orphan Drug, Fast Track, and Rare Pediatric Disease Designations for the medication.

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US FDA approves Pfizer’s migraine nasal spray Zavzpret

Pharmaceutical Technology

The company stated that the regulatory approval expands its migraine portfolio, which includes oral therapy for acute and preventive treatment. The regulator granted the approval based on two pivotal placebo-controlled, double-blind, randomised trials. The company expects to launch Zavzpret in pharmacies in July.

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Seres and Nestlé Health receive FDA approval for Vowst microbiome therapy

Pharmaceutical Technology

The regulator had previously granted breakthrough therapy and orphan drug designations to Vowst. The regulatory approval was supported by a Phase III development programme which included the ECOSPOR III and ECOSPOR IV trials. It is not indicated to treat CDI.

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

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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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AstraZeneca’s Voydeya Scores FDA Approval, Adding to Company’s Multi-Billion Dollar PNH Franchise

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Related: Novartis’ Fabhalta Gets FDA Approval for Rare Complement Blood Disorder The FDA’s green light for Voydeya comes three months after the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (JHLW) became the first regulator in the world to back the therapy.

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Otsuka and Lundbeck’s sNDA for Rexulti gains US FDA approval

Pharmaceutical Technology

Otsuka Pharmaceutical and H Lundbeck have received approval for the supplemental new drug application (sNDA) from the US Food and Drug Administration for Rexulti (brexpiprazole) to treat agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease. The regulator accepted and gr anted priority review for the sNDA in January 2023.

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Novartis’ Fabhalta Gets FDA Approval for Rare Complement Blood Disorder

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After receiving US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for Fabhalta (iptacopan) last week for the treatment of the rare blood disorder paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), Novartis presented trial data yesterday showing the drug’s promise in another indication.