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US FDA approves Shorla’s oncology drug for T-cell leukaemia

Pharmaceutical Technology

The regulatory approval marks the company’s first product to receive approval in the US market. Shorla Oncology CEO and co-founder Sharon Cunningham said: “We are very proud to see our research in oncology innovation and dedication to patient care culminate in this US FDA approval.

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FDA Approves New Alzheimer’s Drug Designed to Slow Cognitive Decline

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday approved a highly anticipated new drug designed to slow cognitive decline in patients in mild and early stages of Alzheimer’s disease.

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FDA approves first microbiota-based treatment

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The regulatory OK, a milestone for microbiome-based drug research, is for a medicine from Ferring Pharma that treats a recurrent type of gut infection.

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

Pharmaceutical Technology

Eisai CEO Haruo Naito said: “The FDA’s approval of Leqembi under the Accelerated Approval pathway is an important milestone in Eisai’s four decades of research in Alzheimer’s disease and reflects our continued commitment to alleviating the burden of Alzheimer’s disease for patients and their families.

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FDA approves Ipsen’s Bylvay for cholestatic pruritus due to ALGS

Pharmaceutical Technology

Ipsen has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for Bylvay (odevixibat) to treat patients aged 12 months and above with cholestatic pruritus caused by Alagille syndrome (ALGS).

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Italfarmaco’s Duvyzat Wins FDA Approval as First Nonsteroidal Treatment for All Genetic Variants of DMD

XTalks

Italy-based drugmaker Italfarmaco has won US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its oral medication Duvyzat (givinostat) for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients six years of age and older. Duvyzat received Priority Review, Orphan Drug and Rare Pediatric Disease designations from the FDA.

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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.