FDA’s Pazdur and Blumenthal: the march of checkpoint inhibitors will continue

21 February 2017 - More approvals of new immune-checkpoint inhibitors, targeted and personalised therapies, as well as the use of ...

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Pfizer announces acceptance of regulatory submission for inotuzumab ozogamicin by the U.S. FDA

21 February 2017 - Application requests approval for the treatment of relapsed or refractory acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in adults. ...

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Vericel receives FDA fast track designation for ixmyelocel-T, an investigational product for the treatment of patients with advanced heart failure due to ischaemic dilated cardiomyopathy

21 February 2017 - Vericel Corporation  today announced that the U.S. FDA has designated the investigation of ixmyelocel‑T for reduction ...

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The Medicines Company announces FDA filing acceptance of new drug application for intravenous antibiotic Carbavance (meropenem-vaborbactam)

21 February 2017 - The Medicines Company today announced that the U.S. FDA has accepted for priority review the Company’s ...

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Amphastar announces the receipt of a complete response letter for intranasal naloxone for the emergency treatment of opioid overdose

21 February 2017 - Amphastar Pharmaceuticals announced today that the U.S. FDA issued a complete response letter for its new ...

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The European Medicines Agency and publication of clinical study reports: a challenge for the US FDA

20 February 2017 - The US FDA has been the standard of drug regulation worldwide for decades.  ...

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FDA expands approval of Spriva Respimat (tiotropium bromide) inhalation spray for maintenance treatment of asthma in children

16 February 2017 - Supplemental new drug application approved under priority review from the FDA. ...

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CEO under fire for $89,000 drug has a history of steep price hikes

14 February 2017 - Sanders, Cummings requested information on increases in 2014. ...

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Why drug companies don’t want President Trump to deregulate the FDA

16 February 2017 - When President Donald Trump met with big pharma CEOs at the White House last month, he ...

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U.S. FDA accepts biologics license application for Mylan and Biocon's proposed biosimilar pegfilgrastim for review

16 February 2017 - Second successful BLA filing of the partnership in the U.S. ...

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FDA approves new psoriasis drug

15 February 2017 - The U.S. FDA today approved Siliq (brodalumab) to treat adults with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. ...

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Pharma industry shuns Trump push for radical shift at FDA

15 February 2017 - U.S. President Donald Trump's vow to roll back government regulations at least 75% is causing anxiety ...

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Generic and biosimilar manufacturers launch new brand & campaign to expand access to medicines

14 February 2017 - Education campaign reinforces generics reduce drug costs, drive savings. ...

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Axsome Therapeutics receives FDA fast track designation for AXS-05 for treatment resistant depression

14 February 2017 - Axsome Therapeutics has received fast track designation from the U.S. FDA for AXS-05 for treatment resistant depression.  ...

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Former FDA Chief cites 5 things to watch on drug approvals and keeping drugs safe

14 February 2017 - The just-departed commissioner of the FDA has concerns about plans to speed up drug approvals and ...

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