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Nucala (mepolizumab) approved by US FDA for use in adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
22 May 2025 - Approval based on the positive MATINEE and METREX Phase 3 trials. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 18 May 2025
FDA clears first blood test used in diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease
16 May 2025 - New test provides less invasive option, reduces reliance on PET scans and increases diagnosis accessibility. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 17 May 2025
PharmaTher announces FDA extends review period for ketamine; new approval goal date 9 August 2025
16 May 2025 - PharmaTher today announced the US FDA has extended the approval goal date for the review of ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 16 May 2025
FDA approves retifanlimab-dlwr with carboplatin and paclitaxel and as a single agent for squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal
15 May 2025 - Today, the FDA approved retifanlimab-dlwr (Zynyz, Incyte) with carboplatin and paclitaxel for the first-line treatment of ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 15 May 2025
BioCryst announces FDA acceptance of NDA for Orladeyo (berotralstat) oral granules in patients with hereditary angioedema aged 2 to 11 years
14 May 2025 - FDA grants priority review of application, with PDUFA target action date of 12 September 2025. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 14 May 2025
FDA grants accelerated approval to telisotuzumab vedotin-tllv for non-small cell lung cancer with high c-Met protein overexpression
14 May 2025 - Today, the FDA granted accelerated approval to telisotuzumab vedotin-tllv (Emrelis, AbbVie), a c-Met-directed antibody and microtubule ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 14 May 2025
FDA approves belzutifan for pheochromocytoma or paraganglioma
14 May 2025 - Today, the FDA approved belzutifan (Welireg, Merck) for adult and paediatric patients 12 years and older ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 08 May 2025
FDA grants accelerated approval to the combination of avutometinib and defactinib for KRAS-mutated recurrent low-grade serous ovarian cancer
8 May 2025 - Today, the FDA granted accelerated approval to the combination of avutometinib and defactinib (Avmapki Fakzynja Co-pack, ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 06 May 2025
Teva and Alvotech announce FDA approval of interchangeability for Selarsdi (ustekinumab-aekn) with Stelara (ustekinumab)
5 May 2025 - The US FDA has approved Selarsdi (ustekinumab-aekn) as interchangeable with the reference biologic Stelara (ustekinumab) in all ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 03 May 2025
FDA accepts filing application for oral semaglutide 25 mg, which if approved, would be the first oral GLP-1 treatment for obesity
2 May 2025 - The FDA filing is based on the results of the Phase 3 OASIS 4 trial that evaluated ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 02 May 2025
Satsuma Pharmaceuticals announces US FDA approval for Atzumi (dihydroergotamine) nasal powder for the acute treatment of migraine
30 April 2025 - Atzumi is the first and only product utilising the SMART (Simple MucoAdhesive Release Technology) platform which combines ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 30 Apr 2025
Johnson & Johnson receives FDA approval for Imaavy (nipocalimab-aahu), a new FcRn blocker offering long-lasting disease control in the broadest population of people living with generalized myasthenia gravis
30 April 2025 - First and only FcRn blocker approved in anti-AChR and anti-MuSK antibody positive adults and paediatric generalised myasthenia gravis. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 30 Apr 2025
US FDA approves Zevaskyn (prademagene zamikeracel), the first and only cell-based gene therapy for patients with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa
29 April 2025 - Rare paediatric disease priority review voucher granted by FDA. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 29 Apr 2025
Rinvoq (upadacitinib) receives US FDA approval for giant cell arteritis
29 April 2025 - Rinvoq (upadacitinib) is now the first and only oral Janus kinase inhibitor approved for the treatment of ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 29 Apr 2025
Eton Pharmaceuticals announces submission of NDA for ET-600 (desmopressin oral solution)
28 April 2025 - Expected 10 month review; commercial preparations underway for a potential Q1 2026 launch. ...