ILUVIEN now approved for the treatment of chronic non-infectious uveitis affecting the posterior segment of the eye (NIU-PS) in addition to diabetic macular edema (DME) ANI plans to begin marketing ILUVIEN in the U.S. under the combined label later this year BAUDETTE, Minn., March 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANIP) (ANI or the Company) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration...Read more
PRINCETON, N.J., March 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ANI or the Company) (Nasdaq: ANIP) today announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of Purified Cortrophin® Gel (repository corticotropin injection USP) (Cortrophin Gel) in a prefilled syringe format. This new presentation will be available in 40 USP units/0.5 mL and 80 USP units/mL single-dose options through Cortrophin Gel’s established...Read more
TNKase® (tenecteplase) is the first stroke medicine approved by the FDA in nearly 30 years Single five-second intravenous bolus provides faster and simpler administration than the approved standard-of-care Genentech has developed the only two FDA-approved medicines to treat acute ischemic stroke, TNKase and Activase® (alteplase) SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. / Mar 03, 2025 / Business Wire / Genentech, a member of the Roche Group (SIX:...Read more
New closed-loop system self-adjusts DBS therapy to individual brain activity in real time; the largest commercial launch of brain-computer interface technology ever GALWAY, Ireland, Feb. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- For the one million people diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in the United States1, Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT), a global leader in healthcare technology, proudly announces U.S. Food and Drug Administration...Read more
CTEXLI is the first and only medication approved for the treatment of CTX in adults Approval based on Phase 3 RESTORE study results CTEXLI granted U.S. FDA Orphan Drug exclusivity for the treatment of CTX FOSTER CITY, Calif. / Feb 24, 2025 / Business Wire / Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: MIRM) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved CTEXLI™ (chenodiol) tablets, a bile acid, for the...Read more
Mesalamine 800 mg delayed-release tablets, referencing ASACOL HD® Lenalidomide capsules, referencing REVLIMID® BRIDGEWATER, N.J. / Feb 19, 2025 / Business Wire / Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMRX) (“Amneal” or the “Company”), a global biopharmaceutical company, today announced the launch of mesalamine 800 mg delayed-release tablets, an aminosalicylate indicated for the treatment of moderately active ulcerative colitis in...Read more
Vaccine helps protect against five common disease-causing serogroups of Neisseria meningitidis (A, B, C, W, and Y) Broad serogroup coverage in one vaccine reduces injections to help improve vaccination rates and help protect more US adolescents and young adults PHILADELPHIA / Feb 17, 2025 / Business Wire / GSK plc (LSE/NYSE: GSK) today announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved PENMENVY (Meningococcal Groups...Read more
First Major Technological Breakthrough in Hyaluronic Acid Dermal Fillers in a Decade; U.S. Launch Planned in Q2 2025 Launch Establishes Evolus as a Multi-Product Performance Beauty Company and Expands Addressable Market by 78% NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. / Feb 13, 2025 / Business Wire / Evolus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EOLS), a performance beauty company with a focus on building an aesthetic portfolio, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug...Read more
Approval is based on positive data from the Phase 3 ECHELON-3 trial, which demonstrated ADCETRIS regimen reduced the risk of death by 37%, a statistically significant, clinically meaningful improvement in overall survival (OS), compared to lenalidomide and rituximab plus placebo ECHELON-3 is the first Phase 3 trial to demonstrate OS advantage over lenalidomide and rituximab plus placebo for patients with at least 2 prior lines of...Read more
Evrysdi is the only non-invasive disease-modifying SMA treatment and is approved in over 100 countries Evrysdi tablet can be stored at room temperature and offers the same demonstrated efficacy and safety as the currently available oral solution New tablet formulation may provide greater freedom and independence for people with SMA thanks to simplified dose administration SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. / Feb 12, 2025 / Business Wire /...Read more
GOMEKLI is the first and only medicine approved for both adults and children with NF1-PN Approval based on positive data from Phase 2b ReNeu trial, which showed GOMEKLI treatment resulted in robust ORR, deep and durable reductions in tumor volume, and a manageable safety profile SpringWorks granted rare pediatric disease priority review voucher by the FDA STAMFORD, Conn., Feb. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --...Read more
EMBLAVEOTM is the first and only monobactam/β-lactamase inhibitor combination antibiotic therapy approved by the U.S. FDA to treat complicated intra-abdominal infections, including those caused by Gram-negative bacteria Gram-negative bacterial infections represent a significant public health threat due to their ability to develop resistance to antimicrobial therapies Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) could lead to over 39 million deaths...Read more
ONAPGO is the first and only subcutaneous apomorphine infusion device for the treatment of motor fluctuations in adults with advanced Parkinson’s disease ONAPGO is a wearable subcutaneous infusion device that provides continuous treatment during the waking day for more consistent control of OFF time ONAPGO will be available in the U.S. in second quarter 2025 ROCKVILLE, Md., Feb. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Supernus...Read more
Susvimo is the first and only continuous delivery treatment that offers an alternative to regular eye injections to treat diabetic macular edema (DME) With as few as two treatments per year, Susvimo may help people with DME maintain their vision Approval marks the second indication for Susvimo in addition to wet, or neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD) SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. / Feb 04, 2025 / Business Wire /...Read more
JOURNAVX is the first and only approved non-opioid oral pain signal inhibitor and the first new class of pain medicine approved in more than 20 years JOURNAVX is an effective and well-tolerated medicine without evidence of addictive potential indicated for use across all types of moderate-to-severe acute pain BOSTON / Jan 30, 2025 / Business Wire / Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) today announced that the U.S. Food...Read more
A single oral dose of SYMBRAVO provided rapid migraine pain freedom and return to normal functioning within 2 hours, and sustained efficacy through 24 and 48 hours 85% and 77% of patients treated with a single dose of SYMBRAVO did not require migraine rescue medication within 24 hours in two Phase 3 studies SYMBRAVO demonstrated superior efficacy across a broad range of migraine severity (mild, moderate, and severe), and in...Read more
Based on DESTINY-Breast06 Phase III trial results which showed ENHERTU demonstrated superiority vs. chemotherapy with a median progression-free survival of more than one year Approval brings AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo’s ENHERTU to an earlier HR-positive treatment setting and broadens the patient population eligible for treatment with a HER2-directed therapy to those with HER2-ultralow disease WILMINGTON, Del. / Jan 27, 2025 /...Read more
Approval of three important therapies for dementia, oncology and gastrointestinal disease Granted 180-day exclusivity for memantine/donepezil extended-release capsules Tentative approval of rifaximin, a product for treating IBS-D BRIDGEWATER, N.J. / Jan 23, 2025 / Business Wire / Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMRX) (“Amneal” or the “Company”) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved...Read more
Medexus will target a commercial launch in 1H CY2025; potential for annual product-level revenue to exceed US$100 million within five years after commercial launch Toronto, Ontario and Chicago, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - January 22, 2025) - Medexus Pharmaceuticals (TSX: MDP) (OTCQX: MEDXF) is pleased to provide a business update regarding the successful completion of the regulatory review process for GRAFAPEX™ (treosulfan) for...Read more
First approval in the US for AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo’s DATROWAY based on TROPION-Breast01 results showing 37% reduction in the risk of disease progression or death vs. chemotherapy DATROWAY is the eighth new medicine of the 20 AstraZeneca has set out to deliver by 2030 WILMINGTON, Del. / Jan 17, 2025 / Business Wire / DATROWAY® (datopotamab deruxtecan-dlnk) has been approved in the US for the treatment of adult patients with...Read more
Pivotal Study Demonstrated the Combination More Than Doubled Progression-Free Survival Compared to Investigated SOC THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Jan. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved LUMAKRAS® (sotorasib) in combination with Vectibix® (panitumumab) for the treatment of adult patients with KRAS G12C-mutated metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC), as...Read more
Based on ECHO Phase III trial results which showed more than 16 months of progression-free survival improvement vs. chemoimmunotherapy alone First and only BTK inhibitor approved for the 1st-line treatment of MCL in the US WILMINGTON, Del. / Jan 17, 2025 / Business Wire / AstraZeneca’s CALQUENCE® (acalabrutinib) in combination with bendamustine and rituximab has been approved in the US for the treatment of adult patients with...Read more
U.S. launch expected in early February Niktimvo is the first and only approved treatment for chronic GVHD that targets CSF-1R to reduce the drivers of inflammation and fibrosis Pivotal data from the AGAVE-201 trial supporting FDA approval show treatment with Niktimvo resulted in durable responses across all organs studied and patient subgroups WILMINGTON, Del. and WALTHAM, Mass., Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Incyte (Nasdaq:INCY)...Read more
In the pivotal Phase 3 VIVID-1 trial, patients treated with Omvoh experienced significant improvement in clinical remission and endoscopic response at one year Among those who achieved clinical remission and endoscopic response at one year, nearly 90% of patients maintained clinical remission with two years of continuous Omvoh treatment in open-label extension INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:...Read more
Opdivo Qvantig is the first and only subcutaneously administered PD-1 inhibitor1 Given over three- to five-minutes, Opdivo Qvantig demonstrated consistent efficacy and showed a comparable safety profile to intravenous Opdivo in the Phase 3 CheckMate-67T trial1,3 PRINCETON, N.J. / Dec 27, 2024 / Business Wire / Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted approval for Opdivo...Read more
New indication based on results from a global Phase 3 trial demonstrating TEVIMBRA plus chemotherapy significantly improved overall survival for patients with advanced gastric cancers Second FDA approval for TEVIMBRA in 2024 SAN MATEO, Calif. / Dec 27, 2024 / Business Wire / BeiGene, Ltd. (NASDAQ: BGNE; HKEX: 06160; SSE: 688235), a global oncology company that intends to change its name to BeOne Medicines Ltd., today announced the...Read more
VALENCIA, Calif., Dec. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AVITA Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCEL, ASX: AVH), a commercial-stage regenerative medicine company focused on first-in-class devices for wound care management and skin restoration, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved its premarket approval (PMA) supplement for RECELL GO® mini. As a line extension of the RECELL GO system, the RECELL GO mini disposable...Read more
BRAFTOVI in combination with cetuximab and mFOLFOX6 is the first and only combination regimen with targeted therapy approved for use as early as first-line for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer with a BRAF V600E mutation Accelerated approval is based on 61% overall response rate compared to 40% in control arm in the Phase 3 BREAKWATER trial NEW YORK / Dec 20, 2024 / Business Wire / Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) today announced that...Read more
Averaging up to 20% of weight loss, adults taking Zepbound had at least 25 fewer breathing interruptions each hour as they slept Up to 50% of adults taking Zepbound no longer had symptoms associated with OSA after one year INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Zepbound® (tirzepatide) as the first and only prescription...Read more
ALYFTREK™ is approved for patients 6 years and older with at least one responsive mutation, including 31 additional mutations not responsive to other CFTR modulator therapies In head-to-head clinical trials, ALYFTREK was non-inferior on ppFEV1 and further decreased sweat chloride compared to TRIKAFTA® BOSTON / Dec 20, 2024 / Business Wire / Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug...Read more
Approximately 300 more people with cystic fibrosis in the U.S. are now eligible for a medicine that treats the underlying cause of their disease for the first time BOSTON / Dec 20, 2024 / Business Wire / Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the expanded use of TRIKAFTA® (elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor and ivacaftor) for the treatment of people with...Read more
BOSTON, Dec. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients living with rare neuroendocrine diseases, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an expanded indication for IMCIVREE® (setmelanotide) to include children as young as 2 years old. IMCIVREE is indicated to reduce excess...Read more
Unique cell-impermeable1 design extends life-saving treatment for dialysis patients Merit to host a WRAPSODY informational call on January 28, 2025 SOUTH JORDAN, Utah, Dec. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MMSI), a leading global manufacturer and marketer of healthcare technology, announced today that the WRAPSODY® Cell-Impermeable Endoprosthesis has received premarket approval from the US Food and...Read more
SYMVESS is a first-in-class bioengineered human tissue designed to be a universally implantable vascular conduit for use in arterial replacement and repair In clinical testing SYMVESS was observed to have high rates of patency, or blood flow, and low rates of amputation and infection Highly experienced sales team already recruited and trained in preparation for commercial launch DURHAM, N.C., Dec. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --...Read more
TRYNGOLZA shown to significantly reduce triglycerides and substantially reduce acute pancreatitis events in adults with FCS; a rare, highly debilitating and life-threatening disease Indicated for adults with FCS regardless of genetically or clinically confirmed diagnosis TRYNGOLZA is the first of four independent launches planned over the next three years, pending approvals Ionis to host webcast today at 6:45pm ET...Read more
RYONCIL (remestemcel-L) is the first MSC product approved by FDA for any indication. RYONCIL is the first FDA-approved therapy for children aged 2 months and older, including adolescents and teenagers, with steroid-refractory acute graft versus host disease (SR-aGvHD), a life-threatening condition with high mortality rates. In a single-arm, multi-center, Phase 3 trial of children with SR-aGvHD, 89% of whom had high severity Grade C or...Read more
EFFICACY: In the pivotal studies, ADORING 1 and ADORING 2, up to 46% of patients on VTAMA cream achieved vIGA-AD™ treatment success at Week 8 versus 18% of patients on vehicle. POWERFUL SKIN CLEARANCE: The majority of patients entered with or achieved complete disease clearance (vIGA-AD=0) at least once in the 48-week open-label ADORING long-term extension (LTE) study and remained treatment-free (remittive effect) for an average of ~80...Read more
CRENESSITY, the first new treatment available in 70 years to the classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) community, offers a paradigm-shifting treatment approach FDA approval supported by data from the largest-ever clinical trial program in pediatric and adult patients with classic CAH CRENESSITY is expected to be commercially available in approximately one week Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher granted in...Read more
WALTHAM, Mass., Dec. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Checkpoint Therapeutics, Inc. (“Checkpoint”) (Nasdaq: CKPT), today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) has approved UNLOXCYT™ (cosibelimab-ipdl) for the treatment of adults with metastatic cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (“cSCC”) or locally advanced cSCC who are not candidates for curative surgery or curative radiation. UNLOXCYT is the first and only...Read more
Based on ADRIATIC Phase III trial results which showed a 27% reduction in the risk of death versus placebo WILMINGTON, Del. / Dec 05, 2024 / Business Wire / AstraZeneca’s IMFINZI® (durvalumab) has been approved in the US for the treatment of adult patients with limited-stage small cell lung cancer (LS-SCLC) whose disease has not progressed following concurrent platinum-based chemotherapy and radiation therapy. The approval was granted...Read more
BIZENGRI® is the first and only therapy approved by the FDA specifically for pancreatic adenocarcinoma and NSCLC that harbor NRG1 gene fusions and are advanced unresectable or metastatic1 Merus and Partner Therapeutics announced a license agreement for U.S. commercialization UTRECHT, The Netherlands and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Dec. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Merus N.V. (Nasdaq: MRUS) [Merus, the Company, we, or our], a clinical-stage...Read more
WARSAW, Ind., Nov. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZBH), a global medical technology leader, today announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Premarket Approval Application (PMA) Supplement approval for the Oxford® Cementless Partial Knee. The approval is based on safety and effectiveness data from an Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) study and non-clinical testing for...Read more
The PATHWAY HER2 (4B5) test helps to identify patients with previously-treated, unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive biliary tract cancer (BTC) who may be eligible for treatment with ZIIHERA. There are currently very few options for BTC patients as most cases are at an advanced stage at the time of diagnosis. This approval represents a new indication for Roche's existing PATHWAY HER2 (4B5) test and expands its...Read more
Attruby is the first and only approved product with a label specifying near-complete stabilization of TTR. Attruby has been shown to preserve the native function of TTR as a transport protein of thyroxine and vitamin A and to demonstrate benefit on cardiovascular outcomes Attruby demonstrated the most rapid benefit seen in any Phase 3 study of ATTR-CM to date: In as few as 3 months, the time to first event (all-cause mortality (ACM)...Read more
Potential first and only DHE autoinjector for tough-to-treat migraines and cluster headaches Exenatide approval highlights Amneal’s capabilities in developing GLP-1 injectables BRIDGEWATER, N.J. / Nov 21, 2024 / Business Wire / Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMRX) (“Amneal” or the “Company”), a global pharmaceutical company, today announced the advancement of two key strategic initiatives. First, the Company has resubmitted to...Read more
New flexible arrays are lighter, thinner and designed to improve comfort for Optune Gio users ROOT, Switzerland / Nov 21, 2024 / Business Wire / Novocure (NASDAQ: NVCR) announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved its new Head Flexible Electrode (HFE) transducer arrays for use with Optune Gio® for the treatment of adult patients with glioblastoma multiforme (GBM). Optune Gio is a wearable, portable device...Read more
Ziihera is the first and only dual HER2-targeted bispecific antibody approved for HER2-positive BTC in the U.S. Ziihera received accelerated approval based on results including a 52% objective response rate and median duration of response of 14.9 months as determined by independent central review (ICR) from the HERIZON-BTC-01 clinical trial $25M milestone payment to be received from Jazz Pharmaceuticals in relation to the FDA...Read more
Ziihera is the first and only dual HER2-targeted bispecific antibody approved for HER2+ BTC in the U.S. Ziihera received accelerated approval based on results including a 52% objective response rate and median duration of response of 14.9 months as determined by independent central review (ICR) from the HERIZON-BTC-01 clinical trial Company to host investor webcast on Dec. 11, 2024 For U.S. media and investors only DUBLIN, Nov....Read more
Approval based on positive data from the AUGMENT-101 clinical trial, in which Revuforj delivered robust and durable rates of remission in R/R acute leukemia patients with a KMT2A translocation Syndax to host conference call today at 6:00 p.m. ET WALTHAM, Mass., Nov. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Syndax Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: SNDX) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Revuforj® (revumenib) as the...Read more
First-ever FDA approval for gene therapy directly administered to the brain Priority review voucher granted Broad label including children and adults PTC pioneers new approach for CNS drug delivery WARREN, N.J., Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PTC Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTCT) announced today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) accelerated approval of its gene therapy for the treatment of AADC deficiency, the...Read more
AUCATZYL is the first CAR T therapy approved by the FDA with no requirement for a REMS program (Risk Evaluation Mitigation Strategy) Approval based on FELIX clinical trial of obe-cel in adult patients with r/r B-ALL Conference call to be held on November 11 at 08:30 am EST/13:30 pm BST: conference call participants should pre-register using the link at the bottom of this press release LONDON, Nov. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --...Read more
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Nov. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Journey Medical Corporation (Nasdaq: DERM) (“Journey Medical”), a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company that primarily focuses on selling and marketing U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”)-approved prescription pharmaceutical products for the treatment of dermatological conditions, today announced that the FDA has approved Emrosi™ (Minocycline Hydrochloride Extended Release...Read more
Scemblix, a new first-line option for adults with CML, is first to show superior efficacy and favorable safety and tolerability profile in a Phase III trial vs. all standard of care (SoC) therapies1-3 Patients on Scemblix also had fewer dose reductions and half the rate of adverse reactions leading to treatment discontinuation1-3 Nearly 50% of CML patients do not meet efficacy milestones (MMR) with current SoC and almost 25% discontinue...Read more
Younger patients in the U.S. can now benefit from Grifols Fibrin Sealant (FS) and its positive effect on surgical outcomes, including a fast time to hemostasis Grifols surgical bleeding management treatments form part of an increasingly robust portfolio of innovative therapeutics enhancing the health and well-being of patients BARCELONA, Spain, Oct. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grifols (MCE:GRF, MCE:GRF.P, NASDAQ:GRFS), a global...Read more
ORLYNVAH™ is the first oral penem approved for use in the U.S. and the second FDA-approved treatment for uUTIs in the past two decades Company to Host Conference Call on Monday, October 28th at 8:30 a.m. EDT DUBLIN and CHICAGO, Oct. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Iterum Therapeutics plc (Nasdaq: ITRM) (Iterum), today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Iterum’s new drug application for ORLYNVAH™...Read more
PRINCETON, N.J., Oct. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ANI or the Company) (Nasdaq: ANIP) today announced that following final approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA), the Company launched Estradiol Gel, 0.06%. ANI’s Estradiol Gel, 0.06% is the generic version of the reference listed drug (RLD) EstroGel® Gel, 0.06%. "With the FDA approval and...Read more
First-of-its-kind, all-in-one HD-mapping and dual energy (pulsed field and radiofrequency) ablation catheter Highly anticipated by electrophysiologists for its innovation and demonstrated safety and efficacy as well as improved workflow and short learning curve Now with two pulsed field ablation (PFA) offerings and a portfolio of electrophysiology solutions, Medtronic is shaping the future of arrythmia treatment today GALWAY,...Read more
First and only respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine indicated for adults younger than 50 Approval based on data from pivotal Phase 3 trial in adults at increased risk of lower respiratory tract disease caused by RSV NEW YORK / Oct 22, 2024 / Business Wire / Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved ABRYSVO® (Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine), the company’s bivalent...Read more
Approval of SELARSDI 130 mg/26 mL in a single-dose vial for intravenous infusion expands label to include treatment of adults with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis The FDA previously approved SELARSDI 45 mg/0.5 mL and 90 mg/mL in a single-dose prefilled syringe for subcutaneous injection in April 2024 SELARSDI’s U.S. launch for all indications is expected in Q1 2025 REYKJAVIK, Iceland & PARSIPPANY, N.J., Oct. 22, 2024...Read more
Pyridostigmine Bromide Extended Release is a once-daily soman nerve agent pretreatment pyridostigmine product for the U.S. Armed Services and U.S. allies developed utilizing Amneal’s GRANDE® drug delivery technology Developed with the support of Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND) BRIDGEWATER, N.J. / Oct 21, 2024 / Business Wire / Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:...Read more
The Only Product of Its Kind Approved for Use in Four Aesthetic Indications: Temporary Improvement in the Appearance of Moderate to Severe Forehead Lines, Frown Lines, Crow's Feet Lines, and Now Platysma Bands in Adults1-5 With this Approval, BOTOX® Cosmetic is the First and Only Aesthetic Neurotoxin Product to Temporarily Improve the Appearance of Moderate to Severe Vertical Bands Connecting the Jaw and Neck (Platysma Bands) in...Read more
The new VENTANA CLDN18 (43-14A) RxDx Assay helps fulfil an unmet medical need by enabling clinicians to identify patients with gastric or gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) cancer who may benefit from a targeted treatment option. CLDN18.2 is an emerging biomarker in gastric and GEJ cancers and helps predict the likelihood of response to targeted therapy. As the leader in companion diagnostics, Roche continues to build on its commitment...Read more
LUMRYZ is the only FDA-approved once-at-bedtime oxybate treatment for cataplexy or excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) in patients 7 years of age and older with narcolepsy Granted Orphan Drug Exclusivity in pediatric narcolepsy patients 7 years and older through October 16, 2031 DUBLIN, Oct. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avadel Pharmaceuticals plc (Nasdaq: AVDL), a biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming medicines to...Read more
VYALEV™ is the first and only subcutaneous 24-hour continuous infusion of levodopa-based therapy for the treatment of motor fluctuations in advanced Parkinson's disease Adults treated with VYALEV reported superior improvement in "on" time without troublesome dyskinesia, compared to oral immediate-release carbidopa/levodopa1 VYALEV allows for personalized dosing based on individual needs, morning, day and night NORTH CHICAGO, Ill.,...Read more
The first treatment of its kind for metastatic NSCLC, Optune Lua is approved for use concurrently with PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors or docetaxel in adult patients with metastatic NSCLC who progressed on or after a platinum-based regimen Results of the pivotal Phase 3 LUNAR trial represent the first substantial improvement in median overall survival in more than 8 years for this patient population Optune Lua is a wearable treatment that...Read more
VAUGHAN, Ontario / Oct 14, 2024 / Business Wire / Bausch + Lomb Corporation (NYSE/TSX: BLCO), a leading global eye health company dedicated to helping people see better to live better, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the enVista® Envy™ full range of vision intraocular lens (IOL), which offers a continuous range of vision with excellent dysphotopsia tolerance on the widely used enVista IOL...Read more
HYMPAVZI’s approval is based on Phase 3 study results demonstrating substantial bleed reduction compared to routine prophylaxis and on-demand treatment in eligible patients with hemophilia A or B without inhibitors In the U.S., HYMPAVZI is the first once-weekly subcutaneous prophylactic treatment for eligible people living with hemophilia B, and the first to be administered via a pre-filled pen or syringe for eligible people living with...Read more
Approval is based on Phase III INAVO120 results, showing the ItovebiTM (inavolisib)-based regimen more than doubled progression-free survival compared with palbociclib and fulvestrant alone in the first-line setting This approval helps address an urgent unmet need in breast cancer for people with a PIK3CA mutation, one of the most commonly mutated genes in HR-positive disease, associated with poor prognosis Itovebi is...Read more
Approval allows for larger field treatment of actinic keratosis (AK) on face and scalp with Ameluz®-PDT using the BF-RhodoLED or the RhodoLED XL lamp Supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) supported by two Phase 1 safety studies AK is the second most common diagnosis made by dermatologists in the United States1 An estimated 13 million treatments given each year for AK in the US2 WOBURN, Mass., Oct. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --...Read more
Credelio Quattro™ (lotilaner, moxidectin, praziquantel, and pyrantel chewable tablets) is the first and only canine oral parasiticide to protect against six parasites, including fleas, ticks, heartworms, roundworms, hookwormsii and three different species of tapeworm that other brands skip creating a gap in coverageiii Warming temperatures and changing consumer habits have increased parasite pressure and spread across geographies,...Read more
Cologuard Plus™ test raises the performance bar with sensitivities of 95% for colorectal cancer and 43% for advanced precancerous lesions at 94% specificity Cologuard Plus test will minimize unnecessary follow-up colonoscopies by reducing the likelihood of a false-positive screening test Company expects to launch Cologuard Plus test with Medicare coverage and guideline inclusion in 2025 MADISON, Wis. / Oct 04, 2024 / Business Wire /...Read more
Approval is based on the CheckMate-77T trial, in which the Opdivo-based regimen demonstrated significantly longer event-free survival compared to the chemotherapy and placebo arm; a high pathologic complete response rate was also observed1 Opdivo is the only approved PD-1 inhibitor for resectable NSCLC in both a neoadjuvant-only regimen and as part of a perioperative treatment regimen1 This milestone adds to Bristol Myers Squibb’s...Read more
GE HealthCare’s FDA-approved flurpiridaz F 18 PET radiotracer, Flyrcado, delivers higher diagnostic efficacy in patients with known or suspected coronary artery disease (CAD), compared to SPECT MPI, the predominant procedure used in nuclear cardiology today With a half-life over ten times longer than currently approved cardiac PET radiotracers, Flyrcado brings the first practical opportunity to combine exercise stress testing with...Read more
Dupixent is indicated for the approximately 300,000 adults in the U.S. with inadequately controlled chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and an eosinophilic phenotype Following recent approvals in the EU and China, the U.S. approval is based on two landmark Phase 3 trials that showed Dupixent achieved significant reduction in exacerbations, and also showed improvements in lung function and...Read more
Milestone triggers payments to PureTech totaling $29 million under agreements with Royalty Pharma and PureTech’s Founded Entity, Karuna Therapeutics, which was acquired by Bristol Myers Squibb in March 2024, and unlocks potential future payments related to additional milestones and royalties Bristol Myers Squibb to market KarXT as CobenfyTM1 Cobenfy is the first new drug mechanism approved in over 50 years for the treatment of...Read more
COBENFY represents the first new pharmacological approach to treat schizophrenia in decades, with a mechanism of action distinct from current therapies Approval is supported by data from the EMERGENT clinical program demonstrating statistically significant reductions of schizophrenia symptoms The safety and tolerability profile of COBENFY has been established across acute and long-term trials in schizophrenia PRINCETON, N.J. / Sep...Read more
NEW YORK / Sep 26, 2024 / Business Wire / Establishment Labs Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ESTA), a global medical technology company dedicated to improving women’s health and wellness, principally in breast aesthetics and reconstruction, announced it has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the use of Motiva® SmoothSilk® Ergonomix® and Motiva® SmoothSilk® Round breast implants in primary and revision breast...Read more
Based on LAURA Phase III trial results which showed TAGRISSO extended median progression-free survival by more than three years WILMINGTON, Del. / Sep 26, 2024 / Business Wire / AstraZeneca’s TAGRISSO® (osimertinib) has been approved in the US for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable, Stage III epidermal growth factor receptor-mutated (EGFRm) non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose disease has not progressed during or...Read more
PRINCETON, N.J., Sept. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ANI or the Company) (Nasdaq: ANIP) today announced that following final approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA), the Company launched Ketoconazole Shampoo, 2%. ANI’s Ketoconazole Shampoo, 2% is the generic version of the reference listed drug (RLD) Nizoral®. "We are proud to announce the FDA...Read more
MIPLYFFA™ is the first therapy approved for use in patients with NPC, a rare genetic disorder XOMA Royalty is entitled to receive a mid-single digit royalty on MIPLYFFA™ sales and up to $52.6 million in milestones MIPLYFFA™ is now the sixth commercial asset in XOMA Royalty’s portfolio EMERYVILLE, Calif., Sept. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XOMA Royalty Corporation (NASDAQ: XOMA), the biotech royalty aggregator, announced today Zevra...Read more
MIPLYFFA is the first FDA-approved treatment for Niemann-Pick disease type C (NPC), an ultra-rare and progressive neurodegenerative disease MIPLYFFA is indicated for use in combination with miglustat for the treatment of neurological manifestations of NPC in adults and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older Zevra receives rare pediatric disease priority review voucher in conjunction with approval Company launches AmplifyAssist™...Read more
Only influenza vaccine approved for self- or caregiver-administration at home, expanding options for influenza protection WILMINGTON, Del. / Sep 20, 2024 / Business Wire / FLUMIST® has been approved in the US as the only self-administered influenza vaccine. FLUMIST, a needle-free nasal spray, was approved to be self-administered by adults up to 49 years of age or administered by a parent/caregiver to individuals 2-17 years of age.1 The...Read more
Approval based on compelling safety and efficacy from the Phase 3 MARIPOSA-2 study, marking the third new indication for RYBREVANT® this year, with four indications overall RARITAN, N.J., Sept. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved RYBREVANT® (amivantamab-vmjw) in combination with standard of care chemotherapy (carboplatin and pemetrexed)...Read more
U.S. Food and Drug Administration approves Zenrelia, a once-daily oral JAK inhibitor for dogs with allergic and atopic dermatitis Elanco enters the estimated $1.7 billion global canine dermatology market, highly accretive to existing portfolio In a head-to-head study, Zenrelia was shown to be at least as effective as the market incumbent JAK inhibitor at the primary end point, with an additional endpoint at which Zenrelia got 77% of...Read more
New indication supported by the MANDARA trial which showed nearly 60% of patients achieved remission and 41% of patients fully stopped taking oral corticosteroids WILMINGTON, Del. / Sep 18, 2024 / Business Wire / AstraZeneca’s FASENRA® (benralizumab) has been approved in the US for the treatment of adult patients with eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA).1 EGPA is a rare, immune-mediated vasculitis that can result in...Read more
Approval based on results from the Phase 3 CCTG IND.227/KEYNOTE-483 trial, in which KEYTRUDA plus chemotherapy demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in overall survival versus chemotherapy alone Approval marks the first indication for KEYTRUDA in MPM in the U.S. RAHWAY, N.J. / Sep 18, 2024 / Business Wire / Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, today announced the U.S. Food and Drug...Read more
Broad indication in HR+/HER2- stage II and III early breast cancer (EBC) at high risk of recurrence approximately doubles population eligible for CDK4/6 inhibitor adjuvant therapy1,2 Kisqali® (ribociclib) significantly reduced the risk of recurrence by 25% vs. endocrine therapy (ET) alone; consistent benefit and a well-tolerated safety profile seen across all subgroups in pivotal Phase III NATALEE trial, including patients with...Read more
MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Sept. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval to expand the indication for current-generation INGEVITY™+ Pacing Leads – thin wires placed inside the heart and connected to an implantable device – to include conduction system pacing (CSP) and sensing of the left bundle branch area (LBBA) when connected to a single- or dual-chamber...Read more
Eversense 365 cleared in the U.S. as an integrated continuous glucose monitoring (iCGM) system for people with diabetes With a single sensor, the Eversense 365 system provides one year of use, versus 10-14 days with short-term CGM’s for minimal life disruption Launch expected early in the fourth quarter of 2024 GERMANTOWN, Md. and PARSIPPANY, N.J., Sept. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Senseonics Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American:...Read more
EBGLYSS provides a new first-line biologic treatment for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis that is not well controlled with topicals Patients treated with EBGLYSS experienced significant skin clearance as early as four weeks and meaningful itch relief as early as two weeks EBGLYSS delivers long-lasting efficacy for patients through one year of treatment with a monthly maintenance dose INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --...Read more
Compass Therapeutics is a clinical-stage, oncology-focused biopharmaceutical company developing proprietary antibody-based therapeutics to treat multiple human diseases. The company's scientific focus is on the relationship between angiogenesis, the immune system, and tumor growth...
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