All US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) articles – Page 5
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NewsFDA approves new therapy for myelodysplastic syndromes
The first targeted therapy for certain adults with the rare blood cancer myelodysplastic syndromes, has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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NewsRegulatory-first for gene editing therapy
The world’s first investigational in vivo CRISPR-based gene editing therapy cleared for late-stage clinical development is expected to enter Phase III in late 2023.
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NewsFirst-in-class phosphate absorption inhibitor approved by FDA
A first-in-class treatment with a differentiated mechanism of action has been approved to reduce serum phosphorus in chronic kidney disease (CKD) in individuals for which phosphate binders are not suitable.
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NewsFDA issues draft guidance on alternative tools for facility assessments
As part of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) and the Biosimilar User Fee Act (BsUFA) reauthorisation negotiations, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued new draft guidance on alternative tools for assessing drug manufacturing facilities.
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NewsAnti-PD-1 antibody gains EU approval for oesophageal cancer
Approval of BeiGene’s TEVIMBRA® (tislelizumab) in EU follows an agreement with Novartis to regain global rights of the antibody treatment.
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ArticlePaving the way for anti-Abeta active immunotherapy
Recent breakthroughs in anti-Abeta immunotherapy for Alzheimer's have shown disease-modifying potential, with vaccination emerging as a promising approach, as AC Immune’s Marija Vukicevic, Yves Kremer, Marie Kosco-Vilbois and Andrea Pfeifer explain.
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NewsFirst treatment for myelofibrosis with anaemia approved
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval of a treatment for anaemic patients with a rare blood cancer.
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NewsFDA grants first approval for multiple sclerosis biosimilar
Sandoz’s Tyruko (natalizumab-sztn) is now the first US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved biosimilar to Tysabri (natalizumab) injection for relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis.
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NewsPfizer maternal RSV vaccine approved
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorised an RSV vaccine for pregnant individuals, which in one study, reduced the risk of severe LRTD by 81.8 percent within 90 days after birth.
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NewsCHMP to review MAA for geographic atrophy treatment
Iveric Bio's marketing authorisation application (MAA) for avacincaptad pegol (ACP) to treat a leading cause of blindness has been accepted for review by the European Medicines Agency.
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NewsMultiple myeloma bispecific antibody granted accelerated approval
Accelerated US approval of a first-in-class bispecific antibody (BsAb) therapy offers a new option for a difficult-to-treat blood cancer.
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NewsFirst oral medicine for postpartum depression approved
The first approved oral treatment that provides rapid symptomatic improvement in postpartum depression (PPD) is expected to be commercially available in the fourth quarter of 2023.
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NewsAdalimumab biosimilars shaping market, research states
GlobalData has shared research on how the loss of exclusivity of AbbVie’s Humira (adalimumab) is shaping the biosimilars market.
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NewsHarnessing continuous improvement in the CAPA process
In a risk-based framework for implementing a corrective and preventive action (CAPA) process, a continuous improvement approach is proposed as a way to drive higher product quality and improve patient safety.
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ArticleRe-engineering proteins to develop novel immunotherapies
Jessicca Rege of Alkermes provides insights into how protein engineering approaches have led to the development of novel therapies that harness the immune system’s capabilities to fight cancer.
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ArticleThe future of medical cannabis development in Europe
Dr Mikael Sodergren, Chief Medical Officer at Curaleaf International, discusses the challenges of developing and researching medical cannabis products and how the European medical cannabis ecosystem is well placed to overcome them.
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ArticleOn the clock: a collaborative approach to advancing adoption of RMM
EPR’s Caroline Peachey explores collaborative efforts to accelerate validation and adoption of rapid microbial methods across the pharmaceutical industry.
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ArticleInternational regulation: the importance of quality assurance in drug development
Raquera Brown, Executive Director of Quality at Zymeworks offers quality and compliance professionals advice on how to navigate the often-complex regulatory space during development of innovative drugs like antibody therapeutics.
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NewsFDA approves new cell therapy manufacturing plant
Bristol Myers Squibb has received approval from the US FDA to begin commercial production at its newest cell therapy manufacturing site.
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ArticleWhat gene therapy manufacturers can gain from collaboration
In this article, Neil Almstead, Chief Technical Operations Officer at PTC Therapeutics, shares his view on why collaboration is key to streamlining manufacture of gene therapies.