April 19th 2024
Entyvio as an injection and subcutaneous formulations is approved to treat both Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis.
April 3rd 2024
April 3rd 2024
Janssen Seeks Full Approval for Balversa for Urothelial Carcinoma
August 28th 2023The FDA granted accelerated approval to Balversa in 2019. Patients who received Balversa in Janssen’s confirmatory study achieved a median overall survival of more than one year. It reduced the risk of death by 36%.
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FDA Converts Blincyto to Full Approval for Minimal Residual Disease in B-Cell ALL
June 26th 2023Blincyto is immuno-oncology therapy that targets CD19 surface antigens on B cells to treat patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Its current wholesale acquisition cost price is $4,900.15 per vial.
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FDA Greenlights Generic Leukemia Treatment
March 10th 2023Other news includes the launches of the first generic of an ulcer drug, the antipsychotic lurasidone, an extended-release version of topiramate for migraine, and additional strengths of the cancer drug lenalidomide. Additionally, Glenmark will distribute Cediprof's generic Adderall, and the FDA has accepted Amneal’s application for a generic naloxone nasal spray.
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FDA Grants Priority Review for Therapy for Life-threatening Hereditary Immune Disease
February 23rd 2023If approved, pozelimab would be the first treatment for CHAPLE disease, which causes damage to blood and lymph vessels along the upper digestive tract. The target action date for the FDA decision is Aug. 20, 2023.
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