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No Benefit for PD-1 Inhibitors in Certain Gastroesophageal Cancers, FDA Panel Says

Despite problematic dataset, risk/benefit profile not favorable with PD-L1 expression below 1

Sep 27, 2024
 FDA ODAC PD-(L)1 inhibitors over a computer rendering of esophageal cancer
First-Ever Biologic Approved for COPD

Phase III trial program showed 30% to 34% reduction in moderate or severe exacerbations

Sep 27, 2024
FDA APPROVED dupilumab (Dupixent) over a computer rendering of a transparent body with the lung bronchi highlighted.
FDA Approves First Novel Drug for Schizophrenia in Decades

Xanomeline and trospium chloride (Cobenfy) has no boxed warnings

Sep 27, 2024
FDA APPROVED anomeline and trospium chloride (Cobenfy) over a computer rendering of a brain.
Sickle Cell Disease Drug Pulled From Global Markets

Benefits of voxelotor (Oxbryta) no longer outweigh the risks, Pfizer says

Sep 26, 2024
 A photo of a bottle of Oxbrita tablets.
FDA Expands Approval of Osimertinib in Lung Cancer

EGFR inhibitor now indicated for unresectable stage III disease following chemoradiotherapy

Sep 25, 2024
FDA APPROVED osimertinib (Tagrisso) over a computer rendering of lung cancer.
Second Drug OK'd for Ultra-Rare Neurodegenerative Disease

FDA approves levacetylleucine (Aqneursa) for Niemann-Pick disease type C

Sep 25, 2024
FDA APPROVED levacetylleucine (Aqneursa) over a computer rendering of mutating DNA.
IG Live September 27: Court Adjourned, Healthcare Overturned

Decoding recent SCOTUS decisions and their potential impact on healthcare

Sep 25, 2024
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Immunotherapy May Not Benefit All Gastroesophageal Cancer Patients, FDA Staff Says

Data since approvals suggest benefits limited to subgroups with PD-L1 expression of at least 1%

Sep 24, 2024
FDA ODAC PD-(L)1 inhibitors over a computer rendering of esophageal cancer
FDA OKs First Flu Vaccine for At-Home Use

FluMist nasal spray can now be used without the help of a healthcare provider

Sep 20, 2024
FDA APPROVED Nasal spray influenza vaccine (FluMist) over a photo of the product.
First Drug Approved for Niemann-Pick Disease Type C

Arimoclomol (Miplyffa) greenlit for ultra-rare genetic disorder

Sep 20, 2024
FDA APPROVED arimoclomol (Miplyffa) over a computer rendering of a strand of DNA.
FDA Rejects NK1R Antagonist for Gastroparesis

Drugmaker none-too-pleased with agency's request for additional studies

Sep 19, 2024
FDA CRL tradipitant (Vanda) over a computer rendering of a stomach.
FDA OKs New Option for Rare Immune-Mediated Vasculitis

Benralizumab wins approval for eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis

Sep 18, 2024
FDA APPROVED benralizumab (Fasenra) over a photo of vasculitis rashes on a man’s leg and foot.
FDA Expands Approval of Ribociclib to Early Breast Cancer

Broad indication doubles the number of patients eligible for adjuvant CDK4/6 inhibition

Sep 17, 2024
FDA APPROVED ribociclib (Kisqali) over a computer rendering of breast cancer.
Eye Drop Company in FDA's Sights Once Again

Agency sounds alarm that products still may contain amniotic fluid

Sep 17, 2024
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