Approvals

FDA
The high court’s decision will prevent Sandoz from launching its biosimilar to Amgen’s blockbuster rheumatoid arthritis drug.
A recent Phase II trial show Regeneron’s monoclonal antibody evinacumab significantly reduced fasting triglycerides in patients with severe hypertriglyceridemia.
Empaveli (pegcetacoplan) is the first and only targeted C3 therapy for the treatment of adults with PNH, the Waltham, Mass.-based company said in its announcement.
FDA
Shares of Heron Therapeutics climbs after it announced the U.S. FDA approved its non-opioid drug for extended pain relief following some surgeries.
Pivotal data from Amgen’s and AstraZeneca’s NAVIGATOR Phase III trial show tezepelumab, a potential first-in-class human monoclonal antibody, reduced asthma aggravations and exacerbations requiring hospitalizations better than placebo in patients with severe asthma.
FDA
There was a lot of news and research studies today related to the COVID-19 vaccines. Here’s a look.
FDA
Merck announced positive results from the late-stage KEYNOTE-522 study that should support its previous attempt that was stymied by a regulatory advisory committee in February and rejected by the U.S. FDA in March.
Clearance of the IND allows Samus to proceed with a Phase Ib trial to assess the safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of PU-AD in a small group of patients with recurrent malignant glioma.
FDA
The U.S. FDA expanded the Emergency Use Authorization for the Pfizer and BioNTech vaccine to include adolescents ages 12 to 15 after clinical data showed 100% efficacy response.
FDA
May is a busy month for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s calendar for new drug reviews. Here’s a look.
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