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Even as FDA approvals for biologic therapies fell in the first half of 2026, regulatory experts are optimistic about a turnaround in the rare disease space after the departure of key leaders at the agency. Still, there will continue to be tension between science and politics.
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A recent FDA reversal sparked new hope for patients with Huntington’s disease. Flying under the radar, Skyhawk Therapeutics revealed 12-month functional data from a midstage trial of its own candidate showing improvements on a key disease measurement scale.
The FDA plans to hold an advisory committee meeting to discuss Capricor Therapeutics’ application for deramiocel, which the agency rejected last July. The news surprised CEO Linda Marbán, who told BioSpace the FDA has not communicated any issues of concern with the company’s resubmitted application.
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Blenrep is GSK’s second regulatory approval in four months. GlaxoSmithKline is once again making its mark as an oncology-focused pharmaceutical company.
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Eight months after inking a collaboration deal, MorphoSys and Incyte won approval for Monjuvi for adult patients with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Kite Pharma’s Tecartus (brexucabtagene autoleucel) for adults with relapsed or refractory mantle cell lymphoma (MCL). Kite is a Gilead Science company.
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This morning, AstraZeneca announced the approval of the triple-therapy Breztri Aerosphere as a maintenance treatment for COPD.
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