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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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Although Zeposia has now been approved in the United States, BMS said it was delaying commercialization due to the “unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic.”
A summary of daily biopharma industry news. Please check out stories that are trending on March 26, 2020.
A day after it was announced remdesivir had received Orphan Drug designation for treatment of COVID-19 from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Gilead Sciences submitted a request for the regulatory agency to rescind that offer after an outcry was raised over the potential for exclusivity for the experimental pandemic treatment.
The same day that New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the initiation of a clinical trial using blood plasma from patients who have recovered from COVID-19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced wider support for the practice.
PerkinElmer is the 16th company to receive an EUA for COVID-19 testing.
A summary of daily biopharma industry news. Please check out stories that are trending on March 25, 2020.
The ointment had previously been approved for patients ages two and above in 2016.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has a busy week of possible drug approvals on its calendar. Here’s a look.
The recommended dose of the drug for this age group is based on weight and liver function.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Abbott’s molecular test for the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 under an Emergency Use Authorization.