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DBV Technologies, located just outside Paris, announced it is cutting jobs while it awaits news from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) about its application for Viaskin Peanut.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a Complete Response Letter, a rejection, of Allergan’s Biologics License Application for Abicipar pegol for neovascular age-related macular degeneration.
One month after Vaxart announced the selection of its lead vaccine candidate for COVID-19, the Bay Area-based company said it has been selected to participate in the U.S. government’s Operation Warp Speed program.
Shares of Zogenix were up more than 16% in premarket trading following the regulatory approval of the epilepsy drug Fintepla for the treatment of seizures associated with Dravet syndrome, a rare form of epilepsy, in patients ages two and above.
Novartis, Novartis Hellas and Alcon Inc. have agreed to pay a total of more than $346 million to settle bribery charges under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), which is a U.S. anti-bribery law.
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Regeneron Pharmaceuticals said it will vigorously defend federal charges that it was involved in a kickback scheme to bolster sales of its blockbuster macular degeneration drug, Eylea.
COVID-19-related testimonies will continue in Congress today, with representatives from the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) expected to address the current pandemic as well as key priorities that will need to be in place in order to effectively respond to the next global viral threat.
Speaking before Congress on Tuesday, Dr. Anthony Fauci urged people to adopt strategies that involve wearing a mask in public, maintaining social distance and avoiding large gatherings of people.
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