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Mission successful for Novartis after FDA approves ofatumumab in MS

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It’s mission accomplished for Novartis after the FDA approved ofatumumab for multiple sclerosis, completing a project where the former cancer drug has been repurposed. The FDA approved ofatumumab under the brand name Kesimpta for people living with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis.

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New FDA head needs to examine the accelerated approval program

World of DTC Marketing

More than $170 million of this spending was for products voluntarily withdrawn by their manufacturers after clinical trials showed that they did not improve overall survival in people with various types of cancer. Between 2011 and 2018, cumulative spending on 44 FDA-approved oral targeted therapy drugs was $3.5

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Novo’s obesity drug has serious warnings and barriers to overcome

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The headlines read “FDA approves obesity drug that helped people cut weight 15%” But buyer beware. The drug already exists at a lower dose as an anti-diabetic medication under the brand names Ozempic and Rybelsus made by the same pharmaceutical company, Novo Nordisk.

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FDA approves Bayer/Merck & Co heart failure drug

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Bayer and Merck & Co’s heart failure drug vericiguat has been approved by the FDA under the brand name Verquvo, in an increasingly competitive market. Entresto (sacubitril+valsartan) was FDA-approved in patients with reduced ejection fraction five years ago.

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Can a nasal spray tackle agitation in autism?

Pharmaceutical Technology

There is no medication specifically approved for ASD-associated agitation and other drugs approved for irritability might be used to manage the agitation episodes, Veenstra-VanderWeele says. Eli Lilly markets olanzapine under the brand name Zyprexa. Nasal spray for acute treatment.

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Sunlenca (lenacapavir) Receives FDA Approval as HIV Treatment Option for Multi-Drug Resistant Infection

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Sunlenca received New Drug Application (NDA) approval based on the results of the CAPELLA trial, in which it demonstrated high rates of sustained virological suppression. The CAPELLA Clinical Trial Evaluated the Antiviral Activity of Sunlenca.

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Xtalks Life Science Podcast: Celebrating 200 Episodes of Industry Innovation

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Over the years, Xtalks has built the industrys preeminent life science podcast, helping brands in pharma, biotech, healthcare and medical devices showcase their expertise to key decision-makers through valuable, industry-leading content. Dont miss out on this opportunity to elevate your brand and stay top-of-mind in a competitive market.