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Treatment options for Crohn’s disease expand after Rinvoq approval

Pharmaceutical Technology

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved AbbVie’s Rinvoq (upadacitinib) for patients with Crohn’s disease who do not respond to TNF blockers, a common immune suppressant treatment for the condition. Data from two Phase III studies, U-EXCEED and U-EXCEL, involving 857 patients was used to support the approval.

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Regulator and Funder? FDA’s Orphan Products Grants Program awards significant funding to help move promising treatments through clinical development

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plays a pivotal role in fostering the development of treatments for rare diseases through its Orphan Products Grants Program. Each year, FDA selects a limited number of clinical trials to fund to help sponsors pursue development of medical products for rare diseases and advance their field.

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Digital tools driving innovative clinical trials

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The COVID-19 pandemic has catalysed significant changes in the way pharma develops drugs, particularly in the clinical trial space. Hybrid or decentralised clinical trials (DCTs) have gained traction as technology, infrastructure and knowledge have evolved to support their use. Source: Izmailova et al, 2017.

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Ycanth (Cantharidin) Revolutionizes Molluscum Contagiosum Treatment with FDA Approval

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has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for treating molluscum contagiosum in adult and pediatric patients aged two years and older in the US. Formerly known as VP-102, Ycanth is the first cantharidin formulation approved for this purpose. Another noteworthy contender is Novan Inc.’s

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Daxxify, a New Anti-Wrinkle Drug and Botox Competitor is FDA-Approved

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Daxxify was FDA-approved for similar cosmetic purposes as Botox and other neuromodulators like Dysport and Xeomin. Used for both cosmetic and therapeutic cases, Botox is a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved injection of botulinum toxin, a neurotoxic protein that can effectively paralyze the facial muscles.

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Filsuvez Topical Gel Gets FDA Approval for Epidermolysis Bullosa

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For instance, Vyjuvek , the first FDA-approved gene therapy for DEB, is priced at $24,250 per vial. The clinical study also highlighted the favorable tolerability profile of Filsuvez. The most commonly reported adverse reactions in the clinical trial were pruritus (itching) and pain at the wound application site, occurring in 7.3

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Vtama (tapinarof) Cream Gains FDA Approval for the Treatment of Plaque Psoriasis in Adults

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XTALKS WEBINAR: All Means All: The Road to Inclusivity in Clinical Trials. Register for this free webinar to learn what the FDA’s new draft guidance means for diverse and inclusive trials. Clinical Trials of Vtama. Live and On-Demand: Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at 11am EDT (4pm BST/UK).