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Adzynma Wins FDA Approval as First Treatment for Ultra-Rare Blood Clotting Disorder cTTP

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cTTP is a very rare, inherited and life-threatening blood clotting disorder caused by a disease-causing mutation in the ADAMTS13 (A disintegrin and metalloproteinase with thrombospondin motifs 13) gene, which encodes the ADAMTS13 enzyme that regulates blood clotting by cleaving the von Willebrand factor (VWF) protease.

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FDA Approves Rebyota as First Fecal Microbiome Therapy for Recurrent C. Difficile Infection

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As the first FDA-approved fecal microbiota product, (the) action represents an important milestone, as it provides an additional approved option to prevent recurrent CDI,” said Peter Marks, director of the agency’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER). Rebyota is not indicated for the first occurrence of C.

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Skyclarys (Omaveloxolone) Becomes the First FDA-Approved Treatment for Friedreich’s Ataxia

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This US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved drug was also awarded a rare pediatric disease priority review voucher. Omaveloxolone Clinical Trials Skyclarys is an oral medication that contains omaveloxolone, an activator of the nuclear factor-erythroid 2 related factor 2 (Nrf2) pathway.

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Immunocore’s Kimmtrak Gets FDA Approval as First Treatment for Rare Eye Cancer and First T Cell Receptor Therapeutic

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Kimmtrak has also become the first bispecific T cell engager to be FDA-approved for the treatment of a solid tumor. Immunocore received Breakthrough Device Designation for Kimmtrak from the FDA in February 2021 followed by acceptance of its Biologics License Application (BLA) several months later by both US and European regulators.

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Florida approved to import Canadian prescription drugs

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On January 5, 2024, the US Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) approved Florida’s proposal to import prescription drugs from Canada. This is the first approval of a Section 804 Importation Program ( SIP ) by the FDA. The export regulations were later incorporated into the Food and Drug Regulations ( FDR ) in 2021.

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Eli Lilly Reaches Settlement with Totality MediSpa Over Sale of Compounded Mounjaro and Zepbound

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The settlement requires Totality to take several specific corrective actions, which include refraining from making any statements that suggest the spa’s products are genuine, FDA-approved Lilly products, and stopping the use of Eli Lilly branding in promoting any of the products.

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Top 15 Diabetes Drugs in 2023 by 2022 Sales Statistics

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Diabetes remains a critical global challenge, affecting millions of lives and commanding significant attention from the medical, life sciences and pharmaceutical sectors. Understanding the market dynamics of diabetes treatments becomes crucial for professionals across these industries. mL subcutaneous solution (2 mg/1.5

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