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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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Ycanth (Cantharidin) Revolutionizes Molluscum Contagiosum Treatment with FDA Approval

XTalks

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. Both trials demonstrated no severe adverse reactions.

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Filsuvez Topical Gel Gets FDA Approval for Epidermolysis Bullosa

XTalks

For instance, Vyjuvek , the first FDA-approved gene therapy for DEB, is priced at $24,250 per vial. Safety and Efficacy of Filsuvez The FDA’s approval of Filsuvez is supported by compelling clinical evidence. Specifically, 41.3 percent observed in the control gel arm. percent of cases.

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

XTalks

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

FDA Law Blog

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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Povorcitinib Phase III Results Stir Mixed Signals for Incyte and Investors

XTalks

Incytes recent announcement on the topline results from two Phase III clinical trials of povorcitinib in patients with hidradenitis suppurativa has stirred both hope and caution in the market. These promising figures had set high expectations for subsequent trials. The other Phase III trial, STOP-HS2, showed a 42.3% for placebo.

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Verrica’s Dr. Lawrence Eichenfield Speaks About FDA Approval of New Drug for Common Skin Infection – Xtalks Life Science Podcast Ep. 121

XTalks

Eichenfield serves on Verrica Pharmaceuticals’ Board of Directors and spoke to Xtalks about the company’s recent approval of YCANTH (cantharidin) topical solution as the first FDA approved treatment for pediatric and adult patients with molluscum contagiosum, a highly contagious viral skin infection that primarily affects children.