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WestGene wins FDA approval for mRNA vaccine to treat certain cancers

Pharmaceutical Technology

The FDA approved WestGene’s mRNA therapeutic cancer vaccine as mRNA cancer vaccine development rises in popularity.

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US FDA approves Bausch + Lomb and Novaliq’s DED treatment Miebo

Pharmaceutical Technology

It is the first and only prescription eye drop to receive FDA approval to treat DED that targets tear evaporation directly. Bausch + Lomb chairman and CEO Brent Saunders stated: “Today’s FDA approval of Miebo further advances DED treatment by addressing a significant unmet need for millions of people suffering with this disease.

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Symvess: Humacyte’s FDA-Approved Bioengineered Solution for Vascular Trauma

XTalks

While Symvess focuses on arterial repair, other developments like AQUACEL Ag+ Extra, Molnlycke Health Cares wound management technologies and Traumagel are advancing care in related areas. AQUACEL, currently undergoing clinical studies, aims to heal venous leg ulcers, while Molnlycke is improving chronic wound care.

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US FDA approves Ferring’s Rebyota for Clostridioides difficile infection

Pharmaceutical Technology

The latest development is based on the findings from the clinical programme including the double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled Phase III PUNCH CD3 trial. Ferring Pharmaceuticals president Per Falk said: “This is the first FDA approval of a live biotherapeutic and the culmination of decades of research and clinical development.

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US FDA approves Reata Pharmaceuticals’ SKYCLARYS for Friedreich’s ataxia

Pharmaceutical Technology

SKYCLARYS is the first approved treatment in Friedrich’s Ataxia and marks a milestone for drug development in this complex disease. The FDA granted Orphan Drug, Fast Track, and Rare Pediatric Disease Designations for the medication. “We There are three more drug candidates with major trial readouts that are expected in 2023.

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Ferring wins FDA approval for bladder cancer gene therapy

Bio Pharma Dive

The OK caps a long development journey for the treatment, which was previously turned back by the agency. Ferring doesn’t expect it to be available until the second half of next year, however.

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FDA approves first-of-its-kind lupus drug

Bio Pharma Dive

Lupkynis, the first oral drug approved for lupus nephritis, comes with a high list price. Its developer, Aurinia Pharmaceuticals, expects average net revenue of roughly $65,000 per patient per year.