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Vertex’s non-opioid pain drug gets FDA approval in milestone for company and research

Bio Pharma Dive

Despite high demand for an option like Journavx, doctors fear the drug’s price could be a major hangup for insurers, potentially limiting patients’ ability to access it.

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Novartis wins FDA approval for new heart drug, but faces uphill sales battle

Bio Pharma Dive

But uptake could be slow as insurers and doctors weigh the drug's safety and cost-effectiveness. Leqvio, which Novartis acquired for nearly $10 billion two years ago, arrives with high sales expectations.

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Madrigal, FDA approval in hand, outlines plan to sell MASH drug

Bio Pharma Dive

The company expects initial uptake of Rezdiffra, which costs $47,400 per year, to be slow as doctors and insurers establish the protocols needed to find patients eligible for treatment.

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FDA approves AstraZeneca, Daiichi drug in breast cancer first

Bio Pharma Dive

Enhertu is the first targeted treatment cleared for breast cancers that are ‘HER2 low,’ a new classification that could change how doctors treat the disease.

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

World of DTC Marketing

SUMMARY: The media headlines promise weight loss for diabetes patients, but Norvo’s new drug is in the same class as other drugs and carries many warnings. Can diabetes patients really stay adherent to a drug for 63 weeks in which 85% of patients report GI side effects and will insurance cover the cost?

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US FDA approves Amgen-AstraZeneca’s Tezspire for asthma treatment

Pharmaceutical Technology

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval to Amgen and AstraZeneca ’s Tezspire (tezepelumab-ekko) for self-administration using a single-use, pre-filled pen for severe asthma patients aged 12 years and above. Pharyngitis, arthralgia, and back pain are the most common adverse reactions of the antibody.

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Top 30 New Medical Devices of 2024

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TriClip G4 System Manufacturer/developer : Abbott Medical Date of FDA approval : April 1, 2024 Approved for : Tricuspid regurgitation (TR). Agent drug-coated balloon. The balloons outer surface is coated with the drug paclitaxel, a safe and effective measure to prevent the arteries from narrowing again.