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JANUARY 30, 2025

Novartis has spent three decades advancing breast cancer treatments, focusing on hormone receptor-positive (HR+), HER2-negative breast cancer, the most common subtype. Last year, the FDA approved Kisqali (ribociclib) to reduce the risk of recurrence in HR+/HER2- early breast cancer.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2025

In the gut, these receptors prompt the release of hormones such as cholecystokinin and GLP-1, which together signal satiety. This approach aims to combine TAS2R activation with enhanced incretin hormone modulation, potentially offering a more robust treatment for obesity and related conditions.

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OCTOBER 25, 2023

Genevieve Neal-Perry, MD, PhD, professor and chair at the UNC School of Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and lead investigator on a study investigating Astellas Pharma’s fezolinetant (Veozah), which received FDA approval in May this year for the treatment of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms due to menopause.

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JULY 26, 2024

Norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol are legacy drugs that have been approved since 1968 in a swallowable tablet form for the prevention of pregnancy. The tablet consists of two hormones: norethindrone acetate, a type of progestin, and ethinyl estradiol, a synthetic form of estrogen.

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MAY 17, 2023

Astellas Pharma recently announced the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of their new medication, Veozah (fezolinetant) for the treatment of moderate to severe hot flashes and night sweats due to menopause. Hormone replacement therapy is thought to be one of the most effective treatments for vasomotor symptoms.

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MARCH 18, 2025

Hidradenitis suppurativa affecting roughly 1% of the population is a chronic skin condition marked by painful boils and abscesses that can significantly disrupt daily life. Janus kinase one (JAK1) plays a central role in the signaling pathways of several inflammatory cytokines.

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JANUARY 16, 2025

It is a complication of Graves disease, an immune system condition that causes the thyroid gland to make excess amounts of thyroid hormone. It will rival Amgens Tepezza (teprotumumab-trbw), which became the first approved treatment for thyroid eye disease with its FDA approval in 2020.

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APRIL 29, 2022

Tirzepatide is a novel investigational obesity treatment that contains mimetics of two hormones that are involved in regulating appetite in a single peptide: a GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide) receptor agonist and a GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) receptor agonist. percent and 22.5 percent, respectively, compared to placebo.

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JUNE 5, 2023

Semaglutide acts as a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, mimicking the GLP-1 hormone released in the gastrointestinal tract after eating. Patients and healthcare professionals should understand that certain semaglutide products may not contain the same active ingredient as FDA-approved semaglutide.

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JULY 17, 2024

Sweden-based biotech Camurus shared positive Phase III trial data for CAM2029, one of its lead candidates, in patients with the rare hormonal disorder acromegaly. Octreotide is a synthetic analog of somatostatin, a hormone in the body that inhibits the release of several other hormones, including growth hormone (GH), glucagon and insulin.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Demand for Lilly’s GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist Mounjaro is also rising because of high patient demand since the drug’s May 13 FDA approval and expanding insurance coverage. Mounjaro has thus taken off stronger than expected, surpassing Wall Street sales forecasts during the third quarter.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Related: GSK’s Dostarlimab Wins FDA Approval for dMMR Endometrial Cancer. Darbepoetin alfa is a synthetic version of the hormone erythropoietin, which is made in the kidneys and stimulates the production of red blood cells (RBC), or erythrocytes. What is Daprodustat?

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JULY 19, 2024

Compounded GLP-1 medications, created by specialized pharmacies under a special US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) allowance due to ongoing shortage, have become increasingly popular for weight loss.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Lutathera is used to treat adults and children aged 12 years and older with gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NETs) that are positive for the hormone receptor somatostatin, including GEP-NETs in the foregut, midgut and hindgut. The company is currently constructing a facility in China and is also planning for one in Japan.

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AUGUST 22, 2024

Yorvipath, developed using Ascendis Pharma’s TransCon technology, is the first and only approved treatment for hypoparathyroidism, marking this approval as a major milestone. Hypoparathyroidism arises when the parathyroid glands fail to produce enough parathyroid hormone (PTH) or when the PTH produced is ineffective.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Symptoms and Etiology: Caused by an overproduction of growth hormone, acromegaly primarily affects adults. By reducing the amount of growth hormone in the blood, progressive enlargement of bones should be slowed. By reducing the amount of growth hormone in the blood, progressive enlargement of bones should be slowed.

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MARCH 8, 2024

Risk factors include aging, hormonal changes, low body weight, low calcium intake and use of certain medications. It occurs when the formation of new bone doesn’t keep up with the loss of old bone. The disease often progresses without symptoms until a fracture happens, typically in the wrist, hip or spine.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

There are currently no FDA-approved drug therapies for MASH, and the disease is characterized by excess fat accumulation and inflammation in the liver, which leads to liver scarring or fibrosis. MASH is known to occur in an estimated three to five percent of adults in the US.

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OCTOBER 11, 2023

They mimic the action of GLP-1, a hormone that helps regulate blood sugar levels by enhancing insulin secretion. Ozempic and Wegovy continue to be blockbusters for Novo, despite facing competition from Eli Lilly’s dual GLP-1/GIP agonist Mounjaro (tirzepatide), which won FDA approval in May 2022.

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MARCH 15, 2023

FDA-approved ADHD-specific non-stimulants are a relatively newer class of medication designed to treat ADHD that have much fewer side effects than stimulants. Norepinephrine is a hormone and neurotransmitter that helps in alertness and maintaining control in high-stress situations.

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JUNE 27, 2022

Novartis’ Tafinlar and Mekinist received FDA approval for the treatment of unresectable or metastatic solid tumors with the BRAF V600E mutation. Novartis is also investigating several other medications for tumors and solid tumors, many of which are in Phase III trials.

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MAY 10, 2023

The exact cause of lupus is not entirely understood, but it is thought to be from a combination of genetic, environmental and hormonal factors. Lupkynis (voclosporin), developed by Aurinia Pharmaceuticals, is a calcineurin inhibitor that was approved by the FDA in 2021 for the treatment of adults with active lupus nephritis (LN).

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NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Pancreatic cancer occurs when cells in the pancreas, a vital organ responsible for producing enzymes and hormones, begin to grow uncontrollably. This approval allows Onivyde to be used earlier in the treatment process, offering new options for patients with advanced disease.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In the dynamic landscape of oncology therapeutics, understanding the trends and performances of leading drugs is crucial for stakeholders across the healthcare and life sciences sectors. The top 40 best-selling oncology drugs in 2023, informed by 2022 sales statistics, mark significant milestones in cancer treatment and research.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Evofem Biosciences announced the launch of their new national campaign called, “Get Phexxi,” designed to raise awareness about the company’s non-hormonal birth control method. In May 2020, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Phexxi , a non-hormonal contraceptive for women.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Since Mounjaro’s May US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval, sales of the drug have skyrocketed beyond initial expectations owing to patient demand and a temporary shortage of Novo’s Ozempic. Mounjaro and Ozempic are both FDA approved for glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes, in combination with diet and exercise.

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OCTOBER 18, 2024

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Itovebi (inavolisib) for the treatment of adults with hormone receptor-positive (HR-positive), human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative, locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer with a PIK3CA mutation.

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MAY 26, 2022

In this episode, Ayesha discussed the FDA approval of Eli Lilly’s diabetes injection Mounjaro (tirzepatide) for the treatment of adults with type 2 diabetes This is a great advancement in the diabetes space as Mounjaro is a first-in-class medicine that targets the activity of two hormones involved in hunger and blood sugar control (GLP-1 and GIP).

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FEBRUARY 8, 2024

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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FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In the dynamic landscape of oncology therapeutics, understanding the trends and performances of leading drugs is crucial for stakeholders across the healthcare and life sciences sectors. The top 40 best-selling oncology drugs in 2023, informed by 2022 sales statistics, mark significant milestones in cancer treatment and research.

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DECEMBER 22, 2021

If the past year is anything to go by, then 2022 will also be a year marked by continued innovations in the life sciences. Here is a look at some life science trends to expect in the coming year, including key themes and topics in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries to keep an eye out for in 2022.

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DECEMBER 23, 2020

It has been a year dominated by the pandemic and many life sciences research projects were put on hold as big pharma turned its attention to vaccines and therapies. NT-814 is a non-hormonal drug that works on the neurokinin (NK) 1,3 receptor antagonist, thus treating the vasomotor symptoms associated with the menopause.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2020

This includes compromising the functioning of the adrenal glands, which can potentially lead to adrenal insufficiency, resulting in inadequate production of steroid hormones. Fasenra is also looking to get FDA approval for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps, as is GlaxoSmithKline’s Nucala.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Until now, fulvestrant was the only other selective estrogen receptor degrader (SERD) therapy approved for ER+ breast cancer, delivered via intramuscular injections. Current treatments include hormonal therapies that focus on blocking the function of the estrogen receptor, curbing its production or degrading the receptor itself.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The FDA approval is an important step forward for both women and men living with metastatic breast cancer, especially for those individuals whose tumor is no longer responding to endocrine-based therapies and who are facing a poor prognosis,” said Laura Carfang, executive director, SurvivingBreastCancer.org, in the press release.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Eli Lilly is now fully armed on the GLP-1 front as it’s finally received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for Zepbound (tirzepatide), its obesity version of Mounjaro. The FDA approved Zepbound for chronic weight management in adults with obesity.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

AstraZeneca has won its first-in-class approval for its AKT inhibitor Truqap (capivasertib) in combination with Faslodex (fulvestrant) for treating patients with hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative advanced breast cancer. billion to $1.28

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