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FDA Approves Femlyv as First Dissolvable Oral Contraceptive

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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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Xtalks Speaks with Astellas Pharma’s VP & Head of BioPharma Development Marci English About Menopause Drug Approval – Xtalks Life Science Podcast Ep. 116

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This episode features an interview with Marci English, Vice President and Head of BioPharma Development at Astellas Pharma, about the recent FDA approval of the company’s drug Veozah (fezolinetant) for the treatment of moderate to severe hot flashes and night sweats due to menopause.

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FDA Approves New Type 2 Diabetes Injection Mounjaro + US Reports First Case of Monkeypox – Xtalks Life Science Podcast Ep. 62

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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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Lead Investigator Dr. Genevieve Neal-Perry Discusses New Trial Data for Astellas’ Menopause Drug Fezolinetant (Veozah) – Xtalks Life Science Podcast Ep. 133

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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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Jesduvroq (daprodustat) is FDA Approved for Anemia due to Chronic Kidney Disease

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GlaxoSmithKline LLC (GSK) recently announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Jesduvroq (daprodustat), a new once-a-day oral treatment for anemia due to chronic kidney disease (CKD). The approval is currently only for adult patients who have been undergoing dialysis for at least four months.

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Key Trends in the Life Sciences to Look Forward to in 2022

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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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“Get Phexxi” Campaign Promotes New Non-Hormonal Birth Control

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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.