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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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Welireg Wins FDA Approval for Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma, the Second for the Merck Drug

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Merck received its second US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its cancer pill Welireg (belzutifan). The oral hypoxia-inducible factor-2 alpha (HIF-2α) inhibitor was first approved in August 2021 for von Hippel-Lindau (VHL), a rare hereditary disease that causes tumor growth in different organs, particularly the kidney.

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Merck’s Capvaxive Wins FDA Approval as First Pneumonia Vaccine Designed for Adults

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Additional data from the Phase III STRIDE-4 and STRIDE-6 studies, which assessed Capvaxive in vaccine-naïve and vaccine-experienced adults, also helped seal the approval. Related: Pneumococcal Vaccination for Adults: Conversation with Vaccine Scientists Dr. Heather Platt and Dr. Ulrike Buchwald from Merck – Xtalks Life Science Podcast Ep.

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AstraZeneca’s Voydeya Scores FDA Approval, Adding to Company’s Multi-Billion Dollar PNH Franchise

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billion in sales in 2023, Ultomiris was approved in 2018 and generated $3 billion in revenue last year. Competitors in the PNH market include Novartis, which won approval for its factor B inhibitor Fabhalta (iptacopan), the first oral pill for PNH treatment, late last year.

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Journey Medical’s Emrosi Wins FDA Approval for Rosacea, Could Rival Galderma’s Oracea

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Maraoui said the company’s dermatology-focused sales force is “now preparing for a successful launch and to establish Emrosi as a new standard of care in the treatment of rosacea.” Journey Medical plans to make Emrosi available by early 2025 through dermatology clinics and pharmacies across the US.

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Top 20 Drugs in 2023 by 2022 Sales Statistics

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As we approach the end of 2023, a retrospective look at the statistics from 2022 reveals the top 20 drugs dominating retail sales. In this article, we will explore the factors contributing to the success of the top 20 drugs in 2023 by retail sales from the prior year. 1) Comirnaty (COVID-19 Vaccine, mRNA) Sales in 2022: $37.81

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4 Life Sciences Trends for 2023

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The life sciences and healthcare are among the biggest industries globally, and their significance was particularly highlighted during the past couple of years by the COVID-19 pandemic. Given the hyperfocus on the life sciences thanks to COVID, consumers appear to be more autonomous and vocal about their medical demands and choices.