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CHMP recommends EU approval of Roche’s Enspryng (satralizumab) for adults and adolescents with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder
23 April 2021 - Recommendation is based on results from the two pivotal Phase 3 SAkuraStar and SAkuraSky trials, in which ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 21 Apr 2021
GW Pharmaceuticals receives European Commission approval for Epidyolex (cannabidiol) for the treatment of seizures associated with tuberous sclerosis complex
20 April 2021 - Tuberous sclerosis complex represents a third indication for GW’s cannabidiol in Europe. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 19 Apr 2021
European Commission approves second indication of Sarclisa (isatuximab) for relapsed multiple myeloma
19 April 2021 - Approval based on Phase 3 IKEMA study demonstrating Sarclisa added to standard of care carfilzomib and dexamethasone ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 15 Apr 2021
Bristol Myers Squibb receives European Commission approval for Opdivo (nivolumab) in combination with Cabometyx (cabozantinib) as first-line treatment for patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma
14 April 2021 - Approval based on Phase 3 CheckMate-9ER trial results showing Opdivo in combination with Cabometyx significantly improved overall ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 08 Apr 2021
The European Commission grants marketing authorisation for the new subcutaneous administration of Tysabri (natalizumab) to treat relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis
7 April 2021 - The subcutaneous option provides a shorter administration time and expands access to treatment for patients and physicians ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 05 Apr 2021
Copikta (duvelisib) receives positive CHMP opinion for the treatment of relapsed and refractory CLL and refractory FL
1 April 2021 - Secura Bio announced that the CHMP of the EMA adopted a positive opinion recommending the approval of ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 01 Apr 2021
European Commission approves Cabometyx in combination with Opdivo as a first-line treatment for patients living with advanced renal cell carcinoma
31 March 2021 - Approval based on pivotal Phase 3 CheckMate-9ER trial data, also recently published in the New England Journal ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 31 Mar 2021
Merck receives positive EU CHMP opinion for updated label of Keytruda (pembrolizumab) to include results of Phase 3 KEYNOTE-361 trial in certain adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer
30 March 2021 - Merck today announced that the CHMP of the EMA has adopted a positive opinion recommending that the ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 31 Mar 2021
Ontozry (cenobamate) receives European Commission approval for the treatment of drug resistant focal onset seizures in adults
30 March 2021 - SK Biopharmaceuticals and Angelini Pharma will collaborate to launch the treatment in countries in the European Economic ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 31 Mar 2021
Novartis receives EU approval for Kesimpta (ofatumumab), the first and only self-administered, targeted B-cell therapy for adult patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis
30 March 2021 - Approval based on two Phase 3 ASCLEPIOS studies that met primary endpoints where Kesimpta showed a reduction ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 31 Mar 2021
Roche’s Evrysdi approved by European Commission as first and only at home treatment for spinal muscular atrophy
30 March 2021 - Roche is actively engaging with health authorities in the European Union to achieve broad and rapid access ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 31 Mar 2021
Amarin receives European Commission approval for Vazkepa to reduce cardiovascular risk
30 March 2021 - Marks first and only European Commission approved treatment to reduce cardiovascular risk in high risk, statin treated ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 30 Mar 2021
Incyte announces the European Commission approval of Pemazyre (pemigatinib) as a treatment for adults with locally advanced or metastatic cholangiocarcinoma with a fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 fusion or rearrangement
29 March 2021 - Pemazyre is the first targeted therapy approved in the European Union for this indication. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 29 Mar 2021
Saxenda recommended for approval by European Medicines Agency committee for the treatment of obesity in adolescents aged 12–17 years
26 March 2021 - Novo Nordisk today announced that the CHMP under the EMA has recommended that the use of Saxenda ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 29 Mar 2021
GSK receives CHMP positive opinion recommending approval of Benlysta for adult patients with active lupus nephritis
26 March 2021 - GlaxoSmithKline today announced the CHMP of the EMA has adopted a positive opinion recommending the use of ...