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Rinvoq (upadacitinib) receives Health Canada notice of compliance for giant cell arteritis in adults
27 August 2025 - This marks the eighth approved indication for Rinvoq in Canada across rheumatology, gastro-enterology and dermatology. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 27 Aug 2025
Leo Pharma announces Health Canada approval of Anzupgo for treatment of moderate to severe chronic hand eczema
26 August 2025 - Approval was based on results from the DELTA 1 and 2 trials, which evaluated the safety and ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 25 Aug 2025
Moderna receives Health Canada approval for updated COVID-19 vaccine targeting SARS-CoV-2 variant LP.8.1
22 August 2025 - All 2025 pre-filled syringe doses to be made in Canada, marking a domestic production milestone. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 25 Aug 2025
Health Canada approves Roche’s Columvi (glofitamab) as the first bi-specific antibody in Canada for relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma after initial therapy
21 August 2025 - Approval is based on Phase 3 STARGLO study where Columvi in combination with chemotherapy showed a ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 22 Aug 2025
Health Canada grants marketing authorisation for an additional indication of Bayer's Nubeqa (darolutamide) for the treatment of metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer
21 August 2025 - Bayer is pleased to announce that Health Canada has granted marketing authorisation for its oral androgen receptor ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 20 Aug 2025
Health Canada approves dual immunotherapy Opdivo plus Yervoy for colorectal and liver cancers
19 August 2025 - Bristol Myers Squibb Canada today announced that Health Canada has approved Opdivo (nivolumab) in combination with ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 20 Aug 2025
Health Canada approves Ozempic to reduce the risk of sustained eGFR decline, end stage kidney disease, and cardiovascular death in adults with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease
19 August 2025 - Novo Nordisk announced today that Ozempic (semaglutide injection) is now approved as the first and only ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 19 Aug 2025
Pfizer Canada and BioNTech receive Health Canada approval of LP.8.1 variant adapted COVID-19 vaccine
18 August 2025 - LP.8.1 variant adapted COVID-19 vaccine Cominaty is now authorised in Canada for individuals 6 months of age ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 19 Aug 2025
Iovance’s Amtagvi (lifileucel) receives Health Canada approval for advanced melanoma
18 August 2025 - Iovance Biotherapeutics today announced Health Canada has issued a Notice of Compliance with Conditions for Amtagvi ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 19 Aug 2025
Valneva’s chikungunya vaccine Ixchiq now authorised in Canada for individuals aged 12 and plder
18 August 2025 - Valneva today announced that Health Canada has granted marketing authorisation for its single dose vaccine, Ixchiq, ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 14 Aug 2025
Health Canada approves Keytruda for patients with resectable locally advanced head & neck squamous cell carcinoma tumours that are PD-L1 (CPS) positive as neo-adjuvant treatment, continued as adjuvant treatment combined with radiotherapy with or without cisplatin then as monotherapy
13 August 2025 - Approval is based on KEYNOTE-689 Phase III clinical trial results. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 09 Aug 2025
Imfinzi approved in Canada as first and only peri-operative immunotherapy for muscle invasive bladder cancer
6 August 2025 - Health Canada has granted a Notice of Compliance for Imfinzi (durvalumab) for the treatment of patients ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 09 Aug 2025
Health Canada has authorised CSL's Andembry (garadacimab) as once monthly treatment for hereditary angioedema
8 August 2025 - CSL today announced that Health Canada has granted a marketing authorisation for Andembry (garadacimab) for routine ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 06 Aug 2025
Kye Pharmaceuticals announces the approval of Dynavel XR (amphetamine extended release) tablets and oral suspension for the treatment of adults and children with ADHD
5 August 2025 - Kye Pharmaceuticals is pleased to announce the Health Canada approval (notice of compliance) for Dyanavel XR ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 30 Jul 2025
Health Canada expands approval of Scemblix, making it an option for newly diagnosed and previously treated chronic myeloid leukaemia patients
30 July 2025 - Scemblix is first to show superior efficacy and a favourable safety and tolerability profile in a Phase ...