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Dupixent (dupilumab injection) approved in Canada for the treatment of children aged 1 year and older with eosinophilic oesophagitis
12 September 2024 - This is the ninth indication for Dupixent in Canada and its second in gastroenterology. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 11 Sep 2024
Health Canada approves AbbVie's Constella (linaclotide) for the treatment of functional constipation in paediatric patients 6 to 17 years of age
10 September 2024 - Submission is based on positive Phase 3 study data demonstrating linaclotide (72 mcg) resulted in increases ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 16 Jul 2024
Health Canada grants marketing authorisation for Trikafta (elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor and ivacaftor) for people with cystic fibrosis aged 2 years and older with certain rare mutations
15 July 2024 - Approximately 200 people with certain rare CF mutations are now eligible for Trikafta. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 22 Jun 2024
Takeda's HyQvia approved as replacement therapy for primary humoral immunodeficiency and secondary humoral immunodeficiency in paediatric patients 2 years of age and older
21 June 2024 - Takeda Canada is pleased to announce that Health Canada has expanded the marketing authorisation for HyQvia (normal ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 29 Mar 2024
Paladin Labs announces approval of Wakix (pitolisant hydrochloride tablets) for use in paediatric patients in Canada
28 March 2024 - Indication includes children ages 6 years and older and weighing at least 30 kg. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 02 Dec 2023
Health Canada grants market authorisation for Kalydeco (ivacaftor) for eligible children with cystic fibrosis ages 2 months and older
29 November 2023 - Vertex Pharmaceuticals today announced that Health Canada has granted market authorisation for the expanded use of ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 18 Oct 2023
Health Canada grants market authorisation for Trikafta (elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor and ivacaftor) in children with cystic fibrosis ages 2 to 5 years with at least one F508del mutation
17 October 2023 - Approximately 330 children with cystic fibrosis ages 2-5 years are now eligible for a medicine that ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 24 Apr 2023
Health Canada approves new antibody drug to help prevent serious RSV in babies
22 April 2023 - Health Canada has approved a new antibody drug to help protect babies from serious illness caused ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 13 Apr 2023
Vertex announces Health Canada market authorisation for Orkambi (lumacaftor/ivacaftor) in children with cystic fibrosis ages 1 to <2 years
10 April 2023 - With this approval, approximately 30 children with two copies of the F508del mutation are eligible for ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 04 Apr 2023
Koselugo approved in Canada for paediatric patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 plexiform neurofibromas
3 April 2023 - First and only therapy approved to treat this rare and debilitating genetic condition. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 19 Feb 2023
Health Canada authorises Moderna's Omicron targeting bivalent COVID-19 vaccine in children & adolescents (6-17 years)
17 February 2023 - The recommendation is based on clinical data for Moderna's bivalent Omicron targeting COVID-19 vaccine, mRNA.1273.214. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 11 Feb 2023
Health Canada approves Adtralza (tralokinumab) for the treatment of adolescents aged 12 to 17 with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis
8 February 2023 - Adtralza is the first treatment for adolescents with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis specifically targeting the ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 19 Jan 2023
Health Canada accepts nirsevimab regulatory submission for infant RSV
18 January 2023 - Nirsevimab is the first investigational long-acting antibody designed for all infants to help protect against respiratory syncytial ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 10 Dec 2022
Health Canada authorises the Pfizer-BioNTech Omicron BA.4/BA.5 bivalent adapted COVID-19 booster for children 5 to 11 years of age
9 December 2022 - Today, Health Canada authorised the Pfizer-BioNTech Comirnaty Omicron BA.4/BA.5 bivalent adapted booster for use in children 5 ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 07 Dec 2022
Novavax Nuvaxovid COVID-19 vaccine approved in Canada for use as a primary series in adolescents
7 December 2022 - Novavax today announced that Health Canada has approved a supplement to a new drug submission for Nuvaxovid ...