Athenex announces FDA acceptance for filing of U.S. NDA for oral paclitaxel and encequidar in metastatic breast cancer with priority review

1 September 2020 - FDA grants priority review and sets PDUFA target action date of 28 February 2021. ...

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Imfinzi approved in the EU for the treatment of extensive-stage small cell lung cancer

1 September 2020 - Only PD-1/PD-L1 immunotherapy to demonstrate a significant survival benefit and improved response rate in combination with a ...

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Coronavirus vaccine before election unlikely — Dr. Gottlieb on FDA chief’s possible fast track

31 August 2020 - The former FDA commissioner said the more effective the vaccine is, and the more serious the U.S. ...

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Canada secures deals for up to 114 million doses of potential COVID-19 vaccines from U.S. drug companies

31 August 2020 - Potential vaccine could be available by spring of next year. ...

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Health Canada authorises Enspryng for Canadians living with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder

31 August 2020 - Roche Canada announced today that Health Canada has granted market authorisation for Enspryng (satralizumab) as monotherapy ...

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FDA approves first-of-its-kind automated insulin delivery and monitoring system for use in young paediatric patients

31 August 2020 - Today, the U.S. FDA approved the MiniMed 770G System, a hybrid closed loop diabetes management device that ...

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Mezzion shares tumble on FDA’s return of heart disease med NDA

31 August 2020 - Mezzion has announced it has received a complete response letter from the U.S. FDA over its submitted ...

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FDA approves Xaracoll (bupivacaine hydrochloride) implant, a non-opioid, drug-device treatment option for acute post-surgical pain relief for up to 24 hours following open inguinal hernia repair in adults

31 August 2020 - Xaracoll is a first-of-its-kind, fully bioresorbable collagen implant that delivers bupivacaine hydrochloride directly to the surgical site ...

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FDA releases draft guidance on PROs for device manufacturers

31 August 2020 - Device manufacturers have new draft guidance from the US FDA for the selection of patient-reported outcome ...

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VelosBio announces FDA fast track and orphan drug designations for VLS-101 in patients with mantle cell lymphoma

31 August 2020 - VelosBio today announced that the U.S. FDA has granted the company fast track and orphan drug designation ...

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CorMedix announces FDA acceptance for filing and priority review of new drug application for Defencath

31 August 2020 - FDA sets PDUFA goal date of 28 February 2021. ...

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A quick virus test? Sure, if you can afford it.

31 August 2020 - Standard tests in New York City can take days or weeks. Wealthier people are turning to concierge ...

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FDA head says he is willing to fast-track COVID-19 vaccine

30 August 2020 - Stephen Hahn insists he will not rush process just to help Donald Trump’s election chances. ...

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FDA grants priority review of melflufen for patients with triple-class refractory multiple myeloma

29 August 2020 -  Oncopeptides today announces that the US FDA has granted priority review for Oncopeptides' new drug application ...

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FDA ousts spokeswoman after COVID therapy misstatements

29 August 2020 - Emily Miller joined the agency as chief spokeswoman this month. ...

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