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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 13 Feb 2023
Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Canada announces Radicava (edaravone) oral suspension is now available in Canada for the treatment of patients with ALS
10 February 2023 - Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Canada today announced that Radicava oral suspension, the oral formulation of Radicava IV ...
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 09 Feb 2023
Quebec becomes first province to cover Brukinsa (zanubrutinib) for the treatment of Waldenström's macroglobulinemia
6 February 2023 - First and only Bruton's tyrosine kinase inhibitor to be granted provincial formulary approval. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 07 Feb 2023
Valeo Pharma obtains public reimbursement for Onstryv in Quebec
7 February 2023 - Quebec public reimbursement coverage to facilitate and expand medication access for Parkinson’s patients in Quebec. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 02 Feb 2023
Medexus secures public reimbursement for Cuvposa in Quebec
1 February 2023 - Medexus Pharmaceuticals wishes to inform investors that the company has reached an agreement with the provincial government ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 27 Jan 2023
Valeo Pharma announces filing of a new drug submission with Health Canada for sabizabulin for the treatment of hospitalised COVID-19 patients
26 January 2023 - In the final analysis of the Phase 3 clinical study conducted by Veru, sabizabulin showed a 51.6% ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 19 Jan 2023
Radicava (edarvarone) oral suspension receives positive recommendation from CADTH for the treatment of patients with ALS
18 January 2023 - Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Canada is pleased to announce a positive recommendation from the CADTH Canadian Drug Expert ...
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 18 Jan 2023
Medunik Canada obtains new Notice of Compliance from Health Canada for Ruzurgi (amifampridine) following a favourable Canadian Federal Court of Appeal ruling
17 January 2023 - Medunik Canada is pleased to announce that on 9 January 2023, the Federal Court of Appeal of ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 18 Jan 2023
Ultomiris approved in Canada for adults with generalied myasthenia gravis
17 January 2023 - First and only long acting C5 complement inhibitor to demonstrate clinical improvement in patients with generalised ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 17 Jan 2023
Innovative Medicines Canada proposes framework for innovative agreements for drug reimbursement
16 January 2023 - Pharmaceutical manufacturers in Canada often enter into product listing agreements, particularly with public payers, to facilitate their ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 17 Jan 2023
Celltrion gets nod from Canadian regulator for sales of Avastin biosimilar
17 January 2023 - Celltrion obtained permission from Health Canada to sell Avastin (bevacizumab) biosimilar Vegzelma (CT-P16) on Tuesday. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 13 Jan 2023
Enhertu approved by Health Canada as the first HER2 directed therapy for patients with HER2 low metastatic breast cancer
12 January 2023 - Approval based on the DESTINY-Breast04 results which showed Enhertu reduced risk of disease progression or death ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 10 Jan 2023
Qulipta now approved by Health Canada for the preventive treatment of episodic migraine in adults
9 January 2023 - Qulipta is the first and only oral calcitonin gene-related peptide receptor antagonist (gepant) specifically developed for the ...