AbbVie's Vyalev (foslevodopa/foscarbidopa solution) available for the treatment of advanced Parkinson's disease in Canada

8 February 2024 - In clinical trials, patients taking Vyalev achieved the primary endpoint of a reduction in motor fluctuations ...

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Health Canada approves Brukinsa (zanubrutinib) for the treatment of relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma

7 February 2024 - Brukinsa is the first and only BTK inhibitor approved for follicular lymphoma in Canada. ...

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Knight Therapeutics announces launch of Bijuva in Canada

6 February 2024 - Knight Therapeutics announced today the launch of Bijuva (oestradiol and progesterone) capsules in Canada. ...

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HLS announces that Vascepa is now reimbursed by British Columbia's Provincial Drug Plan

6 February 2024 - Public reimbursement for Vascepa is now available in Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick, Northwest Territories, ...

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Chiesi Global Rare Diseases announces Health Canada approval of Myalepta (metreleptin for injection) for the treatment of patients with lipodystrophy

5 February 2024 - Canadian patients living with this ultra-rare condition welcome this new treatment option. ...

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Sumitomo Pharma and Pfizer Canada announce availability of Myfembree in Canada

31 January 2024 - In partnership with Sumitomo, Pfizer is proud to announce that supply of Myfembree (relugolix 40 mg, estradiol ...

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Lilly's Olumiant (baricitinib) now authorised in Canada for adults with severe alopecia areata

30 January 2024 - 17-22% of patients taking Olumiant 2 mg/day and 32-35% of patients taking Olumiant 4 mg/day achieved 80% ...

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Xtandi (enzalutamide) receives Health Canada approval as the first and only treatment for high risk patients with non-metastatic castration sensitive prostate cancer

30 January 2024 - Today, Astellas Pharma Canada announced that Health Canada has approved a supplemental new drug application for ...

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GSK Canada's submission for momelotinib for the treatment of myelofibrosis accepted for review by Health Canada

30 January 2024 - GSK announces that Heath Canada has accepted into review the new drug submission for momelotinib, a potential ...

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Health Canada approves Otsuka and Lundbeck's Rexulti (brexpiprazole) for the symptomatic management of agitation associated with Alzheimer's dementia

24 January 2024 - Otsuka Pharmaceutical Canada and Lundbeck Canada announce that Health Canada has issued a Notice of Compliance ...

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Jardiance (empagliflozin) receives authorisation from Health Canada for the treatment of adults with chronic kidney disease

23 January 2024 - Health Canada has authorised Jardiance (empagliflozin) to reduce the risk of sustained eGFR decline, end stage kidney ...

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Sudbury, Ontario family finally gets coverage for drug to treat daughter's rare epilepsy

16 January 2024 - Fenfluramine costs more than $3,000 a month and is not approved by Health Canada. ...

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Health Canada approves Uplinza (inebilizumab) for the treatment of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders

16 January 2024 - First and only anti-CD19 B-cell-depleting monotherapy for the treatment of adult patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders ...

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Health Canada grants priority review status of ViiV Healthcare's new drug submission for cabotegravir long-acting injectable and tablets for prevention of HIV

10 January 2024 - Application is supported by data from the pivotal Phase 2b/3 studies evaluating safety and efficacy of long-acting ...

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Arcutis Canada announces Health Canada acceptance of the supplement to a new drug submission for roflumilast 0.3% foam for the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis in individuals 9 years of age and older

8 January 2024 - Supplement to a new drug submission supported by positive Phase 2 and Phase 3 pivotal trial ...

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