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NS parents dismayed by lack of access to new RSV vaccines for infants
3 November 2024 - Officials say there is no universally available, publicly funded RSV vaccine program for newborns in Nova Scotia. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 01 Nov 2024
Differences in drug shortages in the US and Canada
31 October 2024 - In this cross-sectional study, there were 104 reports of drug-related supply chain issues that occurred from 2017 ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 30 Oct 2024
Lilly Canada and the pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance successfully complete negotiations for Verzenio (abemaciclib) in expanded early breast cancer indication
29 October 2024 - Eli Lilly Canada is pleased to announce that it received a positive Canada's Drug Agency (CDA-AMC, formally ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 29 Oct 2024
Breast Cancer Canada 'Progress Report' reveals major gaps in screening and treatment delays across Canada
28 October 2024 - Breast Cancer Canada has released the 2024 Progress Report on Breast Cancer in Canada. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 24 Oct 2024
Canada’s Drug Agency announces recipients of funding to enhance rare disease registries
21 October 2024 - Canada’s Drug Agency is pleased to announce the successful applicants from our 2024 Request for Proposals (RFP) ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 23 Oct 2024
Health Canada approves first and only oral targeted treatment for brain cancer
22 October 2024 - Pivotal Phase 3 study shows significant improvement in progression-free survival with a favourable safety profile. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 22 Oct 2024
Nine provinces approve accelerated public reimbursement of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma treatment under new early access process
21 October 2024 - AbbVie today announced that nine provinces have provided accelerated public coverage of Epkinly. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 19 Oct 2024
Arcutis announces Health Canada approval of Zoryve (roflumilast) foam 0.3% to treat seborrheic dermatitis in individuals 9 years of age and older
18 October 2024 - Zoryve foam represents the first topical treatment for seborrheic dermatitis with a new mechanism of action approved ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 18 Oct 2024
Fresenius Kabi launches Tyenne, the first and only approved tocilizumab biosimilar in Canada
17 October 2024 - Tyenne is the first and only tocilizumab biosimilar to be launched in Canada. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 18 Oct 2024
Government of Canada announces new appointment to the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board
17 October 2024 - Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, announced a new appointment to the Patented Medicine ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 17 Oct 2024
Incyte announces Health Canada approval of Opzelura (ruxolitinib) cream for the treatment of atopic dermatitis and non-segmental vitiligo
16 October 2024 - First and only treatment approved by Health Canada for repigmentation of non-segmental vitiligo. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 17 Oct 2024
Acadia Pharmaceuticals announces Health Canada approval of Daybue (trofinetide) for the treatment of Rett syndrome
16 October 2024 - Daybue is the first and only therapy approved in Canada for the treatment of Rett syndrome, a ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 15 Oct 2024
Lantern Pharma’s investigational drug candidate, LP-184, receives fast track designation in glioblastoma from the FDA
15 October 2024 - A Phase 1b/2a clinical trial for recurrent glioblastoma is targeted to start in late 2024/early 2025. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 11 Oct 2024
Roche Canada announces Columvi (glofitamab for injection) is publicly reimbursed in 7 provinces, including Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland
9 October 2024 - Columvi is now publicly covered in 7 provinces, which equates to approximately 74% of the total Canadian ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 07 Oct 2024
Health Canada approves label expansion for Telix’s Illuccix to include patient selection for PSMA targeted therapy
4 October 2024 - Telix Pharmaceuticals today announces that Health Canada has approved the use of Illuccix (kit for the ...