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Quebec implements public reimbursement of Pluvicto - a defining milestone for radioligand therapy in Canada
3 July 2025 - Pluvicto now publicly funded in provinces covering most Canadians, offering renewed hope to those facing progressive PSMA ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 03 Jul 2025
Apotex receives Health Canada approval for Aflivu, a biosimilar to Eylea, available in pre-filled syringe and vial formats
2 July 2025 - Apotex today announced that Health Canada has approved Aflivu (aflibercept), a biosimilar to Eylea, indicated for ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 28 Jun 2025
Biocon Biologics receives Health Canada approval for Yesafili (aflibercept); first global launch scheduled for July 2025
27 June 2025 - Biocon Biologics is pleased to announce that Health Canada has granted a Notice of Compliance for Yesafili ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 27 Jun 2025
Xtandi (enzalutamide) now funded in Ontario for all approved prostate cancer indications
26 June 2025 - Today, Astellas Pharma Canada announced that Xtandi (enzalutamide) is now funded by the Ontario Drug Benefit Program ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 19 Jun 2025
Kye Pharmaceuticals receives Health Canada approval for new dosing guidance for Firdapse and an additional paediatric indication
17 June 2025 - Kye Pharmaceuticals today announced that Health Canada has approved its supplemental new drug submission regarding the recommended ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 19 Jun 2025
Health Canada approves Novartis' Kisqali for HR positive, HER2 negative early breast cancer patients at high risk of recurrence
18 June 2025 - Health Canada approval is based on the pivotal Phase 3 NATALEE trial data, which demonstrated a clinically ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 17 Jun 2025
Vanflyta is now approved in Canada specifically for adult patients with newly diagnosed FLT3-ITD positive AML
16 June 2025 - Approval based on QuANTUM-First results demonstrating Vanflyta added to chemotherapy improved overall survival ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 14 Jun 2025
Xediton Pharmaceuticals announced today the Canadian approval and availability of Vabomere (meropenem-vaborbactam) in Canada
12 June 2025 - Xediton Pharmaceuticals is proud to announce that Vabomere (meropenem-vaborbactam) has been approved by Health Canada and ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 12 Jun 2025
Health Canada authorises PiaSky (crovalimab for injection) as the first monthly (every four weeks) subcutaneous treatment for people with paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria
11 June 2025 - Roche Canada is pleased to announce that Health Canada has authorised PiaSky (crovalimab for injection) as ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 10 Jun 2025
Lipocine announces filing of new drug submission for Tlando in Canada
9 June 2025 - New drug submission filed by Lipocine's licensing partner Verity Pharma. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 06 Jun 2025
Merz Aesthetics receives approval from Health Canada for Radiesse as an aesthetic injectable for the treatment of moderate wrinkles in the décolleté area
5 June 2025 - Merz Aesthetics Canada announced today the Health Canada approval for Radiesse for the treatment of moderate ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 06 Jun 2025
Biogen disappointed by INESSS recommendation on Skyclarys and its impact on Quebec patients with Friedreich ataxia
5 June 2025 - Biogen Canada is disappointed by INESSS's recommendation against listing Skyclarys (omaveloxolone), despite its therapeutic potential for ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 02 Jun 2025
Enhertu (trastuzumab deruxtecan) receives time limited reimbursement recommendation from Canada's Drug Agency for gastric cancer
23 May 2025 - AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo are pleased to announce that Canada's Drug Agency has issued a time-limited reimbursement ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 28 May 2025
Fresenius Kabi to announce the commercial launch of Otulfi, an approved ustekinumab biosimilar in Canada
27 May 2025 - Fresenius Kabi's ustekinumab biosimilar Otulfi is now commercially available for both subcutaneous and intravenous formulations. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 28 May 2025
New subcutaneous formulation of Opdivo approved in Canada for use across all authorised solid tumour indications
27 May 2025 - Subcutaneous option of established immunotherapy offers potential to reduce time in clinic and ease infusion burden. ...