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Dupixent (dupilumab) approved by European Commission as first and only biologic medicine for children aged 6 to 11 years with severe atopic dermatitis
30 November 2020 - Pivotal trial showed more than four times as many children achieved itch reduction and more than three ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 28 Nov 2020
Vertex announces European Commission approval for Symkevi (tezacaftor/ivacaftor) with Kalydeco (ivacaftor) for eligible children with cystic fibrosis ages 6-11 years
27 November 2020 - The combination therapy is a new treatment option for CF patients who are homozygous for F508del. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 26 Nov 2020
European Medicines Agency validates application for tepotinib for the treatment of advanced NSCLC with METex14 skipping alterations
26 November 2020 - Merck today announced that the EMA has validated for review, the application for tepotinib for the ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 26 Nov 2020
European Commission approves Janssen’s Tremfya (guselkumab), a first-in-class treatment for active psoriatic arthritis
25 November 2020 - Guselkumab is the first selective IL-23 p19 subunit inhibitor licensed for both the treatment of psoriatic arthritis ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 26 Nov 2020
Bio-Thera Solutions submits marketing authorisation application for BAT1706, a proposed biosimilar to Avastin, to European Medicines Agency
25 November 2020 - Bio-Thera Solutions today announced that it has submitted the marketing authorisation application for BAT1706, a proposed biosimilar ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 25 Nov 2020
Bristol Myers Squibb receives European Commission approval for Opdivo (nivolumab) as second-line treatment for unresectable advanced, recurrent or metastatic oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma
24 November 2020 - First immunotherapy to be approved for a gastro-esophageal cancer in the European Union. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 24 Nov 2020
ObsEva submits marketing authorisation application to the European Medicines Agency for Yselty (linzagolix) for the treatment of women with uterine fibroids
24 November 2020 - If approved, linzagolix will be the only GnRH antagonist with flexible dose regimen options for the management ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 23 Nov 2020
Workshop on regulatory support for development of orphan medicines
23 November 2020 - On Monday, 30 November, EMA is hosting a workshop to discuss the benefits and impact of ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 23 Nov 2020
Alexion receives marketing authorisation from European Commission for new formulation of Ultomiris (ravulizumab) with significantly reduced infusion time
20 November 2020 - The new 100 mg/mL formulation will reduce infusion time by approximately 60%, lessening the burden on patients. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 20 Nov 2020
Update on remdesivir - EMA will evaluate new data from Solidarity trial
20 November 2020 - EMA is aware that the World Health Organization has updated its guidelines advising against the use ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 19 Nov 2020
NICE recommends another medicine for patients with multiple myeloma
18 November 2020 - Recommended for listing in the Cancer Drugs Fund. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 19 Nov 2020
Alvotech announces that the U.S. FDA and EMA have accepted regulatory submissions for AVT02, a proposed biosimilar to Humira (adalimumab)
19 November 2020 - Alvotech is developing AVT02 as a proposed biosimilar to Humira (adalimumab) with high concentration (100 mg/mL) dosage ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 19 Nov 2020
Pacira receives European Commission approval for Exparel (bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension) for the treatment of post-surgical pain
18 November 2020 - Approval based on four pivotal studies showing Exparel reduced pain scores and opioid use following surgery. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 16 Nov 2020
CHMP adopted positive opinion for Elzonris (tagraxofusp) for the treatment of blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm
13 November 2020 - The CHMP recommended approval of Elzonris for the first line treatment of adult patients with blastic plasmacytoid ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 16 Nov 2020
CHMP recommends EU approval of Roche’s Phesgo (fixed-dose combination of Perjeta and Herceptin for subcutaneous injection) for HER2 positive breast cancer
13 November 2020 - Phesgo offers faster and less invasive delivery of standard of care treatment with Perjeta and Herceptin, under ...