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FDA authorizes Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use in adolescents in another important action in fight against pandemic
10 May 2021 - Today, the U.S. FDA expanded the emergency use authorisation for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for the prevention ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 10 May 2021
Smart Immune announces FDA orphan drug status, IND acceptance and fast track designation to commence Phase 1/2 clinical trial of proprietary allogeneic T cell progenitor product SMART 101 (ProTcell) for AML and ALL
10 May 2021 - Phase 1/2 trial to begin by fall 2021 at a top US cancer centre. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 10 May 2021
Amgen announces tezepelumab biologics license application submitted to U.S. FDA
10 May 2021 - Potential first in class medicine blocking TSLP, an epithelial sytokine. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 10 May 2021
America wants to waive patent protection for vaccines
8 May 2021 - But it will not have an immediate effect on supplies. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 09 May 2021
‘In their own bubble’: How a cancer center promoted an exclusive experimental drug to attract patients
6 May 2021 - A new medication for children with a rare and life-threatening cancer called neuroblastoma had a curious ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 09 May 2021
US wary of boosting China biotech with COVID vaccine patent waiver
9 May 2021 - The Biden administration is examining ways to ensure that a waiver of COVID-19 vaccine patents to ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 08 May 2021
AstraZeneca weighs seeking full U.S. approval for COVID-19 shot, skipping emergency use application
7 May 2021 - British drugmaker faces challenges gathering data; may wait to apply for full approval by the FDA, which ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 07 May 2021
Pfizer and BioNTech initiate rolling submission of biologics license application for U.S. FDA approval of their COVID-19 vaccine
7 May 2021 - - Pfizer and BioNTech today announced the initiation of a biologics license application with the U.S. FDA ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 06 May 2021
The difference between an interchangeable biosimilar and one that isn't
5 May 2021 - Permitting automatic substitution of biosimilars for originator brand biologics at the pharmacy counter is often talked about ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 06 May 2021
Viome receives FDA approval for its unique mRNA technology and AI platform to detect cancers
6 May 2021 - FDA breakthrough designation validates Viome's proprietary mRNA analysing technology and state of the art AI platform to ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 06 May 2021
Injectafer (ferric carboxymaltose injection) receives FDA approval for single dose option for the treatment of adult patients with iron deficiency anaemia
6 May 2021 - For patients weighing 50 kg (110 lb) or more, Injectafer may now be administered as a 1000 ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 06 May 2021
Merck and Eisai receive priority review from FDA for Keytruda (pembrolizumab) plus Lenvima (lenvatinib) applications for advanced renal cell carcinoma and for advanced endometrial carcinoma
6 May 2021 - Applications based on progression-free survival, overall survival, and objective response rate data from respective pivotal Phase 3 ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 06 May 2021
Designing an independent public health agency
6 May 2021 - The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the importance of having trustworthy and competent institutions to protect public ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 05 May 2021
BioNTech nearing request for approval of longer lasting version of COVID vaccine
4 May 2021 - BioNTech is working on getting approval for a version of its COVID-19 vaccine which can be ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 05 May 2021
Pfizer says it will seek clearance in September for its vaccine to be used in children aged 2 to 11
4 May 2021 - Pfizer expects to apply to the FDA in September for emergency authorisation to administer its coronavirus ...