It is time to reconsider the 3% discount rate

15 May 2024 - Health technology assessment guidance often recommends a 3% real annual discount rate, the appropriateness of which ...

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Dynavax provides regulatory update on sBLA for four dose Heplisav-B regimen for adults on haemodialysis in the US

14 May 2024 - Dynavax Technologies today provided a regulatory update for the Company's supplemental biologics license application to include ...

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Atogepant monohydrate for the prevention of migraine

15 May 2024 - NICE has published final evidence-based recommendations on atogepant monohydrate (Aquipta) for preventing migraine in adults. ...

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Ascendis Pharma announces extension of US FDA review period for TransCon PTH for adults with hypoparathyroidism

14 May 2024 - PDUFA goal date extended by three months for further review of submission to 14 August 2024. ...

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Eisai initiates rolling biologics license application to US FDA for Leqembi (lecanemab-irmb) for subcutaneous maintenance dosing

15 May 2024 - BioArctic's partner Eisai announced today that they have initiated the rolling submission of a biologics license application ...

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ViiV Healthcare announces Health Canada approval for Apretude (cabotegravir tablets and extended release injectable suspension) for pre-exposure prophylaxis to reduce the risk of sexually acquired HIV

13 May 2024 - The latest Canadian surveillance data shows that there were 1,833 new HIV diagnoses in 2022, a ...

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PTC Therapeutics announces FDA acceptance and priority review of the BLA for Upstaza

14 May 2024 - PDUFA target action date of 13 November 2024. ...

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Baxter secures FDA approval of Clinolipid (lipid injectable emulsion) neonatal and paediatric indication

13 May 2024 - Expanded indication demonstrates Baxter’s continued commitment to meeting the diverse nutritional needs of patients, from preterm neonates ...

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Institute for Clinical and Economic Review publishes evidence report on treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder

14 May 2024 - There are substantial uncertainties around the clinical trial results; given the inability to assess net benefit, ...

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FDA approves updated Altuviiio label with expanded paediatric data confirming highly effective bleed protection in children with haemophilia A

10 May 2024 - Full results from the pivotal XTEND-Kids study added to the US label, building on the interim data ...

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Budget 2024–⁠25: cheaper medicines, new Medicare Urgent Care Clinics and more free mental health services in a stronger Medicare

14 May 2024 - The Albanese Labor Government is continuing to improve our health system: strengthening Medicare, the heart of universal ...

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Sumitomo Pharma announces FDA acceptance of supplemental new drug application for vibegron in men with overactive bladder symptoms receiving pharmacological therapy for benign prostatic hyperplasia

13 May 2024 - Supplemental new drug application submission based on Phase 3 study of vibegron 75 mg (Gemtesa) demonstrating statistically ...

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Effect of Project Orbis participation by the Swiss regulator on submission gaps, review times, and drug approval decisions between 2020 and 2022: a comparative analysis

13 May 2024 - Expedited market access for novel and efficacious drugs is warranted for patients. Since 2020, Swissmedic (The Swiss ...

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Outlook Therapeutics announces UK submission of marketing authorisation application for ONS-5010 as a treatment for wet AMD

13 May 2024 - Outlook Therapeutics today announced the submission of its marketing authorisation application to the Medicines and Healthcare ...

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SMC - May 2024 decisions

13 May 2024 - The SMC has today published advice on two medicines. ...

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Petosemtamab granted breakthrough therapy designation by the US FDA

13 May 2023 - Merus today announced that the US FDA has granted breakthrough therapy designation for petosemtamab for the ...

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