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    Omicron boosters from Pfizer, Moderna cleared by FDA for younger children

    Pfizer's reformulated vaccine is now authorized for use in children at least 5 years of age, while Moderna's will be available for kids as young as 6.

    By Ned Pagliarulo • Oct. 12, 2022
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    FDA rejects Supernus’ drug infusion device for Parkinson’s

    The company said it will work with the FDA to address issues flagged by the agency in a complete response letter for the apomorphine infusion device.

    By Oct. 10, 2022
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    Lilly looks to speed FDA review of new diabetes drug in obesity

    A new fast track designation allows Lilly to begin the process of seeking approval of tirzepatide for obesity, though the drug will need to succeed in a second trial to get to market.  

    By Oct. 6, 2022
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    FDA clears Roche test for AstraZeneca, Daiichi’s breast cancer drug

    The diagnostic will support rollout of Enhertu, which recently became the first drug for breast tumors with low, but still detectable, levels of the protein HER2. 

    By Nick Paul Taylor • Oct. 5, 2022
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    5 FDA decisions to watch in the fourth quarter

    The regulator could soon approve medicines from Apellis, Gilead and GSK, and decide whether to pull a controversial preterm birth drug from the market.

    By , Ned Pagliarulo , , , Oct. 3, 2022
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    Federal watchdog highlights flaws in speedy FDA approvals

    A newly published report by the HHS inspector general found that a substantial number of drugs given an accelerated approval by the FDA still haven’t proven whether they help patients.

    By Sept. 30, 2022
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    BioMarin resubmits its hemophilia gene therapy to the FDA

    The resubmission has been long awaited after BioMarin’s original application was unexpectedly rejected by the FDA two years ago. The company expects a decision around the middle of next year.

    By Sept. 30, 2022
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    [PODCAST] Evolution and Innovation in Oncology Therapeutics Development

    The “Evolution and Innovation in Oncology Therapeutics Development” podcast series explores the role of multi-biomarkers in precision oncology.

    By BioPharma Dive's studioID • Updated Sept. 11, 2023
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    ALS drug approved by FDA in closely watched decision, marking win for patients, developer

    The drug, which will be sold as Relyvrio, showed modest benefits in function and survival in testing. It also became the latest test of the FDA's flexibility toward new therapies for neurological disorders.

    By Updated Sept. 30, 2022
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    Pfizer, BioNTech seek FDA clearance for updated COVID-19 booster in children

    The request, if cleared, would make U.S. kids between 5 through 11 eligible to receive a "bivalent" shot targeting components of the omicron variants currently circulating. 

    By Sept. 26, 2022
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    FDA user fee package to be included in bill to fund government, avoid shutdown, senators say

    A “practically clean” version of the bill will allow the FDA to continue its review and testing programs, while leaving more ambitious goals to be dealt with in a funding bill later this year.

    By Elise Reuter • Sept. 23, 2022
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    FDA advisers back microbiota-based treatment for gut infection

    Committee members voted in support of Rebiotix’s treatment for recurrent C. diff infections of the intestines, a condition with no approved options after antibiotics fail.

    By Updated Sept. 23, 2022
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    Lilly drug wins FDA clearance for gene-mutated solid tumors, regardless of type

    The approval is another example of so-called tissue-agnostic indications, which are based on a cancer’s genetic signature rather than where it is in the body.

    By Kristin Jensen • Sept. 22, 2022
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    Fennec wins approval of first drug for chemotherapy-induced hearing loss in children

    The drug, Pedmark, has been in development for more than two decades and was previously rejected twice by U.S. regulators. 

    By Sept. 21, 2022
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    Bluebird wins FDA approval of gene therapy for rare brain disorder

    The therapy, called Skysona and cleared to treat cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy, is the product of more than a decade of work by Bluebird. It will cost $3 million per patient. 

    By Ned Pagliarulo • Updated Sept. 17, 2022
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    FDA, NIH initiative aims to speed development of drugs for ALS, other brain diseases

    The public-private partnership plans to bring together scientific experts, private entities and patient groups to better understand certain neurodegenerative disorders and find new treatments. 

    By Kristin Jensen • Sept. 15, 2022
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    BioMarin reports cancer case in hemophilia gene therapy trial

    The development comes three weeks after Roctavian was approved in Europe and ahead of a planned regulatory submission in the U.S. Drug regulators have not ordered a trial hold, however.

    By Sept. 13, 2022
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    Bristol Myers gets FDA approval for new type of psoriasis drug

    Sotyktu has been on the pharma’s top pipeline candidates and its clearance continues a string of positive regulatory news for the company.

    By Updated Sept. 12, 2022
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    How a top FDA official’s words helped push a closely watched ALS drug toward approval

    Comments by Billy Dunn, head of the FDA’s neuroscience office, played a major role in a vote by an advisory panel Wednesday in support of the medicine, which is in the final stages of regulatory review. 

    By Ned Pagliarulo • Sept. 9, 2022
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    FDA names new head to vaccine review office

    David Kaslow, the lead scientist at a global public health nonprofit, will succeed Marion Gruber, who retired last fall amid her dissent on the timing of COVID-19 vaccine boosters.

    By Sept. 9, 2022
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    FDA advisers back Amylyx ALS drug, reversing earlier position

    Committee members voted 7-2 in support of the experimental medicine, which is under a closely watched FDA review. A decision on approval is expected by the end of the month.

    By Updated Sept. 7, 2022
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    FDA holds back Alvotech’s Humira biosimilar over manufacturing issues

    The company received a complete response letter, but still expects to win approval of the copycat drug in time to launch it in the U.S. next year.

    By Sept. 6, 2022
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    Sanofi, after long research journey, wins FDA approval for rare disease drug

    Approval of Xenpozyme, a treatment for a form of Niemann-Pick disease, comes with a valuable priority review voucher for Sanofi.

    By Kristin Jensen • Sept. 1, 2022
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    FDA clears updated COVID-19 boosters from Pfizer, Moderna

    The new shots, which are designed to better target circulating strains of omicron, could be available within days.

    By Aug. 31, 2022
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    Moderna follows Pfizer in asking FDA to approve updated COVID shot

    The companies are moving quickly to supply vaccines targeting currently circulating omicron variants in time for the Biden administration's planned fall vaccination campaign.

    By Kristin Jensen • Aug. 24, 2022