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    Coronavirus spread prompts FDA to postpone nearly all overseas inspections

    The agency's decision was based on U.S. government travel restrictions, but it said "alternative tools and methods" will help it maintain oversight.

    By March 10, 2020
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    FDA, FTC put drugmakers on notice about tactics to block biosimilars

    A joint agency meeting called out deceptive advertising and anti-competitive practices that may have kept the U.S. from catching up to Europe in establishing a market for lower-priced biologics.

    By March 9, 2020
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    Tracking biopharma's response to the new coronavirus

    The ongoing outbreak is a huge test for the biopharmaceutical industry and its ability to supply, develop, and test new drugs without disruption. Keep up with all of BioPharma Dive's coverage here.

    By Updated July 7, 2020
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    $8.3B in coronavirus funding set in motion as federal agencies ramp up response

    The bill approved by both houses of Congress provides more than $2 billion to BARDA, and requires treatments developed using taxpayer money be available to the U.S. government at a "fair and reasonable price."

    By Shannon Muchmore • Updated March 5, 2020
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    Sanofi wins US approval for myeloma drug key to its cancer ambitions

    Sarclisa is the first cancer drug wholly owned by Sanofi to win an FDA OK in a decade — a milestone in the pharma's bid to play a larger role in oncology.

    By Ned Pagliarulo • March 2, 2020
  • FDA seeks 'right balance' as it allows immediate use of coronavirus tests

    "We are not changing our standards for issuing emergency use authorizations," said agency chief Stephen Hahn as the FDA works to expand U.S. testing.

    By Susan Kelly • March 2, 2020
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    FDA reports first drug shortage due to coronavirus impact

    Supplies of the drug, which the FDA did not identify, ran short as a result of issues at a site that produces the active ingredient. Other options are available, the agency said.

    By Ned Pagliarulo • Updated March 2, 2020
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    FDA pushes back decision on Zogenix epilepsy drug

    Shares sank on concerns about the future of the drug designed to treat Dravet syndrome, a rare form of epilepsy.

    By Kristin Jensen • Feb. 27, 2020
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    FDA monitoring impact of coronavirus outbreak on medical product supply

    The agency postponed drug and device inspections in China that were scheduled for February, limiting its oversight of a key country in the medical supply chain.

    By Nick Paul Taylor • Feb. 18, 2020
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    Cancer concerns knock Eisai's weight loss drug from market

    Eisai has agreed to remove Belviq after the FDA said a post-marketing study found a "range of cancer types" appeared to develop more frequently in patients taking the drug.

    By Feb. 14, 2020
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    Biogen dips as Alzheimer's drugs from Lilly, Roche fail again

    Analysts have said that, should the DIAN-TU study miss, it may further paint Biogen's aducanumab and the positive Phase 3 data it generated as an "artifact of luck" within a series of failed amyloid-targeting drugs.

    By Feb. 10, 2020
  • FDA approves Aimmune drug as first treatment for peanut allergy

    Aimmune's next challenge will be securing insurance coverage as people allergic to peanuts still have to avoid exposure to the food.

    By Jan. 31, 2020
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    FDA, expecting a gene therapy boom, firms up policies

    In seven guidance documents, the agency gave drugmakers guidelines on manufacturing, testing and long-term follow-up for the one-time treatments.

    By Ned Pagliarulo • Jan. 28, 2020
  • FDA decision nears on Aimmune's contested peanut allergy drug

    Palforzia is one of two products under review by the FDA that are aimed at desensitizing people highly allergic to peanuts.

    By Jan. 24, 2020
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    Epizyme drug granted approval by FDA for rare cancer

    Five years after buying back rights from Eisai, Epizyme won approval for its first-ever drug. 

    By Ned Pagliarulo • Updated Jan. 24, 2020
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    While expected, Intercept's approval delay adds to NASH uncertainty

    An upcoming FDA advisory meeting will be a key test for Intercept's ambitions to become the first drugmaker with an approved therapy for the liver disease.

    By Jan. 17, 2020
  • Nektar quickly drops opioid drug after FDA panel rejection

    After a decade of research, the biotech said it will withdraw its application for oxycodegol and make no further investment in the drug.

    By Kristin Jensen • Jan. 15, 2020
  • Ultragenyx boosted by trial data for 2nd gene therapy

    One analyst called the results, which sparked a 30% jump in Ultragenyx's stock price, better than expected. The biotech is now preparing a Phase 3 trial.

    By Jan. 10, 2020
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    5 trends to watch at the FDA in 2020

    With Stephen Hahn confirmed as commissioner, the regulator is better positioned to more firmly address political pressures and a rising tide of complex medicines.

    By Jan. 9, 2020
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    Risk-based quality management: Your key to safety and effectiveness

    Why is the FDA and other regulators urging clinical trial sponsors to rethink the way they design and run clinical trials? 

    Jan. 9, 2020
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    5 FDA approval decisions to watch in the 1st quarter

    Aimmune's peanut allergy therapy and Esperion's cholesterol offering could be among the new drugs cleared in the first few months of the new decade. 

    By Jan. 2, 2020
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    AstraZeneca and Merck's Lynparza cleared by FDA for pancreatic cancer

    The pill is the second targeted treatment approved for pancreatic cancer, although its use is limited to only a small share of patients.

    By Dec. 30, 2019
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    Intra-Cellular approval keeps focus on FDA's neuroscience review process

    Lumateperone, to be sold as Caplyta, had conflicting results in late-stage trials​. Its approval suggests the FDA is using a "glass half full lens" to review neuroscience drugs, said one analyst.

    By Dec. 23, 2019
  • FDA rejects GSK's HIV therapy in setback to two-drug strategy

    The British drugmaker said the Complete Response Letter was unrelated to product safety, but the delay could hamper GSK's bid to challenge rival Gilead.

    By Andrew Dunn • Dec. 23, 2019
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    Daiichi, AstraZeneca breast cancer drug joins bumper crop of early FDA approvals

    AstraZeneca bet big on the Japanese pharma's HER2-targeting therapy, a gamble that paid off with a speedy approval for Enhertu.

    By Updated Dec. 23, 2019