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  • Insys stages recovery as FDA approves liquid THC drug

    Syndros, Insys' second-approved drug, is still awaiting DEA scheduling however. 

    By Edwin Lopez • July 5, 2016
  • UK cost agency knocks back Bristol-Myers' Opdivo in kidney cancer

    In draft guidance, the watchdog raised concerns over the cancer immunotherapy's long term benefit in treating renal cell carcinoma. 

    By Ned Pagliarulo • July 5, 2016
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    Patent Office accelerates patent review for cancer drugs in pilot program

    Under the program, the Patent Office hopes to make final decisions on patent applications for cancer therapies within 12 months. 

    By July 1, 2016
  • J&J, AbbVie eye new indication for cancer drug Imbruvica

    A fourth breakthrough therapy designation from the FDA could set up the drug for an indication outside of blood cancers. 

    By July 1, 2016
  • Two more Chinese drugmakers run afoul of FDA inspections

    Employees of one firm, Chongqing Lummy, were cited for turning back computer clocks to make it appear as if testing on APIs had been conducted months earlier. 

    By June 30, 2016
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    Cancer Moonshot summit adds new partnerships to lofty goals

    At the summit, FDA commissioner Robert Califf said the agency would consolidate clinical review of cancer products into a new Oncology Center of Excellence. 

    By June 30, 2016
  • Roche eyes faster approval for multiple sclerosis drug

    A priority review designation from the FDA sets up an earlier-than-expected approval for the drug. 

    By June 29, 2016
  • More generic drugs from India clearing FDA approval: report

    At the same time, the FDA has also stepped up its oversight efforts of India-based manufacturers. 

    By June 29, 2016
  • Teva, Allergan sell off more drugs in quest for approval of generics deal

    Mayne Pharma, an Australian company, will pay $652 million for 42 generic drugs currently held by the two companies. 

    By June 29, 2016
  • In narrow vote, FDA panel supports heart benefit claim for Lilly diabetes drug

    Allowing Boehringer and Lilly to claim Jardiance cuts the risk of cardiac death is expected to significantly boost the drug's market potential. 

    By Ned Pagliarulo • June 29, 2016
  • Gilead wins FDA nod for pan-genotypic Hep C drug

    In an unusual move, Gilead priced Epclusa below the cost of existing drugs Harvoni and Sovaldi, at just under $75,000 for a 12-week course of treatment. 

    By Ned Pagliarulo • June 28, 2016
  • Bristol-Myers eyes new indication as Opdivo nabs breakthrough tag in bladder cancer

    If approved, Opdivo would face tough competition from Roche's bladder cancer drug Tecentriq, which cleared regulatory review in May.   

    By June 28, 2016
  • FDA halts testing of Regulus' Hep C drug, sending shares into tailspin

    Clinical development was stopped after a second serious adverse event of jaundice was reported. 

    By Ned Pagliarulo • June 27, 2016
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    FDA should be independent agency, former commissioners say

    Speaking at the Spotlight Health conference, six former agency heads called for the FDA to be elevated to Cabinet level.

    By June 26, 2016
  • Brexit vote creates new uncertainty for UK, EU pharma industry

    Surprising markets, the British people voted Thursday to leave the European Union by a margin of 52% to 48%, creating "immediate challenges" to existing regulatory and trade frameworks. 

    By Ned Pagliarulo • June 24, 2016
  • NIH turns down request to override cancer drug patent

    Consumer groups had argued the $129,000 price tag for Xtandi limits patient access, justifying intervention by the government under a little-used law.

    By Ned Pagliarulo • June 20, 2016
  • NICE greenlights Bristol-Myers' combo drug for melanoma

    A day earlier the U.K. cost agency had denied coverage for a melanoma combination treatment from Roche. 

    By June 20, 2016
  • Hologic's Zika test can be used on emergency basis, FDA says

    A number of other diagnostics have received similar authorizations in the U.S., as health authorities attempt to screen and test for the mosquito-borne virus. 

    By June 20, 2016
  • Former FDA official, 3 others charged in insider trading probe

    One of the defendants made roughly $32 million through trades based on tips about pending FDA drug approvals, the SEC alleges. 

    By June 16, 2016
  • Success rate for clinical trials climbed in recent years: study

    Research published in Nature showed an 11.6% likelihood of drugs moving from Phase 1 to launch, higher than another study recently conducted by BIO. 

    By June 15, 2016
  • Marathon Pharma latest company to try for approval of Duchenne drug

    Marathon has submitted a new drug application for an older off-patent steroid, unlike previous developmental drugs from BioMarin or Sarepta.

    By Ned Pagliarulo • June 15, 2016
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    FDA warns of kidney risks for diabetes drugs from Janssen, AstraZeneca

    Invokana and Farxiga, along with two other related drugs, will now carry strengthened warnings cautioning of the risk of acute kidney injury. 

    By Ned Pagliarulo • June 14, 2016
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    FDA approves world's first single-dose cholera vaccine

    PaxVax Bermuda's Vaxchora is also the first approved single-dose vaccine for the prevention of cholera in the world. 

    By June 12, 2016
  • Drugmakers plan stronger pushback on state-level price regulation

    The efforts include a rapid response shop in Washington.

    By June 10, 2016
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    FDA wants to suspend more than 4,000 illegal Rx sites

    U.S. consumers have purchased unapproved medications from international sellers to treat depression, narcolepsy, glaucoma and other medical conditions. 

    By June 10, 2016