FDA Law Blog: Drug Discovery

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plays a pivotal role in fostering the development of treatments for rare diseases through its Orphan Products Grants Program. Each year, FDA selects a limited number of clinical trials to fund to help sponsors pursue development of medical products for rare diseases and advance their field.

Clinical Development 69

Clinical Development Production Clinical Trials Treatment 69

The Pharma Data

APRIL 19, 2022

Kite’s Global CAR T-Cell Therapy Manufacturing Network Increasing Capacity by 50% to Meet Patient Demand for New Cancer Therapies. — Scalable and Adaptable Facility Provides Flexibility for Current and Future Cell Therapy Innovation. The site will produce Kite’s FDA approved CAR T-cell therapy used to treat blood cancer.

FDA Approval 52

FDA Approval Therapies FDA Hospitals 52

The Pharma Data

JULY 8, 2021

The update includes an addition to the Indications and Usage section of the label (Section 1) to emphasize the disease stages studied in the clinical trials, as seen below ( italics to note updated language). The update clarifies the indication by emphasizing information about the disease stages studied in the ADUHELM clinical trials.

Clinical Trials 52

Clinical Trials FDA Approval Trials FDA 52

Advarra

JANUARY 11, 2024

The applications of mRNA-based therapies in cancer research represent one of the next groundbreaking steps toward improved cancer treatments. While mRNA usage has played several roles in clinical research , oncology researchers in particular are eager to explore the possibilities of mRNA-based cancer vaccines.

Vaccine 52

Vaccine Therapies Clinical Trials Small Molecule 52

Drug Target Review

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Stem cell transplants have saved patients’ lives time and time again, which led us to launch our own Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program. Regarding CAR-T cell therapy, could you highlight the promising findings that have been identified in the early stages of drug discovery, as well as potential challenges?

Therapies 64

Therapies Treatment Vaccine FDA Approval 64

The Pharma Data

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved belimumab (Benlysta®), the first-ever treatment for adults with lupus nephritis (LN) who are currently receiving standard therapy. We at the LRA are thrilled to share this news about belimumab and look forward to future approvals of other lupus nephritis treatment options.”.

FDA Approval 52

FDA Approval Therapies FDA Treatment 52

The Pharma Data

JANUARY 21, 2021

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave a greenlight for ViiV Healthcare ’s Cabenuva. Today’s FDA approval of Cabenuva represents a shift in the way HIV is treated, offering people living with HIV a completely new approach to care,” said Lynn Baxter, Head of North America, ViiV Healthcare. clinical practices. “Not

FDA Approval 52

FDA Approval Treatment FDA Clinical Trials 52

The Pharma Data

JANUARY 17, 2021

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Janssen Pharmaceuticals ’ (a Johnson and Johnson company) Darzalex Faspro for adults with newly diagnosed light chain amyloidosis. It was approved in combination with bortezomib, cyclophosphamide and dexamethasone (D-VCd). Michael Vi/Shutterstock. It was developed with Genmab.

FDA Approval 52

FDA Approval FDA Therapies Clinical Trials 52

The Pharma Data

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Genentech’s once-daily oral therapy Gavreto (pralsetinib) has secured FDA backing in the treatment of metastatic rearranged during transfection (RET) fusion-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), it has emerged. In 27 treatment-naïve NSCLC patients, the ORR was found to be 70% and CRR was 11%. Matt Fellows. Source link.

FDA Approval 52

FDA Approval FDA Clinical Trials Therapies 52

Vial

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In the decades since its identification in 1989, advances in clinical research for new Hepatitis C therapies and the introduction of direct-acting antiviral agents (DAAs) have led to viral eradication in more than 98% of patients, resulting in HCV crossing from manageable to being the first curable , chronic viral infection.

Clinical Research 52

Clinical Research Therapies Research Vaccine 52

The Pharma Data

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

FDA Approves Danyelza (naxitamab-gqgk) for the Treatment of Neuroblastoma. This indication is approved under accelerated approval regulation based on overall response rate and duration of response. The FDA granted approval under the accelerated approval regulation. NEW YORK, Nov.

FDA Approval 52

FDA Approval FDA Treatment Clinical Trials 52

The Pharma Data

APRIL 7, 2022

This unprecedented CMS decision effectively denies all Medicare beneficiaries access to ADUHELM ® (aducanumab-avwa), the first and only FDA-approved therapy in a new class of Alzheimer’s drugs. It may also limit coverage for any future approved treatment in the class. About Biogen.

Treatment 52

Treatment Therapies Disease FDA Approval 52

The Pharma Data

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

FDA Approves Imcivree (setmelanotide) for Chronic Weight Management in Patients with Obesity Due to POMC, PCSK1 or LEPR Deficiency. Nasdaq:RYTM), a biopharmaceutical company aimed at developing and commercializing therapies for the treatment of rare genetic diseases of obesity, announced today that the U.S. BOSTON, Nov.

FDA Approval 52

FDA Approval FDA Clinical Trials Therapies 52

The Pharma Data

AUGUST 10, 2020

Genentech’s Evrysdi (risdiplam) has secured FDA approval for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), making it the first oral therapy available for the rare hereditary genetic condition in US and the second overall to be approved for the disease.

FDA Approval 52

FDA Approval Treatment FDA Clinical Trials 52

Advarra

AUGUST 8, 2023

Gene therapy research is booming in the clinical setting. In this blog, we summarize the growth, risks, and regulatory requirements for gene therapy research. Defining the Boom in Gene Therapy Research The gene therapy field is experiencing explosive growth in today’s competitive research environment.

Therapies 52

Therapies Research Engineering Clinical Research 52

The Pharma Data

AUGUST 27, 2020

Roche is committed to improve patient outcomes by providing multiple testing options that support decision-making during all lines of therapy. The test is FDA-approved to report short variants in 311 genes including rearrangements and copy number losses in BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes.

FDA Approval 52

FDA Approval FDA DNA Therapies 52

The Pharma Data

JANUARY 22, 2021

The FDA also approved Vocabria (cabotegravir, tablet formulation), which should be taken in combination with oral Edurant (rilpivirine) for one month before starting treatment with Cabenuva, to ensure the medications are well-tolerated by patients before they switch to the extended-release monthly injection.

FDA Approval 52

FDA Approval FDA Therapies Treatment 52

The Pharma Data

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

FDA Approves Bronchitol (mannitol) Inhalation Powder to Improve Pulmonary Function in Adult Patients with Cystic Fibrosis. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of Bronchitol (mannitol) inhalation powder. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of Bronchitol (mannitol) inhalation powder.

FDA Approval 52

FDA Approval FDA Pharmaceutical Companies Therapies 52

The Pharma Data

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Jardiance is the first and only heart failure therapy to demonstrate a statistically significant risk reduction in cardiovascular death or hospitalization for heart failure, regardless of ejection fraction FDA approval marks a significant breakthrough for the approximately 3 million adults in the U.S. and Europe.

FDA Approval 52

FDA Approval FDA Hospitals Clinical Trials 52

The Pharma Data

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Novartis blazoned moment that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Scemblix ® (asciminib) for the treatment of habitual myeloid leukemia (CML) in two distinct suggestions. Scemblix is the first FDA-approved CML treatment that binds to the ABL myristoyl pocket1.

FDA Approval 52

FDA Approval Treatment FDA Trials 52

Broad Institute

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Earlier this year, the researchers shared their first translational results, describing the immune cell response underlying colon inflammation in patients undergoing ICI therapy. These are home-run, breakthrough therapies, and quite an amazing success story. How did you go about launching this effort?

Research 124

Research Immune Response Hospitals Therapies 124

PLOS: DNA Science

JANUARY 4, 2024

The end-of-year FDA approval of the first CRISPR-based therapy , for sickle cell disease, came a mere dozen years after Jennifer Doudna and Emmanuelle Charpentier introduced the technology. The therapy is “ ex vivo and, autologous”: it’s done outside the body using the patient’s cells.

FDA Approval 52

FDA Approval DNA Therapies Clinical Trials 52

The Pharma Data

AUGUST 7, 2021

Approval is based on positive Phase 3 data demonstrating improvements in key disease burden measures and establishing its safety profile Nexviazyme specifically targets the M6P receptor, the key pathway for enzyme replacement therapy, to effectively clear glycogen build-up in muscle cells. in the coming weeks.

FDA Approval 52

FDA Approval Disease FDA Treatment 52

DrugBank

MAY 6, 2024

Unlike conventional chemical-based medicines, biologics offer targeted therapies derived from living cells, which can result in more effective and personalized treatments. A Wave of Innovations The year 2024 has already proven to be significant for the field of biologics, witnessing a notable increase in FDA approvals.

FDA Approval 65

FDA Approval Therapies Treatment Clinical Trials 65

The Pharma Data

DECEMBER 15, 2020

FDA Approves Klisyri (tirbanibulin) for the Treatment of Actinic Keratosis on the Face or Scalp. NASDAQ: ATNX), a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel therapies for the treatment of cancer and related conditions, today announced that the U.S. BUFFALO, N.Y.,

FDA Approval 52

FDA Approval FDA Treatment Therapies 52

The Pharma Data

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Phase III clinical trial programme initiated for investigational medicine fenebrutinib, designed to be a highly selective and reversible Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor, in relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS) and primary progressive MS (PPMS).

Clinical Trials 52

Clinical Trials Trials Disease FDA Approval 52

New Drug Approvals

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

2] Vorasidenib was approved for medical use in the United States in August 2024. [2] 2] [3] It is the first approval by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of a systemic therapy for people with grade 2 astrocytoma or oligodendroglioma with a susceptible isocitrate dehydrogenase-1 or isocitrate dehydrogenase-2 mutation. [2]

FDA Approval 62

FDA Approval FDA Clinical Trials Trials 62

The Pharma Data

OCTOBER 22, 2020

FDA Approves Veklury (remdesivir) for the Treatment of COVID-19. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the antiviral drug Veklury (remdesivir) for the treatment of patients with COVID-19 requiring hospitalization. The speed and rigor with which Veklury has been developed and approved in the U.S.

FDA Approval 52

FDA Approval Treatment FDA Hospitals 52

Advarra

JUNE 20, 2023

of new cancer drugs tested in Phase I were likely to receive Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval. Innovation Organizations conducting oncology clinical trials face challenges distinct from the rest of the research community. cell and gene therapies), with other therapeutic areas then pushing it further.

Trials 52

Trials Clinical Trials FDA Approval Therapies 52

The Pharma Data

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

FDA Approves Oxlumo (lumasiran) for the Treatment of Primary Hyperoxaluria Type 1. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Oxlumo (lumasiran) injection for subcutaneous use, the first-ever therapy available for the treatment of primary hyperoxaluria type 1 (PH1) to lower urinary oxalate levels in pediatric and adult patients.

FDA Approval 52

FDA Approval Treatment FDA RNA 52

The Pharma Data

JANUARY 31, 2021

The phase 1 clinical trial was a randomized, double-blind and placebo-controlled study in 150 adult and elderly participants. These findings give confidence that Clover’s COVID-19 vaccine candidates are suitable for further clinical development.” . CHENGDU, China , Feb. About Dynavax.

Clinical Trials 52

Clinical Trials Vaccine Trials Virus 52

The Pharma Data

JULY 23, 2021

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved DALVANCE® (dalbavancin) for the treatment of acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI) in pediatric patients from birth. “This pediatric approval for DALVANCE as a single-dose provides a meaningful contribution to the treatment of children and infants with ABSSSI.”

FDA Approval 52

FDA Approval FDA Clinical Trials Trials 52

The Pharma Data

JANUARY 15, 2021

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of Darzalex Faspro ® (daratumumab and hyaluronidase-fihj), a subcutaneous formulation of daratumumab, in combination with bortezomib, cyclophosphamide and dexamethasone (D-VCd) for the treatment of adult patients with newly diagnosed light chain (AL) amyloidosis.[1]

FDA Approval 52

FDA Approval Treatment FDA Pharmaceutical Companies 52

The Pharma Data

MAY 6, 2022

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to expand the approval of COMIRNATY® (COVID-19 Vaccine, mRNA) to include individuals ages 12 through 15 years. The sBLA includes updated longer-term follow-up data from the companies pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial of 2,228 participants 12 through 15 years of age.

FDA Approval 52

FDA Approval Licensing Licensing FDA 52

Drug Target Review

OCTOBER 17, 2024

It is not known whether CD24 on cancer cells has a unique epitope that can be specifically targeted for cancer therapy. The broad regulatory function of this pathway suggests that we do not need to limit our clinical strategy until more information is gathered in the FIH trials. Biomarkers are the holy grail of clinical trials.

Immune Response 52

Immune Response Clinical Trials Trials Therapies 52

The Pharma Data

APRIL 28, 2023

Teva and MedinCell Announce FDA Approval of UZEDY™ (risperidone) Extended-Release Injectable Suspension, a Long-Acting Subcutaneous Atypical Antipsychotic Injection, for the Treatment of Schizophrenia in Adults Teva Pharmaceuticals, a U.S. We are committed to supporting patients through innovative therapy options.

FDA Approval 40

FDA Approval Treatment FDA Clinical Trials 40

Advarra

AUGUST 16, 2022

Orphan drugs have historically faced a number of barriers, such as limited research and development (R&D) investment due to an expected lack of profitability as well as challenges in clinical trial design and recruitment. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval. The FDA Since 1983. A Lasting Impact.

Disease 52

Disease Clinical Trials FDA Approval FDA 52