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Three trends in the antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) market 

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Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) are biopharmaceutical products in which a monoclonal antibody (mAB) is linked to a small molecule drug with a stable linker 1. A Nature publication confirmed that there are currently 12 FDA-approved ADCs on the market, and nine of these secured FDA approval in the past six years 2.

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FDA approves first gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy

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Sarepta Therapeutics’ Elevidys has become the first gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) to gain marketing authorisation in the US. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted accelerated approval to Elevidys (delandistrogene moxeparvovec-rokl), an adeno-associated virus (AAV) based gene therapy for the treatment of DMD.

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FDA approves second indication for Lilly’s BTK inhibitor Jaypirca

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Eli Lilly’s Jaypirca (pirtobrutinib) has been approved in the US for lymphocytic leukaemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL). Jaypirca is the first FDA-approved non-covalent (reversible) BTK inhibitor.

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Lilly, Novo Nordisk and Vertex lead on market capitalisation growth

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market capitalisation growth to $3.67 The top 20 global biopharmaceutical companies experienced varied year-on-year (YoY) market capitalisation shifts in 2023 amid the macroeconomic headwinds, steep patent cliffs and the commencement of US drug price negotiations under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). billion for 2023.

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FDA approves dual action tablet for BRCA-positive prostate cancer

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Janssen’s Akeega (niraparib and abiraterone acetate) is now available in the US for adult patients with deleterious or suspected deleterious BRCA-positive metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) following FDA approval. The European Commission (EC) granted marketing authorisation for Akeega in April 2023.

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FDA approves new treatment option for anaemia due to kidney disease

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Vafseo (vadadustat) Tablets for the treatment of anaemia due to chronic kidney disease (CKD) in adults who have been receiving dialysis for at least three months.

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The regulatory round-up: Five important FDA approvals

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted marketing authorisations to several new therapeutics over the last month that will have a significant impact on areas of unmet need and the evolution of future treatments.