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Pfizer wins FDA approval for its $7B colitis drug

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

Acquired with the buyout of Arena Pharmaceuticals, Velsipity enters a competitive market for ulcerative colitis pills.

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FDA Approves First At-Home Test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea

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16, 2023 -- The first home test for chlamydia and gonorrhea will soon hit the market, following its approval Wednesday by the U.S. THURSDAY, Nov. Food and Drug Administration. People will be able to buy the Simple 2 Test over-the-counter at a.

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Bristol Myers gets key FDA approval for bone marrow disease drug

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

A broadened clearance for Reblozyl in myelodysplastic syndromes should help Bristol Myers offset the looming loss of revenue from top-selling medicines set to soon lose market exclusivity.

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FDA approves Novartis’ copycat of blockbuster Biogen drug

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

According to one analyst, the approval was the last hurdle keeping Sandoz’s Tyruko from directly competing in the U.S. market against Biogen’s inflammation-regulating medicine Tysabri.

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FDA Approves Marketing of Nicotine Pouches

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Food and Drug Administration has authorized the marketing of 20 ZYN nicotine pouch products. FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2025 -- Following an extensive scientific review, the U.S. Nicotine pouches -- small synthetic fiber pouches containing nicotine -- are.

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FDA Approves First At-Home Test to Diagnose Three STIs in Women

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Food and Drug Administration granted marketing authorization for the first home-based, nonprescription diagnostic test for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomoniasis in women, the agency announced Friday.Women with. TUESDAY, April 1, 2025 -- The U.S.

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FDA approves Sage, Biogen drug for postpartum depression, but rejects wider use

BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

The agency turned back the companies' attempt to also win clearance for major depressive disorder, limiting its market potential.