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FDA approves oral therapy for Grade 2 IDH-mutant glioma

Drug Discovery World

. “Today’s approval of Voranigo is an enormous leap forward in cancer care, and a defining moment for people living with Grade 2 IDH-mutant glioma,” said Arjun Prasad, Chief Commercial Officer, Servier Pharmaceuticals.

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FDA approves Niktimvo for chronic graft-versus-host disease

Drug Discovery World

A new treatment option for chronic GVHD In the United States, Niktimvo will be co-commercialised by Incyte and Syndax Pharmaceuticals, while Incyte has exclusive commercialisation rights for Niktimvo outside of the US.

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FDA approves first drug for agitation due Alzheimer’s dementia

Drug Discovery World

Otsuka Pharmaceutical will continue its efforts to engage and provide options for those impacted by this devastating condition.” Deborah Dunsire, CEO and President, Lundbeck, said: “We look forward to offering this first FDA-approved treatment option to address this significant unmet need for patients.

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FDA approves first gene therapies for sickle cell disease (with a warning)

Drug Discovery World

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first cell-based gene therapies for the treatment of sickle cell disease (SCD), Casgevy and Lyfgenia. Casgevy, from Vertex Pharmaceuticals and CRISPR Therapeutics, is also the first FDA-approved treatment to use CRISPR gene editing technology.

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The Regulatory Maze: How Generic Drugs Navigate FDA Approval

Drug Patent Watch

In the high-stakes world of pharmaceuticals, generic drugs have become the unsung heroes of healthcare accessibility. These cost-effective alternatives to […] Source

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Binghamton researchers get FDA approval for drug to treat world’s most common genetic disease

SCIENMAG: Medicine & Health

— A new drug developed by professors from the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at Binghamton University has received Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for the treatment of patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a common genetic disease that mostly affects young boys. BINGHAMTON, N.Y.

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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.