Regulatory

The FDA has granted Fast Track Designation to Adicet Bio’s ADI-001, an allogeneic gamma delta CAR T-cell therapy, for refractory systemic lupus erythematosus with extrarenal involvement, marking the second such designation in autoimmune diseases.

Roche’s Susvimo, a refillable eye implant for diabetic macular edema, provides continuous delivery of ranibizumab, showing sustained vision improvements with fewer treatments than standard eye injections.

The FDA has approved an expanded label for Roche’s PATHWAY anti-HER2/neu (4B5) Rabbit Monoclonal Primary Antibody test, which identifies patients with HR–positive, HER2-ultralow metastatic breast cancer who may be eligible for treatment with Enhertu.

President Trump’s tariffs will include imported pharmaceuticals, among other items that will impact the industry.

Clinical trials demonstrated that a single dose of Symbravo provides rapid migraine relief, sustains efficacy for up to 48 hours, and reduces the need for rescue medication.

Approval of Journavx for acute pain marks the first new class of acute pain medication approved by the FDA in over 20 years.

Gregory Mattingly, MD, president, Midwest Research Group, founding partner, St. Charles Psychiatric Associates, discusses the immediate impact Spravato has had on patients with treatment-resistant depression.

Approval was based on results from the Phase IIIb FLOW trial, which demonstrated a 24% relative risk reduction in kidney disease, kidney failure, and cardiovascular death in patients treated with Ozempic.

Paul Howe, chief commercial officer at Protega Pharma, discusses recent rule changes and how the industry is impacted by them.

The senior vice president at Lilly Immunology Development discusses recent developments with Omvoh.

Gregory Mattingly, MD, president, Midwest Research Group, founding partner, St. Charles Psychiatric Associates, discusses the approval of Spravato for treatment-resistant depression.

Approval of Enhertu marks the first HER2-directed therapy indicated for adults with unresectable or metastatic HR-positive, HER2-low, or HER2-ultralow metastatic breast cancer.

In the United States, the biomedical industry encounters numerous regulatory challenges in conducting nonclinical and clinical studies and managing chemistry, manufacturing, and controls (CMC) activities.

Paul Howe, chief commercial officer at Protega Pharma, discusses how regulatory agencies are updating their policies based on the presence of abuse-deterrent medications.

The government agency says X no longer suits its communication needs.

Priority review for Welireg is based on data from the Phase II LITESPARK-015 trial, which showed promising response rates in patients with advanced, unresectable, or metastatic pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma.

Approval was based on results from multiple studies, which demonstrated a slowing of cognitive decline in patients with Alzheimer disease administered Leqembi.

Application is supported by results from the DEVOTE study, which suggested that two doses of Spinraza (nusinerse) 50 mg taken 14 days apart can deliver significant clinical benefits in patients with spinal muscular atrophy.

As part of the regulatory action, memantine/donepezil extended-release capsules have been granted a 180-day exclusivity in patients with Alzheimer disease, with Everolimus receiving approval for tuberous sclerosis complex.

The cobas liat test aims to improve patient outcomes by offering rapid, accurate results in decentralized and community-based settings for patients at risk for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and Mycoplasma genitalium.

Spravato is the first and only monotherapy to gain FDA approval for treatment-resistant depression.

Approval is based on results from the TROPION-Breast01 Phase III trial, in which Datroway demonstrated a significant reduction in the risk of disease progression or death in patients with previously treated, unresectable, or metastatic HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer.

Approval is based on data from the Phase III CodeBreaK 300 trial, which demonstrated that treatment with Lumakras and Vectibix significantly improved progression-free survival in patients with KRAS G12C-mutated metastatic colorectal cancer.

Approval follows results from the Phase III ECHO trial, which demonstrated that Calquence plus chemotherapy reduced the risk of disease progression or death by 27% in patients with previously untreated mantle cell lymphoma.

Niktimvo marks the first FDA-approved therapy targeting CSF-1R to address inflammation and fibrosis in chronic graft-versus-host disease.