Regulatory

Approval is based on results from the Phase III VALIANT trial (NCT05067127), in which Empaveli demonstrated a 68% reduction in proteinuria, stabilization of kidney function, and a significant reduction in C3 deposits in patients with C3 glomerulopathy or primary immune complex membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis.

Following a complete response letter rejecting accelerated approval for RP1 in advanced melanoma, IGNYTE trial investigators are urging the FDA to reevaluate the therapy’s robust survival data, just as agency leadership changes raise new questions.

The FDA’s top vaccine and gene therapy official resigned amid heightened scrutiny over recent drug approval decisions and safety concerns surrounding gene therapies.

Vinay Prasad, MD, MPH, departs FDA's Center for Biologics, citing family time and avoiding distraction.

The pact introduces a 15% levy on most EU exports, including pharmaceuticals.

The extended review for Elinzanetant is supported by data from the Phase III OASIS 1, 2, and 3 trials, which supported the drug’s efficacy in the treatment of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms due to menopause.

The regulatory actions were based on results from the Phase III MATTERHORN trial (NCT04592913), which showed that a perioperative Imfinzi-based regimen, given before and after surgery with chemotherapy, reduced the risk of disease progression, recurrence, or death by 29% in patients with early-stage gastric and gastroesophageal junction.

A deep dive into the implications of the Replimune CRL that surprised insiders and investors, the role of new leadership at FDA’s CBER, and how industry can navigate the path forward.

A timeline of key developments surrounding Sarepta Therapeutics' Duchenne muscular dystrophy drug Elevidys, and the potential future impacts for gene therapy regulation and market access.

With reports that FDA’s AI Elsa is “confidently hallucinating” studies that don’t exist, the use of AI to streamline drug review and speed up approval is not here yet.

Neha Anand, Analyst, Biopharma Intelligence Services, Citeline, explains how the approval of Emrelis marks a pivotal moment for ADC therapies in oncology, reflecting the FDA’s growing confidence in their safety and efficacy and accelerating the shift toward precision medicine in cancer treatment.

The FDA’s complete response letter cited concerns that the Phase I/II IGNYTE (NCT03767348) trial in advanced melanoma was not an adequate, well-controlled study and that its heterogeneous patient population limited interpretability, preventing approval in its current form.

The submission is supported by four Phase III clinical trials, which showed that icotrokinra demonstrated significant skin clearance in patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.

The newly approved prefilled syringe version of Shingrix is expected to simplify administration and supports efforts to increase adult vaccination against shingles (herpes zoster).

Priority review was based on results from the Phase IIb SunRISe-1 trial, which showed that patients treated with TAR-200 for high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer showed a complete response rate of 82.4%.

A proactive strategy that promotes U.S. pharmaceutical manufacturing is a crucial pillar within a resilient and diversified supply chain ecosystem.

Approval of Kerendia was based on results from the Phase III FINEARTS-HF trial, which demonstrated statistically significant and clinically meaningful reductions in cardiovascular events across a broad range of patients with heart failure.

The new drug application is supported by 48-week data from the Phase III MK-8591A-051 and MK-8591A-052 trials, which showed that the doravirine/islatravir combination was non-inferior to both baseline antiretroviral therapy and to bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide in treating HIV.

The stakes have never been higher.

The agency stated that the letters were made public to promote transparency.

Approval was based on results from the Phase IIIb TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 6 trial, which showed that Kisunla achieved comparable efficacy in amyloid plaque and P-tau217 reduction while lowering the risk of amyloid-related imaging abnormalities with edema or effusion in patients with early Alzheimer disease.

The full approval of Spikevax covers children aged six months through 11 years who are at increased risk for severe COVID-19, transitioning the vaccine from emergency use to full licensure.

Approval was based on results from the DOORwaY90 trial, which demonstrated a 98.5% overall response rate and 100% local tumor control in patients treated with the SIR-Spheres Y-90 resin microspheres for unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma.

Justin Kozak discusses how the impact on medical breakthroughs and startups.

Ekterly becomes the first FDA-approved oral on-demand treatment for hereditary angioedema in patients aged 12 years and older.