April 30th 2025
AbbVie secures FDA approval for Rinvoq as the first oral Janus kinase inhibitor indicated for giant cell arteritis, expanding its immunology portfolio and signaling strategic growth opportunities in underserved autoimmune markets.
FDA Grants Priority Review to AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi for Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer
December 6th 2024The FDA based the Priority Review designation on results from the Phase III NIAGARA trial, which found that Imfinzi reduced the risk of disease progression, recurrence, or death by 32% in patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer.
Johnson & Johnson Seeks FDA Approval for Subcutaneous Tremfya Regimen for Ulcerative Colitis
November 22nd 2024Johnson & Johnson has submitted a supplemental Biologics License Application to the FDA for a subcutaneous induction regimen of Tremfya for adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis based on positive Phase III ASTRO trial results.
FDA Approves Autolus’ Aucatzyl for Relapsed/Refractory B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
November 12th 2024Approval of Aucatzyl was based on results of the FELIX trial, which demonstrated a 63% overall complete remission rate among efficacy-evaluable patients with relapsed/refractory B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
MDMA Therapy for Mental Health Conditions: Do the Benefits Outweigh the Risks?
October 25th 2024Despite a recent FDA Complete Response Letter issued to Lykos for midomafetamine capsules for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder, experts believe that the future is bright for psychedelic drugs that treat mental health conditions.
FDA Grants Priority Review to GSK’s Gepotidacin for Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections
October 18th 2024Priority Review status for GSK’s New Drug Application for gepotidacin was based on promising results from the Phase III EAGLE-2 and EAGLE-3 trials, which demonstrated non-inferiority to nitrofurantoin in uncomplicated urinary tract infections.
FDA Approves Expanded Indication for Lumryz in Pediatric Patients with Narcolepsy
October 18th 2024Expanded approval of Lumryz offers a once-nightly treatment option for younger patients, eliminating the need for traditional narcolepsy treatments that often require multiple doses throughout the night.