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Keytruda Granted Latest FDA Approval in Cervical Cancer

Pharmaceutical Commerce

FDA approves Keytruda (pembrolizumab) combined with chemoradiation for the treatment of patients with FIGO 2014 stage III to IVA cervical cancer, which is the 39th overall approved indication for the drug in the United States.

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FDA Approves IgG-Hyaluronidase Recombinant for the Treatment of Adult Patients With CIDP

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Previously, IgG-hyaluronidase recombinant was approved by the FDA in 2014 for the treatment of primary immunodeficiency in adult patients and has expanded to include some pediatric patients.

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Generics expected to improve access for patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

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The idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) market is underserved with just two licensed pharmaceutical treatments approved by the FDA in 2014.

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Merck's Keytruda Receives Third FDA Approval for Cervical Cancer

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The FDA issued the 39th overall approval for Keytruda (pembrolizumab), with the latest in combination with chemoradiation for the treatment of patients with FIGO 2014 stage III to IVA cervical cancer.

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FDA accepts Lilly-Boehringer Ingelheim’ sNDA for Jardiance

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Eli Lilly and Company and Boehringer Ingelheim have announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) accepted a supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for Jardiance (empagliflozin) tablets for chronic kidney disease (CKD) in adult patients.

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The financial toxicity of treating cancer

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(Stat News) Today, a study followed 380 patients being treated at community oncology groups across the U.S. Patients who experience financial hardship during cancer treatment are at higher risk for treatment nonadherence, poor quality of life, and worse survival. after they were diagnosed with metastatic colon cancer. population.

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Relief for Amylyx as FDA clears controversial ALS drug Relyvrio

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Patient organisations have been celebrating the FDA approval yesterday of Amylyx’ amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) therapy Relyvrio, after not one but two advisory committee meetings that arrived at different conclusions about the drug. An oral version of edaravone was cleared this year. The organisation contributed $2.2

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