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FDA swats away Supernus’ Parkinson’s disease infusion pump for 3rd time

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The FDA refused to accept Supernus' first approval bid after the company acquired the med in 2020. The third time is decidedly not the charm for Supernus and its Parkinson’s disease infusion pump. | The following year, the agency doled out a complete response letter, dashing Supernus' second try.

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BioMarin's hemophilia gene therapy Roctavian lands FDA nod with 'glimmers' of enthusiasm among doctors

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After an initial rejection in 2020 and a review delay earlier this year, BioMarin’s Roctavian has finally got the FDA go-ahead to introduce a gene therapy for a not-so-rare disorder.

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Vertex, CRISPR score landmark FDA approval for sickle cell disease gene therapy Casgevy

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals and CRISPR Therapeutics have won an historic FDA approval for their sickle cell disease gene therapy Casgevy. Groundbreaking? Game-changing? Transformational?

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FDA OKs wider use of Almirall’s actinic keratosis drug

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With actinic keratosis (AK) diagnoses on the rise, there is some good news for patients, with the FDA approval of expanded use of Almirall’s topical therapy Klisyri.

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Akebia Recovers From Rejection to Win FDA Approval for Anemia Drug

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Approval of Akebia Therapeutics’ Vafseo is based on additional post-marketing safety data from Japan, where the drug has been used since 2020. The FDA rejected the drug two years ago due to concerns about cardiovascular safety.

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FDA withdraws approval of preterm birth drug Makena

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has rescinded its approval for Swiss drug maker Covis Pharma’s (Covis) Makena drug and its generic versions , the only approved treatments aimed at reducing the risk of premature birth. Covis Pharma added the drug to its portfolio through the acquisition of AMAG Pharmaceuticals in November 2020.

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FDA withdraws approval of preterm birth drug Makena

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has rescinded its approval for Swiss drug maker Covis Pharma’s (Covis) Makena drug and its generic versions , the only approved treatments aimed at reducing the risk of premature birth. Covis Pharma added the drug to its portfolio through the acquisition of AMAG Pharmaceuticals in November 2020.