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Biogen and Eisai’s Alzheimer’s drug secures support in closely watched AdCom

Pharmaceutical Technology

A US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Advisory Committee (AdCom) has unanimously voted in support of Eisai and Biogen’s Leqembi and its clinical benefit in patients with early Alzheimer’s disease , raising the drug’s full approval prospects. Notably, an FDA AdCom voted largely against Aduhelm in November 2020.

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Comirnaty® authorised for patients six months to four years

European Pharmaceutical Review

The common, expected side effects were within expectations for a vaccine in this age group. In October 2021, The EMA concluded that a booster dose of the Comirnaty ® COVID-19 vaccine can be given to people with severely weakened immune systems, at least 28 days after their second dose.

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FDA awards full approval to Paxlovid amidst hazy coverage plans

Pharmaceutical Technology

After earning multimillion dollar revenues while being an authorised preferred treatment for Covid-19, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted a full approval to Pfizer’s oral antiviral Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir + ritonavir). Paxlovid’s most common side effect is diarrhoea.

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Blue Water Vaccines agrees to buy Veru’s Entadfi capsules business

Pharmaceutical Technology

Entadfi, a combination of finasteride and tadalafil, is administered as an oral, once-a-day drug to provide a safe and effective treatment option for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), often referred to as enlarged prostate, in men.

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Navigating the Regulatory Environment of Pharmaceutical Marketing: Balancing Patient Safety and Industry Innovation

Pharma Marketing Network

Pharmaceutical marketing is a critical aspect of the industry, as it helps in spreading awareness about the benefits and potential side effects of different drugs. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the primary regulatory agency that oversees the approval, promotion, and advertising of drugs.

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Prescribing shift for Pfizer’s Paxlovid expands access but draws questions

Pharmaceutical Technology

On 6 July, in an effort to accelerate access, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) allowed pharmacists to also begin prescribing the drug to eligible individuals with Covid-19. The pharmacist can then review their medical history to make sure there are no concerns of drug-drug interactions with Paxlovid.

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Solving the taxing problems of taxanes?

European Pharmaceutical Review

tumour effects. Nevertheless, chemotherapy’s disadvantages, including substantial toxicities, combined with inconvenient hospital-based intravenous (IV) administration, impede patients’ ability to stay on treatment and their quality of life. Taxane therapy is an established, highly effective cornerstone in oncology treatment.