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FDA approves first Stelara biosimilar, Wezlana

European Pharmaceutical Review

The US Food and Drug Administration ( FDA) has approved Wezlana (ustekinumab-auub) as a biosimilar to Johnson & Johnson’s Stelara (ustekinumab). Like Stelara, the most serious known side effect of Wezlana is infection. billion in 2022, according to J&J’s financial results. US sales of Stelara totalled $6.4

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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. References: 1.

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Two Key Questions About Adherence/Compliance in 2022

PM360

The industry has been limited in its ability to implement creative solutions to engage and motivate patients because the FDA has strict guidelines for what pharma companies can communicate with patients. Measuring and monitoring adherence in clinical trials would add valuable information about the effectiveness and safety of drugs.

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Briumvi may struggle to make headway in crowded multiple sclerosis market

Pharmaceutical Technology

The FDA’s recent approval of TG Therapeutics’s Briumvi (ublituximab) against relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS) is welcome news for the company after suffering a major setback in 2022 when the FDA extended its review of Briumvi by three months. All three treatments are monoclonal antibodies.

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Almirall/Lilly lebrikizumab offers potential long-term management of atopic dermatitis

pharmaphorum

Findings presented at EADVC 2022. The week 16 data of lebrikizumab […] points towards a drug with robust efficacy with hardly any safety trade-offs. Minor side effects to long-term maintenance balance. Any clinical study seeks to achieve maximum results efficacy with minimal occurrence of side effects.

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Early cell therapy successes start to turn the tide in lupus

Pharmaceutical Technology

Such developments, including a 2021 approval of AstraZeneca’s Saphnelo (anifrolumab) , prompted The Lancet Rheumatology to posit that 2022 could be a “banner year” for the condition. The CAR-T therapies for conditions like lupus continue to look promising, but their safety is a concern, says Gilkeson. MSCs and CAR-Ts for lupus.

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Healthcare Watch October 2023

PM360

Of the eight FDA-approved weight loss drugs on the market, these two are making waves for doctors who believe they represent “a new era for weight loss medications,” and “changing options and giving hope.” “They are effective but too expensive for the majority of patients, even with insurance coverage,” said one primary care physician (PCP).