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FDA extends review of GSK’s myelofibrosis drug

Pharmaceutical Technology

UK-based pharmaceutical giant GSK has announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended the review period of its new drug application (NDA) for the rare bone cancer drug momelotinib by three months. In July 2022, GSK acquired the therapy as part of its $1.9bn acquisition of Sierra Oncology.

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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. In this article, we will explore the regulatory environment of pharmaceutical marketing and how companies are navigating it to balance patient safety and industry innovation.

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Accelerating drug development

European Pharmaceutical Review

The hurdles encountered in development and approval of a new drug can be overwhelming. 1 Consequently, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other agencies are keen to see “accelerated development” programmes in areas where there is a significant unmet clinical need. billion, and rising. billion, and rising.

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China’s NMPA accepts IND for SinoMab BioScience’s SM17 to treat asthma

Pharmaceutical Technology

The Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) of China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has accepted an investigational new drug application (IND) for SinoMab BioScience’s SM17 to treat asthma. SinoMab BioScience intends to commence a Phase I clinical trial in China to evaluate SM17’s safety profile.

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Potential blockbuster drugs to watch in 2023

European Pharmaceutical Review

Clarivate Plc has released its Drugs to Watch 2023 report — among 70 of the drugs highlighted, including potential blockbuster drugs, the majority were revealed to be personalised medicines. The report offers predictive analysis of drugs entering the market or launching key indications in 2023.

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Editas grabs orphan drug status for sickle cell disease CRISPR therapy

Pharmaceutical Technology

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted an Orphan Drug Designation to Editas Medicine’s gene therapy EDIT-301 in sickle cell disease, based on an April 27 announcement. The US agency previously granted the Orphan Drug Designation to EDIT-301 for its study in beta thalassemia, in May 2022.

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Shionogi secures fast track designation for investigational Covid-19 drug

Pharmaceutical Technology

Shionogi has obtained fast track designation from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its ensitrelvir fumaric acid, an investigational oral antiviral drug for the treatment of Covid-19. The firm also plans to initiate new studies to further assess the drug.