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US FDA grants orphan drug status for XORTX’s oxypurinol

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted orphan drug designation (ODD) to XORTX Therapeutics’ oxypurinol to treat autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) patients. The company noted that the ODD from the FDA is not an approval for the use of XORLO, a formulation of oxypurinol.

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Otsuka and Lundbeck’s sNDA for Rexulti gains US FDA approval

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Rexulti has become the first and only pharmacological treatment to receive approval for this indication in the US. The regulator accepted and gr anted priority review for the sNDA in January 2023. We look forward to offering this first FDA-approved treatment option to address this significant unmet need for patients.”

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The future of medical cannabis development in Europe

European Pharmaceutical Review

It is estimated that only one in 10 drugs that enter Phase I trials are subsequently licensed by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Available from: [link] [Last Accessed: 31st May 2023] Olsson F, Erridge S, Tait J, et al. Expert Review of Clinical Pharmacology. 2023 Mar 4;16(3):257-66. 2023 Dec;24(1):1-5.

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Nevro Announces FDA Approval of HFX iQ™ Spinal Cord Stimulation System to Personalize the Treatment of Chronic Pain

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the Senza HFX iQ spinal cord stimulation (SCS) system. market launch planned for early 2023. See Full Press Release at the Source: Nevro Announces FDA Approval of HFX iQ Spinal Cord Stimulation System to Personalize the Treatment of Chronic Pain. this quarter, with a broad U.S.

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What the FDA's New Dosage Guidance Means for the Future of Clinical Research

Speaker: Dr. Ben Locwin - Biopharmaceutical Executive & Healthcare Futurist

A recent draft from the FDA provides valuable insight. In this exclusive webinar, Dr. Ben Locwin will discuss the potential effects of this draft, along with the pharmacological and toxicological considerations for optimizing doses of prescription drugs. What will the future hold for clinical research?

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Astellas facing generics to big-selling Lexiscan product in US

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Astellas has won a reprieve in its attempt to stop Pfizer’s generic medicines unit Hospira launching a copycat version of its pharmacologic stress agent Lexiscan in the US – but only for a couple of weeks. AmphaStar and Glenmark Pharma also claimed FDA approval for versions of the drug earlier this year.

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Psychedelic medicines: are they gaining traction in Europe?

European Pharmaceutical Review

Psychedelic research: evaluating the fast-evolving regulatory roadmap Psychedelics: the position in Europe The EMA’s recent letter confirms that as of 17 February 2023 in the EU, 6 there were: 11 ongoing clinical trials in EU with psilocybin for a range of central nervous system conditions four ongoing trials with MDMA one trial with LSD.

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