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Tapping into digital therapeutics to improve neurological outcomes

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But while appealing, the prospects of developing a merged approach that combines both digital and pharmacological therapeutics remain challenging. In contrast, non-prescription digital therapeutics do not need clinical data to enter the market, says Wasden, adding that evidence from observational studies suffices.

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FDA grants GSK first-ever approval for RSV vaccine

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After a winter marked by a rise in hospitalisations due to the RSV, the FDA has granted its first approval for an Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine to GSK’s Arexvy for adults ages 60 years and above. These recommendations and the FDA approval were based on positive AReSVi-006 Phase III trial data.

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Humira biosimilars set the stage for long-awaited 2023 US launches

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There are seven FDA-approved Humira biosimilars, of which Amgen’s Amjevita will be launched in January. Indeed, Amgen’s biosimilar was approved in September 2016, but the company was not able to launch it until January 2023 in the US. While small molecule drugs can be remade into identical generics, biologics are more complex.

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FDA AdCom votes in favour of first gene transfer therapy for DMD

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If approved, the therapy could become the first FDA-approved gene transfer therapy for the condition. The FDA will assess the drug’s approval before its Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) date on 29 May 2023. She said, “I wish the data were more persuasive”.

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Illegal online pharmacies gain traction as regulators lag behind

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The FDA has flagged this issue as pharmacies selling prescription drugs illegally have proliferated over the years. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA commissioner Dr. Robert Califf says, “The illegal sale of prescription drug stimulants online puts Americans at risk and contributes to potential abuse, misuse, and overdose.”

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Eyenovia wins FDA approval for first pupil dilation spray

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New York-based Eyenovia has announced an FDA approval for Mydcombi (tropicamide and phenylephrine hydrochloride), the first ophthalmic spray for mydriasis or pupil dilation. The spray can be used for diagnostic procedures and conditions where short-term pupil dilation is necessary, such as cataract surgery or corrective prescriptions.

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Exforge antitrust settlement caps Novartis’ year of legal disputes

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Last year, Novartis began with a win in January, as the US Court of Appeals affirmed the validity of Gilenya’s patent, allowing the company to sue a competitor generics company for filing for FDA approval for its Gilenya generic. In a press release, the company said a generic launch would damage sales in FY 2023 by $300,000.