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FDA approves Roche, Novartis' Xolair to prevent severe outcomes from common food allergies

Fierce Pharma

People with food allergies finally have a drug that can help prevent severe outcomes—and it’s a drug that’s been on the market for two decades. People with food allergies finally have a drug that can help prevent severe outcomes—and it’s a drug that’s been on the market for two decades.

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Roche, Novartis move Xolair closer to FDA finish line for food allergies

Fierce Pharma

On the market for two decades for asthma, Novartis and Roche’s Xolair is closing in on a new indication as a way for those with food allergies to avoid severe outcomes. | On the market for two decades for asthma, Novartis and Roche’s Xolair is closing in on a new indication as a way for those with food allergies to avoid severe outcomes.

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FDA grants priority review to omalizumab for food allergies

European Pharmaceutical Review

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted priority review to Roche’s supplemental Biologics License Application for Xolair ® (omalizumab) for treatment of children and adults with food allergies. The study involves patients aged 1 to 55 years who are allergic to peanuts and at least two other common foods.

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Xolair amplifies reach after FDA approval for treating food allergies 

Pharmaceutical Technology

Xolair is the first FDA-approved drug to reduce allergic reactions in people with one or more food allergies, as per Roche’s announcement.

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FDA Approves First Treatment for Multiple Food Allergies in Adults, Children

Pharmaceutical Commerce

Xolair (omalizumab) was previously granted FDA Priority Review status and Breakthrough Therapy Designation to prevent severe allergic reactions after accidental exposure to one or more foods in people with allergies.

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Novel Multi-Food Allergy Immunotherapy Fast Tracked by FDA

Pharmaceutical Commerce

Alladapt Immunotherapeutics said the FDA Fast Track designation highlights the importance of developing a treatment for multiple food allergens.

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FDA Grants Priority Review to Genentech's sBLA for Xolair to Treat Food Allergies

PharmExec

If approved by the FDA, Xolair would be the first drug indicated to lower allergic reactions to multiple foods after an accidental exposure, including peanut, milk, and egg allergies.

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