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Utility Therapeutics wins FDA nod for UTI antibiotic that has been on the market in Europe for 40-plus years

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For the first time in more than 20 years, the FDA has approved a | For the first time in more than 20 years, the FDA has approved a treatment for uncomplicated urinary tract infections. And the endorsement has come for an oral antibiotic that has been available in Europe for more than 40 years.

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Akebia's Vafseo finally gets its shot at US chronic kidney disease market after FDA approval

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Akebia never lost confidence in its oral chronic kidney disease (CKD) anemia drug Vafseo, even after the FDA nixed its first approval bid two years ago with a complete response letter.

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Citius' $40M bid to market a follow-up to Eisai's Ontak hits wall at FDA

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. | Citius' application for Lymphir (denileukin diftitox) in relapsed or refractory cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) has been rejected by the FDA.

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GSK's Arexvy maintains its RSV market dominance, looks to key label expansion as Moderna's mRNA threat looms

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The company's respiratory syncytial virus vaccine Arexvy takes some two-thirds of the RSV market share, GSK reported. Next up is a key FDA decision on the vaccine's use in the 50-to-59 age group, which would add another 50 million U.S. adults to its reach.

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

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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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With FDA nod for Lumryz, Avadel is set to Jazz up the narcolepsy market

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With FDA nod for Lumryz, Avadel is set to Jazz up the narcolepsy market kdunleavy Tue, 05/02/2023 - 06:53

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With FDA nod for a Novartis castoff, Pharming is set to market a second rare disease drug

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With FDA nod for a Novartis castoff, Pharming is set to market a second rare disease drug kdunleavy Mon, 03/27/2023 - 10:40

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