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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. The drug is not currently approved in any markets globally.

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The current pricing of cancer treatments is unsustainable

World of DTC Marketing

needs to take substantial steps to address the high costs of cancer drugs. From 2009 to 2019, the median monthly treatment costs for new drugs at launch reached $11,755 in the U.S… From 2009-10 to 2018-19, the lowest average monthly costs for new cancer drugs approved by the U.S. SUMMARY: The U.S.

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US FDA approves Ironwood Pharmaceuticals’ LINZESS

Pharmaceutical Technology

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for Ironwood Pharmaceuticals’ LINZESS (linaclotide) as a once-a-day treatment for functional constipation in paediatric patients aged between six and 17 years.

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Senju Pharmaceutical and Novaliq close agreement for dry eye disease therapy

Pharmaceutical Technology

Senju Pharmaceutical and Novaliq have closed a licence agreement for NOV03 (perfluorohexyloctane ophthalmic solution) to treat dry eye disease in Japan. Senju Pharmaceutical president Shuhei Yoshida stated: “We are thrilled to collaborate with Novaliq as a pioneer for cutting-edge water-free eye drop technology. “On

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Catalyst licenses Santhera Pharma’s vamorolone in North America

Pharmaceutical Technology

Santhera Pharmaceuticals and Catalyst Pharmaceuticals have signed an exclusive licence and collaboration deal for Santhera’s vamorolone in the US, Canada and Mexico. Catalyst Pharmaceuticals will gain exclusive rights to commercialise vamorolone across the region.

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US FDA approves Bausch + Lomb and Novaliq’s DED treatment Miebo

Pharmaceutical Technology

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval to Bausch + Lomb and Novaliq’s Miebo (perfluorohexyloctane ophthalmic solution) to treat the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease (DED). It is the first and only prescription eye drop to receive FDA approval to treat DED that targets tear evaporation directly.

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Should we be worried about pharma’s supply chain?

World of DTC Marketing

The goal of getting a drug to market as fast as possible so they can recoup drug development costs has the potential for mistakes that could cost lives. Coupled with all this is the continued outsourcing of raw materials and other steps in drug development. Up to 90% of drugs now sold in the US and UK are generic.