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FDA issues first recommendations on AI for drug development

European Pharmaceutical Review

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has for the first time, issued draft guidance on using artificial intelligence (AI) intended to support a regulatory decision about a drug or biological product. The guidelines address the safety, effectiveness or quality of these medicines.

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Morale at the FDA Has Hit Rock Bottom: What It Means for Pharma

World of DTC Marketing

Low morale within the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is more than just an internal issue—it sends shockwaves through the pharmaceutical industry, affecting regulatory timelines, decision-making, innovation, and public trust. Drug companies rely on clear guidance to confidently invest in new therapies.

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FDA approves first-of-a-kind oral therapy for rare disease

European Pharmaceutical Review

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first oral on-demand therapy for acute attacks of hereditary angioedema (HAE) in individuals aged 12 years and older. Until now, on-demand treatment relied on injectable subcutaneous or intravenous administration, often resulting in delayed intervention.

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FDA approves novel therapy for chronic skin condition

European Pharmaceutical Review

For the first time in over ten years, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new targeted treatment for chronic spontaneous urticaria. Sanofi and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals collaborated to develop Dupixent (dupilumab).

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How did pharma develop a vaccine so quickly?

World of DTC Marketing

All vaccines go through clinical trials to test safety and effectiveness. For the COVID-19 vaccine, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) set up rigorous standards for vaccine developers to meet.

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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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Easing the mental health burden with psychedelic therapies – what’s next for the regulatory and clinical landscape?

European Pharmaceutical Review

In June, the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Psychopharmacologic Drugs Advisory Committee (PDAC) rejected 1 Lykos Therapeutics’ psychedelic new drug application (NDA) for midomafetamine (MDMA) capsules used alongside MDMA-assisted therapy to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in adults.