US FDA's review of AcelRx's opioid Dsuvia did not presage the external fireworks that came following the approval.
The US Food and Drug Administration's approval of AcelRx Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s Dsuvia (sufentanil sublingual) ignited a wave of backlash against the agency, with critics questioning whether the US market needs another opioid amid an epidemic and suggesting the agency was influenced by the Department of Defense's desire to see the drug approved.
But it appears that all of the fireworks surrounding the approval were generated externally. The FDA's review documents paint a...
The Pink Sheet Drug Review Profile explores the US FDA’s approval of vadadustat to treat anemia in chronic kidney disease patients on dialysis. A complete response letter cited the risk of drug-induced liver injury, but postmarketing data from Japan reassured reviewers.
The Pink Sheet’s Drug Review Profile looks at the timeline behind the development and US FDA approval of Akebia’s Vafseo, a treatment for anemia in chronic kidney disease patients on dialysis.
Manufacturers likely will have to determine when to provide a 340B discount on a drug assigned a Medicare negotiated price under CMS guidance. PhRMA anticipates the job will not be easy.
<p>Executive Summary</p> <p>Zanidatamab, Jazz and BeiGene’s investigational treatment for biliary tract cancer, is among the latest products that have been filed for review by the European Medicines Agency for potential EU marketing approval.</p>
<p>Executive Summary</p> This is an update of recommendations from the European Medicines Agency's Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use on the authorization of new medicines in the EU, and updates on EU marketing authorization changes recommended by the CHMP.
<p>Executive Summary</p> <p>A list of EU biosimilar filings, CHMP opinions and EU marketing authorizations, including details of the biosimilar company, the brand name/INN, indication(s), the reference product/company, and the date and type of event.</p>
