FDA RMAT status for Affimed and Artiva’s lymphoma combo therapy

Designation was based on early efficacy data demonstrating an 83.3% (10/12) overall response rate and a 50% (6/12) complete response rate, with a well-managed safety profile in Relapsed/Refractory Hodgkin Lymphoma patients

FDA accepts supplemental Biologics License Application for Roche’s Columvi combination

For people with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma

Alembic Pharmaceuticals gets USFDA tentative approval for OTC

Olopatadine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution USP, 0.7% (OTC) is used to temporarily relieve itchy eyes due to pollen, ragweed, grass, animal hair and dander

Lupin gets tentative approval from USFDA for Sitagliptin and Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets

Sitagliptin and Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets, 50 mg/500 mg and 50 mg/1000 mg are indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Gland Pharma receives approval for Latanoprost Opthalmic Solution, 0.005%

The Product is bioequivalent and therapeutically equivalent to the reference listed drug (RLD), Xalatan

USFDA accepts Blenrep combinations for treatment of relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma

If approved, Blenrep (belantamab mafodotin) in combinations with BorDex (BVd) and PomDex (BPd) could redefine multiple myeloma treatment at or after first relapse

European Commission approves Pfizer’s HYMPAVZI for treatment of severe Hemophilia A or B without inhibitors

HYMPAVZI’s approval is based on Phase 3 study results demonstrating non-inferiority and superiority compared to routine prophylaxis in eligible patients with hemophilia A or B without inhibitors

Lupin receives USFDA approval for mixed salts of a single-entity amphetamine ER capsules

The product will be manufactured at Lupin’s Somerset facility in the US

Shilpa Pharma Lifesciences received CEP from EDQM for API, Octreotide

Octreotide is synthetic peptide manufactured by Shilpa Pharma Lifesciences through solid phase synthesis

Tagrisso recommended for approval in the EU for unresectable EGFR-mutated lung cancer

Recommendation based on LAURA Phase III trial results which showed Tagrisso extended median progression-free survival to more than three years

USFDA approves first gene therapy for treatment of aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase deficiency

Aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase deficiency is a rare genetic disorder that affects the production of some neurotransmitters

Merck receives positive EU CHMP opinion for pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy as first-line treatment for unresectable non-epithelioid MPM

Opinion granted based on positive overall survival results from the IND.227/KEYNOTE-483 trial

EMA grants GMP Certificate of compliance to CuraTeQ biosimilars’ Hyderabad facility

The GMP inspection assessed mammalian and microbial drug substance manufacturing facility sections

Shilpa Medicare’s acceptance by USFDA of NDA filed by its CDMO partner Unicycive for Oxylanthanum Carbonate

Alembic receives USFDA final approval for Diltiazem Hydrochloride ER capsules

Diltiazem Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules USP are indicated for the treatment of hypertension

Granules India’s Unit V facility secures USFDA EIR with NAI status

The FDA conducted a comprehensive Pre-Approval Inspection (PAI) and cGMP audit

Lupin receives tentative approval from USFDA for Raltegravir Tablets

This product will be manufactured at Lupin’s Nagpur facility in India

USFDA inspection of Shilpa Medicare Unit VI at Bengaluru

The inspection concluded with the issuance of Form 483 with four observations which are procedural in nature

Zydus receives acceptability from WHO for Typhoid Vi Conjugate Vaccine ZyVac TCV

Company receives acceptability, in principle, for ZyVac TCV making it eligible for purchase by United Nations procurement agencies

Alembic receives USFDA final approval for Diltiazem Hydrochloride ER capsules

Diltiazem Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules USP are indicated for the treatment of hypertension