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Drug Approval | 25 March 2022

Japan approves BMS’ Breyanzi application for relapsed large B-cell lymphoma

This is the first CAR T cell therapy application filed for the second-line treatment of R/R LBCL in Japan

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Drug Approval | 24 March 2022

Lupin receives approval from USFDA for Sildenafil for Oral Suspension

The product will be manufactured at Lupin’s facility in Goa, India

Drug Approval
Drug Approval | 24 March 2022

USFDA approves Novartis Pluvicto to treat prostrate cancer

USFDA also approved complementary diagnostic imaging agent, Locametz, after radiolabeling with gallium-68 for the identification of PSMA-positive lesions

Drug Approval
Drug Approval | 24 March 2022

Pfizer granted USFDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for RSV vaccine candidate

The FDA decision is primarily informed by the positive results of a proof-of-concept, Phase 2a study evaluating the safety, immunogenicity, and efficacy of a single dose of 120µg RSVpreF in a human viral challenge model in healthy adults 18 to 50 years of age

Drug Approval
Drug Approval | 23 March 2022

Covovax for teens get DCGI nod

It is the fourth vaccine to get the nod for 12 years and older after Biological E’s Corbevax, Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin and Zydus Lifesciences Zy-CoV-D

Drug Approval
Drug Approval | 22 March 2022

Merck’s Keytruda approved for fourth gynecologic cancer indication

The approval is based on new data from cohorts D and K of the KEYNOTE-158 trial

Drug Approval
Drug Approval | 22 March 2022

Indoco Remedies receives USFDA approval for Lacosamide tablets

According to IQVIA sales data for the period ending January 2022, Vimpat tablets market achieved annual sales of approx. US $ 1.7 billion

Drug Approval
Drug Approval | 21 March 2022

Glenmark receives ANDA approval for Lacosamide tablets

The company plans to launch the product immediately

Drug Approval
Drug Approval | 21 March 2022

USFDA approves Perrigo’s Nasonex

Nasonex is a registered trademark of Organon and is used by Perrigo and its affiliates under license

Drug Approval
Drug Approval | 21 March 2022

Zydus receives PAS approval for Mycophenolate Mofetil

The drug is indicated for use in combination with other drugs

Drug Approval
Drug Approval | 21 March 2022

Alembic Pharmaceuticals receives USFDA approval for Lacosamide tablets

The tablets are indicated for the treatment of partial-onset seizures in patients 4 years of age and older

Drug Approval
Drug Approval | 19 March 2022

Jubilant Pharmova arm receives ANDA approval for psychoneurosis drug

The generic version of Sinequan, which is used for the treatment of anxiety, depression, and other target symptoms of psychoneurosis

Drug Approval
Drug Approval | 19 March 2022

USFDA approves Opdualag to treat metastatic melanoma

Opdualag is a first-in-class, fixed-dose dual immunotherapy combination treatment of the PD-1 inhibitor nivolumab and novel LAG-3-blocking antibody relatlimab

Drug Approval
Drug Approval | 19 March 2022

USFDA approves Marinus’ treatment for genetic disorder

First and only FDA-approved treatment for seizures associated with CDKL5 deficiency disorder (CDD) in patients two years of age and older

Drug Approval
Drug Approval | 17 March 2022

USFDA approves Rinvoq for ulcerative colitis

First approved in 2019, Rinvoq is a JAK inhibitor approved for four indications across gastroenterology, dermatology and rheumatology

Drug Approval
Drug Approval | 17 March 2022

Lynparza reduced risk of death by 32% in the adjuvant treatment of patients with breast cancer

First PARP inhibitor to demonstrate overall survival benefit in early breast cancer

Drug Approval
Drug Approval | 16 March 2022

Unichem receives ANDA approval for hypertension drug

Nebivolol is used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure

Drug Approval
Drug Approval | 16 March 2022

UFDA approves first generic of Symbicort to treat asthma and COPD

This drug-device combination product is a metered-dose inhaler (MDI), which contains both budesonide (a corticosteroid that reduces inflammation) and formoterol (a long-acting bronchodilator that relaxes muscles in the airways to improve breathing)

Drug Approval
Drug Approval | 14 March 2022

USFDA approves Zydus’ Colestipol Hydrochloride tablets

It is only the second generic application approved by the USFDA

Drug Approval
Drug Approval | 14 March 2022

Alembic receives USFDA tentative approval for hypertension drug

Macitentan tablets, 10 mg have an estimated market size of US $ 797 million for twelve months ending Dec 2021 according to IQVIA

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