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Approved: First Biosimilar Rx for CancerFDA Approvals

Approved: First Biosimilar Rx for Cancer

Mvasi (bevacizumab-awwb), a biosimilar to Avastin, approved to treat cancer

September 27, 2017·1 min read
New Lymphoma Rx Gets Green LightFDA Approvals

New Lymphoma Rx Gets Green Light

Aliqopa (copanlisib) approved to treat relapsed follicular lymphoma in adults

September 26, 2017·1 min read
First-Ever Gene Therapy Approved in USFDA Approvals

First-Ever Gene Therapy Approved in US

Kymriah (tisagenlecleucel) approved to treat acute lymphoblastic leukemia

September 9, 2017·2 min read
Leukemia Rx Gets FDA ApprovalFDA Approvals

Leukemia Rx Gets FDA Approval

Mylotarg (gemtuzumab ozogamicin) approved to treat acute myeloid leukemia

September 8, 2017·1 min read
FDA Gives Thumbs Up to New AntibioticFDA Approvals

FDA Gives Thumbs Up to New Antibiotic

Vabomere (meropenem and vaborbactam) approved to treat urinary tract and kidney infections

September 7, 2017·1 min read
First US Rx for Chagas Disease ApprovedFDA Approvals

First US Rx for Chagas Disease Approved

Benznidazole approved to treat children who have Chagas disease

September 3, 2017·1 min read
Inflammatory Disease Rx Gets Green LightFDA Approvals

Inflammatory Disease Rx Gets Green Light

Cyltezo (adalimumab-adbm) approved to treat multiple inflammatory conditions

September 2, 2017·1 min read
New Gout Combo Rx ApprovedFDA Approvals

New Gout Combo Rx Approved

Duzallo (lesinurad and allopurinol) approved to treat gout

August 29, 2017·1 min read
Expanded Use for Ovarian Cancer RxFDA Approvals

Expanded Use for Ovarian Cancer Rx

Lynparza (olaparib) approved to treat epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube and primary peritoneal cancer

August 24, 2017·1 min read
New Leukemia Treatment Gets Green Light FDA Approvals

New Leukemia Treatment Gets Green Light

Besponsa (inotuzumab ozogamicin) approved to treat type of leukemia

August 23, 2017·1 min read
A Shorter Treatment for Hepatitis CFDA Approvals

A Shorter Treatment for Hepatitis C

Mavyret (glecaprevir and pibrentasvir) approved to treat hepatitis C virus

August 8, 2017·1 min read
Rx Approved to Help After Stem Cell TransplantFDA Approvals

Rx Approved to Help After Stem Cell Transplant

Imbruvica (ibrutinib) approved to treat chronic graft versus host disease

August 7, 2017·1 min read
A New Combo Rx to Fight LeukemiaFDA Approvals

A New Combo Rx to Fight Leukemia

Vyxeos (daunorubicin and cytarabine) approved to treat acute myeloid leukemia

August 6, 2017·1 min read
Cancer Rx Can Now Treat AdolescentsFDA Approvals

Cancer Rx Can Now Treat Adolescents

Yervoy (ipilimumab) approved to treat skin cancer in adolescents

August 5, 2017·1 min read
New Leukemia Rx ApprovedFDA Approvals

New Leukemia Rx Approved

Idhifa (enasidenib) approved to treat acute myeloid leukemia

August 2, 2017·1 min read
New Hepatitis Rx ApprovedFDA Approvals

New Hepatitis Rx Approved

Vosevi (sofosbuvir, velpatasvir, voxilaprevir) approved to treat hepatitis C virus

July 24, 2017·1 min read
New Rx May Keep Breast Cancer AwayFDA Approvals

New Rx May Keep Breast Cancer Away

Nerlynx (neratinib) approved to prevent breast cancer from returning

July 19, 2017·1 min read
Green Light for First Sickle Cell Rx in 20 YearsFDA Approvals

Green Light for First Sickle Cell Rx in 20 Years

Endari (L-glutamine oral powder) approved to treat sickle cell disease

July 15, 2017·1 min read
New Rx Approved to Prevent Blood ClotsFDA Approvals

New Rx Approved to Prevent Blood Clots

Bevyxxa (betrixaban) approved to prevent blood clots in hospitalized patients

July 5, 2017·1 min read
New Treatment for Rare Genetic ConditionFDA Approvals

New Treatment for Rare Genetic Condition

Haegarda (C1 esterase inhibitor (human)) approved to prevent hereditary angioedema attacks

July 3, 2017·1 min read
Cancer Rx Combo Gets Green LightFDA Approvals

Cancer Rx Combo Gets Green Light

Tafinlar (dabrafenib) and Mekinist (trametinib) approved to treat lung cancer

July 3, 2017·1 min read
New Antibiotic ApprovedFDA Approvals

New Antibiotic Approved

Baxdela (delafloxacin) approved to treat skin infections

July 1, 2017·1 min read
EpiPen Alternative ApprovedFDA Approvals

EpiPen Alternative Approved

Symjepi (epinephrine injection) approved to treat allergic reactions

June 18, 2017·1 min read
HIV Rx Goes GenericFDA Approvals

HIV Rx Goes Generic

First generic version of HIV medication Truvada approved

June 13, 2017·1 min read