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AstraZeneca announces that Tagrisso granted breakthrough therapy designation (BTD) by US FDA
pharmaasia
October 17, 2017
Tagrisso is a first-line treatment for EGFR mutation-positive non-small cell lung cancer. This is the sixth BTD for an AstraZeneca New Oncology medicine.
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Philips receives U.S. FDA clearance to its solution for 'small parts' ultrasound imaging
biospectrumasia
October 17, 2017
Industry first, one transducer solution and tailored clinical tools for 'small parts' ultrasound imaging, combined with power of Philips EPIQ and Affiniti, assesses diseases and disorders in one of the fastest growing segments of ultrasound exams.
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NuVasive’s limb-lengthening tech earns expanded FDA clearance
fiercebiotech
October 16, 2017
The FDA has expanded the clearance of NuVasive’s limb-lengthening system to include bone transport, a method that allows an orthopedic surgeon to regenerate bony tissue to fill a space where bone is missing.
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Overview of NDA of FDA in Q3: Nearly Half of the 11 New Drugs Possessing “Blockbuster” Potential
en-cphi.cn
October 13, 2017
FDA approved 11 new drugs in total (see the attached table for the details) in 2017 Q3. Time is the most objective judge and good things will always stand its tests.
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Mylan and Biocon Neulasta biosimilar knocked back by FDA
pharmafile
October 12, 2017
Mylan and Biocon’s biosimilar version of Amgen’s blockbuster, Neulasta (pegfilgrastim), will have to wait a bit longer before getting the nod from the FDA, after receiving a CRL related manufacturing plant issues
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FDA Accepts sBLA for Prolia in Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis
americanpharmaceuticacreview
October 11, 2017
Glucocorticoid medications, which are used to treat many inflammatory conditions, can cause significant side effects, including bone loss.
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FDA approves multiple sclerosis drugs from Mylan, including first generic for Copaxone®
pharmaasia
October 11, 2017
The FDA has approved several drugs from Mylan targeting multiple sclerosis, significantly including the first approved generic substitute for Copaxone®.
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Lupin receives FDA approval for generic Corgard Tablets
biospectrumasia
October 11, 2017
They are indicated for management of patients with angina pectoris and for the treatment of hypertension
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Novo petitions FDA to require Victoza copies to go through clinical trials, pointing to complex manu
fiercepharma
October 10, 2017
With one drugmaker already trying to pry patent protection off of Novo Nordisk’s blockbuster Victoza before its 2022 expiration, the insulin specialist has taken new steps to deter copies.
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FDA approves LivaNova’s device combo to treat drug-resistant epilepsy
fiercebiotech
October 10, 2017
LivaNova snagged twin FDA approvals for an implantable generator and a programming system, which make up its Vagus Nerve Stimulation Therapy System for the treatment of drug-resistant epilepsy.