Regulatory Filings and Submissions

While there currently is no molecular therapy targeted against the PAUFgene, Prestige believes its monoclonal antibody has the potential to benefit patients affected by PAUF-positive pancreatic cancer.

Phesgo is a fixed-dose-combination subcutaneous injection of Perjeta (pertuzumab) and Herceptin (trastuzumab) for treating HER2-positive breast cancer.

The complete response letter was issued for a biologics license application for Abicipar pegol, an investigational treatment for wet age-related macular degeneration, based on FDA’s determination of an unfavorable benefit–risk ratio.

The agency will be waiving fees for scientific advice for academia developing orphan drugs.

According to a report from commercial law firm, Hill Dickinson, there is general support by the public of the United Kingdom that vaccine regulations should be relaxed in light of the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Will efforts to limit all returns on investment drive biopharma companies away from developing much-needed interventions for COVID-19.

The European Commission has granted marketing authorization to the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson for Darzalex (daratumumab) subcutaneous formulation to treat adults with multiple myeloma.

Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies has received a positive opinion in Europe for its two-dose Ebola vaccine regimen.

Incyte and MorphoSys have revealed that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has validated the marketing authorization application (MAA) for tafasitamab, an anti-CD19 antibody.

A rolling review of data on the use of remdesivir, an investigational antiviral medicine, for the treatment of COVID-19 has been started by EMA’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use.

The approval was based on pharmacokinetic data, the relationship of exposure to efficacy, and the relationship of exposure to safety.

The approval was based off of positive results from a Phase III study that showed patients 70 years or younger treated with the BTK inhibitor lived longer without disease progression.

EMA's CHMP has recommended the use of remdesivir, an investigational antiviral medicine, in compassionate use programs across the European Union.

Demonstrating interchangeability can ensure biosimilar substitutability at the pharmacy level.

The patent includes the use of fibroblast cells and adjuvants such as peptides and hydroxychloroquine, which fuels the assembly of natural interferon to overpower the virus.

With some FDA inspections on hold, will the US drug supply maintain its quality standards?

The decision comes after results were received from a Phase 1, open-label study that evaluated the safety, pharmacokinetics, and preliminary efficacy of the monotherapy

A guidance document answers questions regarding the transition of biologics applications from under the FD&C Act to the PHS Act.

If approved, the therapy may become the first-choice treatment for relapsing multiple sclerosis patients and will be the first B-cell therapy that can be self-administered using an autoinjector pen.

Kyowa Kirin has announced that its treatment for X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH), Crysvita (burisumab), has been approved by Swissmedic for use in adults, adolescents, and children (1 year and older).

As the date for transitioning the approval of biologic drug to a new pathway comes closer, FDA publishes a final rule and answers questions on the pathway changes.

FDA has granted breakthrough therapy designation to padcev (enfortumab vedotin-ejfv) in combination with Merck’s anti-PD-1 therapy keytruda (pembrolizumab).

If approved, this treatment will be the first therapy targeted for METex14-mutated advanced lung cancer.

ERS Genomics revealed that the European Patent Office (EPO) has rejected arguments filed in opposition to patent EP2800811, which is directed to the single-guide CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing system and covers uses in cellular and non-cellular settings.

The report details OPQ’s accomplishments over the past five years.

FDA published draft guidance for applicants seeking licensure of a proposed biosimilar or proposed interchangeable biosimilar.

The vaccine is designed to provide active immunity against the influenza A (H5N1) strain and can be easily deployed in a pandemic event.

The agency has published seven guidance documents directed at the development and manufacture of gene therapies.

FDA has granted fast track designation for Novavax’s NanoFlu, a recombinant quadrivalent flu vaccine, for use by adults age 65 years and older.

The drug is formulated to improve cardiac contractility with a reduced effect on heart rate, blood pressure, and myocardial oxygen consumption while potentially avoiding adverse events associated with current inotrope therapies.