Regulatory Filings and Submissions

The European Commission has granted approval for Tyruko (natalizumab), a biosimilar developed by Polpharma Biologics for treating multiple sclerosis.

The agency will be reorganizing field force and compliance functions.

What impact will EMA’s decision to phase out COVID-19 regulatory flexibilities have on the pharma industry?

The EMA’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use has given a positive opinion on Sandoz’ biosimilar trastuzumab for breast and gastric cancer.

The draft guidance document discusses the development of labeling for proposed biosimilars and interchangeable biosimilars for submission under section 351(k) of the Public Health Service Act.

Scientists are leveraging ddPCR technology to get an accurate read on viral titer and vector copy number.

FDA has approved a new mAb therapy from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals as well as a higher dose version of Eylea, the company’s eye disease therapeutic.

SBS-518 is a first-in-class dual sigma receptor (SR) antagonist/dopamine transporter (DAT) inhibitor in development for the treatment of stimulant use disorder (StUD).

Janssen has received a positive opinion from the EMA for two novel bispecific antibodies, TALVEY (talquetamab) and TECVAYLI (teclistamab), which the company is developing to treat blood cancer.

The new drug may help vulnerable children resist RSV in the coming fall and winter season.

EMA looks to focus on mRNA vaccines because their classification depends on the target and/or whether they are obtained chemically or biologically.

FDA's approval of Leqembi paves the way for wider coverage of the drug by Medicare and establishes a process for further clinical testing and evaluation of treatments for this widespread, debilitating condition

FDA has approved Roctavian (valoctocogene roxaparvovec-rvox), a gene therapy from BioMarin Pharmaceutical for treating severe hemophilia A in adults.

The agency approved Elevidys to treat pediatric patients four through five years of age with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

An increase in applications for gene therapies is putting stress on FDA’s resources.

Sandoz’s marketing authorization applications for a proposed biosimilar to denosumab are supported by a comprehensive analytical and clinical data package.

FDA has approved the first topical gene therapy product for treating wounds in patients with dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa.

FDA has approved AbbVie’s EPKINLY (epcoritamab-bysp), a bispecific antibody for treating relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.

Biotech firm Lumen Bioscience has received fast track designation from FDA for its oral biologic drug candidate for treating C. difficile infection.

The two draft guidance documents provide recommendations for the approval of pediatric drugs, biologics, and vaccines under the Pediatric Research Equity Act and the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act.

The recent revision is intended to provide guidance on QRM principles and tools that can be used for different aspects of pharmaceutical quality.

FDA has granted fast track designation to Caribou Biosciences for its allogeneic CAR-T cell therapy for relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma.

Will court challenges to FDA’s oversight authority open the door for multiple lawsuits to block agency decisions on all sides?

FDA aims to address mounting criticisms of its accelerated approval pathway.

Takeda received approval in Japan for a subcutaneous injection formulation of Entyvio (vedolizumab) for treating ulcerative colitis.

Even after an FDA advisory panel voted 14–1 in October 2022 to remove the drug, Makena manufacturer Covis Pharma continued to press for some continued access to the therapy.

This warning is the second on top of a previous warning not to purchase or use EzriCare Artificial Tears or Delsam Pharma’s Artificial Tears due to potential bacterial contamination.

Apellis Pharmaceuticals’ Syfovre is a pegcetacoplan injection intended for the treatment of geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration.

The intention of the FOA is to address diverse topics related to improving the efficiency of biosimilar product development and advancing the development of interchangeable products.

Clinicians, pediatric patients, regulators, and more are being considered to further strengthen focus on unmet medical needs.