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FDA Approves Tirzepatide as First Drug for Obstructive Sleep Apnea with Obesity
December 20, 2024

This marks the second indication for tirzepatide in just more than a year, following its November 2023 approval for adults with obesity or overweight and weight-related medical problems.

FDA Approves Nemolizumab for Treatment of Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis
December 16, 2024

Nemolizumab is the first approved monoclonal antibody that targets IL-31 receptor alpha, inhibiting the signaling of IL-31, which drives disease mechanism in atopic dermatitis.

Delix Therapeutics Announces Results from Phase 1 Trial of DLX-001 for Major Depressive Disorder
December 13, 2024

A phase 1b and Phase 2 study are up next for the novel potential MDD treatment.

FDA Review Sought for Lumateperone as Adjunctive Therapy for Major Depressive Disorder
December 13, 2024

Intra-Cellular Therapies submitted an sNDA to the FDA for lumateperone for the treatment of MDD in adults as as adjunctive therapy to antidepressants.

FDA Accepts GSK’s Submission for Use of Mepolizumab in COPD
December 09, 2024

The Prescription Drug User Fee Act date is set for May 7, 2025.

FDA Clears Phase 2 Study of Cannabis for PTSD Treatment in Veterans
November 21, 2024

After a 3-year negotiation, the FDA has cleared a phase 2 clinical trial assessing the use of smoked cannabis for the treatment of PTSD symptoms in veterans.

Aprocitentan Now Available in the US for Treatment-Resistant Hypertension
November 15, 2024

Aprocitentan is the first-and-only dual endothelin receptor antagonist approved for the treatment of systemic hypertension.

FDA Accepts Dupilumab sBLA for Review for Treatment of Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria
November 15, 2024

The target action date for the FDA decision is April 18, 2025, according to Sanofi and Regeneron.

FDA Lifts Clinical Hold on Novavax’s COVID-19-Influenza Combination Vaccine
November 12, 2024

The FDA cleared Novavax to start enrolling the planned phase 3 trial after a safety concern was found to be unrelated to the combination vaccine.

FDA Approves New Treatment for Uncomplicated UTIs: Daily Dose
November 04, 2024

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