FDA News

Semaglutide 2.4 mg (Wegovy) Wins Expanded Indication to Include Reduced Risk of MACE
March 08, 2024

The label expansion for semaglutide, based on the SELECT trial, includes data showing reduced risk of CV death of 15% and of death from any cause of 19%.

Lilly Investigational Alzheimer Agent Donanemab Phase 3 Findings Under FDA Review
March 08, 2024

The surprise request for review of the phase 3 TRAILBLAZER-ALZ-2 clinical trial findings will delay the original PDUFA timing beyond first quarter 2024.

FDA Clears First-Ever OTC Glucose Sensor: Dexcom Stelo Glucose Biosensor System
March 06, 2024

The Dexcom system is for adults over the age of 18 years who do not use insulin, such as individuals with T2D who use oral medications, a US population of 25 million.

Two Biosimilars to Denosumab Win FDA Approval as Amgen and Sandoz Go to Court
March 06, 2024

Biosimilars Wyost and Jubobonti were approved as interchangeable for Xgeva and Prolia but launch will depend on the outcome of litigation between reference product manufacturers.

FDA Accepts Dupilumab sBLA for Priority Review for Treatment of COPD with Type 2 Inflammation
February 23, 2024

A PDUFA date of June 27, 2024 has been set for approval of a 6th dupilimab indication - as add-on therapy for individuals with COPD and eosinophilic inflammation.

Omalizumab Granted First FDA Indication for Children and Adults with Multiple Food Allergies
February 20, 2024

The OUtMATCH trial showed that individuals as young as age 1 year could tolerate small amounts of peanut and other allergens without an allergic reaction.

GSK RSV Vaccine Arexvy Under FDA Priority Review for Prevention of RSV in High-Risk Adults Aged 50 to 59 Years
February 08, 2024

Approval of the application would extend the current Arexvy indication for prevention of RSV in adults aged 60 years and older; a June 2024 PDUFA date is set.

FDA Announces Plan for Paxlovid Transition from Emergency Use to Approved Labeling
February 01, 2024

After March 8, 2024, EUA-labeled Paxlovid will no longer be authorized for use, regardless of expiration date, according to the agency.

FDA Renews Warning Against Use of Tianeptine-Containing Products, aka “Gas Station Heroin”
January 31, 2024

Reported adverse events of products with tianeptine include seizures, loss of consciousness, and death, according to the FDA.

Opioid with 'Overdose Protection' Formulation Wins FDA Breakthrough Designation
January 29, 2024

The investigational combination opioid from Ensysce Biosciences is designed to deter abuse as well as prevent accidental or intentional overdose, the company said.