EC approves Novartis’ skin cancer therapy combo Tafinlar and Mekinist for melanoma

pharmanewsdaily- September 1, 2018

In a significant development for melanoma treatment, the European Commission (EC) has granted Novartis approval for its combination therapy of Tafinlar (dabrafenib) and Mekinist (trametinib). ... Read More

Janssen secures EC approval for daratumumab as new multiple myeloma therapy

pharmanewsdaily- September 1, 2018

The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson have achieved a significant milestone with the European Commission's approval of Darzalex (daratumumab) for use as an ... Read More

Bayer secures FDA approval for hemophilia A treatment drug Jivi

pharmanewsdaily- September 1, 2018

In a major advancement for hemophilia A therapy, Bayer's recombinant factor VIII (rFVIII) replacement therapy, Jivi (BAY94-9027), has received approval from the U.S. Food and ... Read More

Pfizer ends clinical Trials of DMD drug domagrozumab after disappointing results

pharmanewsdaily- August 31, 2018

Pfizer, the US pharmaceutical giant, has announced the discontinuation of two ongoing clinical trials for its drug domagrozumab (PF-06252616), intended to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy ... Read More

EC grants expanded approval for Amgen’s BLINCYTO in pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia treatment

pharmanewsdaily- August 30, 2018

In a significant development for pediatric oncology, the European Commission (EC) has approved an expanded indication for Amgen’s BLINCYTO (blinatumomab) as a monotherapy treatment for ... Read More

Understanding Lyme Disease as the Great Imitator

pharmanewsdaily- August 29, 2018

For most adults and children, getting a tick bite is not a concerning experience. However, the increase in the number of cases of Lyme Disease ... Read More

Urovant Sciences acquires licensing for hMaxi-K gene therapy to treat overactive bladder from Ion Channel

pharmanewsdaily- August 29, 2018

Urovant Sciences has secured global licensing rights from Ion Channel Innovations for the development and commercialization of a promising gene therapy, hMaxi-K. This therapy is ... Read More

Janssen Pharmaceutical’s IMBRUVICA and Rituximab combo wins FDA approval for waldenström’s macroglobulinemia treatment

pharmanewsdaily- August 27, 2018

Janssen Pharmaceutical, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its combination treatment of IMBRUVICA ... Read More

Cantex Pharmaceuticals’ CX-01 receives FDA fast track designation in acute myeloid leukemia

pharmanewsdaily- August 27, 2018

Cantex Pharmaceuticals, a Florida-based biotechnology company, has achieved a significant milestone by securing Fast Track designation from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for ... Read More

LEO Pharma secures global rights to JW1601 in $402m deal with JW Pharmaceutical

pharmanewsdaily- August 27, 2018

LEO Pharma, a leading Danish pharmaceutical company, has acquired global exclusive rights to the atopic dermatitis drug JW1601 from JW Pharmaceutical (JWP), in a significant ... Read More