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Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi expected to generate $12.9bn in sales by 2028

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After receiving FDA approval in January 2023, Biogen/Eisai’s new Alzheimer’s disease Leqembi is expected to become a blockbuster, with a predicted $12.9bn predicted to be made in sales between 2023 and 2028. read more

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As Viatris seeks growth in eye care, its Ocuphire-partnered dilation drop Ryzumvi wins FDA nod

Fierce Pharma

Viatris just notched a win on its quest to reach $1 billion in eye care sales by 2028. | The FDA on Wednesday approved Viatris and Ocuphire’s Ryzumvi, also known as phentolamine ophthalmic solution, to treat pharmacologically-induced mydriasis, or dilation of the pupils. The partners plan to make Ryzumvi available in the U.S.

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STAT+: Lawmaker accuses Amgen of placing profits above patients with dosing for a cancer drug

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Last December, the agency determined the confirmatory trial was not acceptable and asked the company to run yet another trial, which must be completed by February 2028.

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MSD’s Keytruda wins expanded FDA combo approval in cervical cancer

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MSD’s blockbuster immunotherapy, set to lose patent protection in 2028, secures third FDA approval in cervical cancer.

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Merck’s Welireg becomes first drug for rare VHL tumours in US

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Merck & Co has extended its range of cancer medicines in the US after claiming FDA approval for Welireg – a drug it acquired as part of its $2.2 This first FDA approval triggers a $50 million payment to former Peloton shareholders, with another $50 million due on commercial launch. Merck paid $1.05 billion in milestone payments.

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AZ gets European approvals for Forxiga in chronic kidney disease

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AZ picked up an FDA green light for Farxiga in May, making the drug an option for around 37 million people in the US with CKD. A marketing application for Jardiance has already been filed in HFrEF and is currently under fast-track review by the FDA, while the drug is in late-stage testing for CKD with date not due until next year.

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USP General Chapter —Glass revised

European Pharmaceutical Review

Europe’s pharmaceutical packaging market to value over $35bn by 2028 The post USP General Chapter <660>—Glass revised appeared first on European Pharmaceutical Review. The PD EC plans to publish another major revision to <660> to modernise the testing procedures in the chapter, USP stated.

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