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STAT+: FDA alters warning label for Carvykti CAR-T, although link to secondary cancers is unclear

STAT

The Food and Drug Administration issued a change to the warning label for Legend Biotech and Janssen’s myeloma CAR-T, Carvykti or cilta-cel, adding that some secondary blood cancers have occurred following treatment for multiple myeloma with the cell therapy. 

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Review of 3 Alternative Pathways to Access Non–FDA-Approved Drugs

Pharmacy Times

Non–FDA-approved medications may be accessed for patient care via 3 alternative pathways: expanded access, the Right to Try Act, and off-label use, which are reviewed in this article.

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12 Medications With Off-Label Uses

BuzzRx

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has to undergo several rigorous phases before approving new medications. Once the FDA approves a new drug, it means that when using this drug for an approved condition, the potential benefits outweigh the potential risks. The term “on-label use” of a drug may seem unfamiliar to most people.

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NKGen and Parkinson’s Foundation partner to advance cell therapy

Pharmaceutical Technology

“We are very impressed with the Parkinson’s Foundation’s holistic approach towards improving patient care and supporting cutting-edge research. “We The open-label, dose-escalation trial will analyse the safety and tolerability of SNK02 in solid tumour patients who are refractory to standard-of-care treatment.

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First UK-licensed melatonin for children with insomnia and ADHD

European Pharmaceutical Review

However until now, prescribing a treatment for children with ADHD has been off-label or unlicensed in the UK. AGB-Pharma , the Swedish pharmaceutical company that produced the drug, predicted around 60 percent of all melatonin prescriptions are dispensed to under 18s off-label or unlicensed.

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Digital therapeutics and healthcare innovation

pharmaphorum

Digital technology is transforming the way that healthcare is practiced and delivered, with areas like digital therapeutics forging ahead to complement traditional medical approaches and augment patient care.

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Reducing Drug Spend with IV Robotic Services

Omnicell

It's imperative that pharmacy leaders demonstrate how these systems are helping them conveniently deliver high-quality medications, supporting critical patient care needs with precision and speed. Cone Memorial Health to reduce errors while providing consistent service levels around the hospital's busiest times.