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CHMP meeting highlights – June 2024
In its latest meeting, the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) recommended several new medicines, including positive opinions for treatments for rare disorders.
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CHMP meeting highlights: April 2024
In its April meeting, the EMA’s human medicines committee recommended eight new medicines, including treatments for cancer and autoimmune diseases.
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FDA approves first Stelara biosimilar, Wezlana
The US FDA has approved Amgen’s Wezlana (ustekinumab-auub) as the first biosimilar to reference blockbuster drug Stelara (ustekinumab).
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Tremfya® shows promise in Phase III psoriatic arthritis study
Tremfya inhibited radiographic progression and provided durable improvements in symptoms of axial involvement in psoriatic arthritis patients.
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NICE recommends bimekizumab for severe plaque psoriasis treatment
Bimzelx® (bimekizumab) becomes the first medicine to be evaluated and recommended through NICE’s new Expedited Low-Risk Fast Track Appraisal.
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Bimzelx® receives EC approval for plaque psoriasis treatment
The European Commission (EC) have approved UCB’s Bimzelx (bimekizumab) for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.
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NICE approves cost-comparison fast-track appraisal pilot
A new approach to the cost-comparison fast-track appraisal process is being piloted this summer for the review of low-risk appraisals.
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Data shows long-term efficacy of Tremfya® in active psoriatic arthritis
The joint and skin response rates of adults with active psoriatic arthritis observed with Tremfya® (guselkumab) were maintained over two years.
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NIAID trial to identify potential COVID-19 treatments for further development
The adaptive ACTIV-5/BET study will test two monoclonal antibody therapies in hospitalised COVID-19 patients to establish if they warrant larger clinical trials.
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Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) meeting highlights
A summary of the CHMP meeting conclusions, including medicines recommended for approval and indication extension and several safety review findings.
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EC approves ustekinumab to treat plaque psoriasis in patients age six to 11
The European Commission has granted marketing authorisation to Stelara (ustekinumab) to treat patients aged six to 11 with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.
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Treating ulcerative colitis with a safe and effective biologic
Janssen has recently received marketing authorisation from the European Commission for Stelara to treat ulcerative colitis. Dr Jaime Oliver discusses the mode of action and why the treatment is needed.
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Top 10 drugs by annual revenue in 2025
Researchers have revealed the top 10 drugs by annual revenue in 2025. Here, we investigate the indications that necessitate these treatments and the delivery systems they employ.
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EC approves expanded use of ustekinumab for ulcerative colitis
The biologic treatment ustekinumab has been granted an expanded use for ulcerative colitis within the EU.
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FTC investigates contracts regarding autoimmune disease drug, Remicade
The US Federal Trade Commission is investigating whether Johnson and Johnson violated antitrust laws with its medication, Remicade.
