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STAT+: Experts critique flawed system for monitoring drugs’ side effects in wake of asthma drug report

STAT

and globally, for monitoring adverse reactions after a drug is on the market — one that will require extensive changes to address. Experts say that the Singulair incident highlights a flawed system, both in the U.S.

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FDA Releases Draft Labeling Guidance for Biosimilar Products

Big Molecule Watch

Last week, FDA released a draft guidance, “ Labeling for Biosimilar and Interchangeable Biosimilar Products ” (“2023 Draft Guidance”) that—when finalized—will revise and replace its July 2018 final guidance, “ Labeling for Biosimilar Products.”

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FDA Proposes Streamlined Medication Handouts

PharmExec

New program seeks to reduce misuse and adverse reactions by simplifying prescription labels.

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Clinical Pharmacology by ClinicalKey

RX Note

Introduction Clinical Pharmacology powered by ClinicalKey provides current, dependable drug information, including off-label indications, to guide treatment recommendations. Interesting Features Extensive search options Global drug name search Drug search by indications (include off-label use), adverse drug reactions and contraindications.

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First-in-class phosphate absorption inhibitor approved by FDA

European Pharmaceutical Review

However, in the trials, the only observed adverse reaction for the treatment was diarrhoea. Most XPHOZAH-treated patients experienced mild-to-moderate reactions that resolved over time, or with dose reduction. XPHOZAH is expected to be available to eligible patients in the US in November 2023.

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US FDA approves Blueprint Medicines’ indolent systemic mastocytosis therapy

Pharmaceutical Technology

With a broad indication for indolent systemic mastocytosis and a strong label, we are now engaging healthcare providers to redefine what it means for their patients to be well-controlled, as well as activating the patient community to seek out optimal care and treatment.”

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Japan’s MHLW approves Daiichi Sankyo’s breast cancer treatment

Pharmaceutical Technology

The latest development was based on the findings from the international, head-to-head, open-label, randomised Phase III DESTINY-Breast03 trial which analysed the efficacy and safety of Enhertu versus trastuzumab emtansine (T-DM1).