INTRODUCTIONAlso known as seizure disorder, epilepsy is a non-communicable chronic disorder of the brain and is the fourth most common neurological disease globally. It is a central nervous system (CNS) disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of seizures that are short changes in normal brain activity which led to brief incidences of involuntary movements either…
The first quarter of 2022 highlights the approvals, clinical data & acquisitions. There are major alliances in this quarter which include Biocon acquired Viatris’ biosimilars assets for ~$3.335B, Stryker signed a definitive agreement to acquire Vocera Communications for ~$3.09B, Biohaven acquire Channel Biosciences for ~$3BThe first quarter of the year also showcases regulatory events…
In an interview with PharmaShots, Bradley Galer, M.D., Chief Medical Officer at Zogenix shed light on data supporting the regulatory application and what the EU approval of Fintepla will mean in terms of reducing the high physical, emotional, and financial burden associated with the disease.Shots:Fintepla was approved by the EC in Dec'2020 as a new add-on therapy to…
The US FDA has approved multiple NDAs and BLAs in Jun 2020, leading to treatments for patients and advances in the health care industry. The Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) and Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) have approved 51 novel products so far in 2020, including 8 in Jun 2020. Additionally,…
The second quarter of 2020 has ended with big approvals in pharma and biotech industry. Moving with the latest approval of Roche's Phesgo and Enspryng & Zogenix's Fintepla. Highlights of the quarter is COVID-19 as the development of vaccines and drugs were on peak. Celltrion evaluated Remsima (biosimilar, infliximab) against COVID-19 in the UK. The…

