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FDA Issues CRL for Ophthalmic Bevacizumab in Wet AMD
August 30th 2023Outlook Therapeutics announced receipt of the CRL exactly one year after resubmission of their BLA for ONS-5010 as a treatment for wet age-related macular degeneration, which would have been the first indication for a retinal disease given to an ophthalmic version of bevacizumab.
Bempedoic Acid Proves Cardiovascular Benefit Across Glycemic Spectrum in New Analysis
August 30th 2023A prespecified analysis of the CLEAR Outcomes trial assessing outcomes according to glycemic status suggests bempedoic acid provided similar relative benefits across the glycemic spectrum, but the greatest absolute benefits were observed in patients with diabetes.
Study Demonstrates Delay in Treatment Among Patients with Rheumatic Disease Due to COVID-19
Reduced 12-month drug retention rates were seen in patients with concurrent use of hydroxychloroquine, intravenous bDMARD use, and a history of discontinuation of the drug within the first 3 months of the pandemic.
Biden Administration, CMS Reveal First 10 Drugs Set for Price Negotiation
August 29th 2023On August 29, 2023, the Biden Administration debuted the list of the first 10 drugs identified for price negotiation under the Inflation Reduction Act. The list, which includes agents indicated for diabetes, heart failure, GI conditions, and arthritis, accounted for more than $50 billion in spending during the evaluation period.
FRAIL-AF: Switching to NOACs in Older, Frail Patients Linked to Increased Bleeding Risk
August 28th 2023Results of the FRAIL-AF trial at ESC Congress 2023 provide clinicians with further clarity into the effects of switching from vitamin K antagonists to NOACs in older patients with frailty and atrial fibrillation.
AbbVie Submits Application to FDA for Risankizumab in Ulcerative Colitis
August 28th 2023AbbVie submitted regulatory applications to the FDA and EMA for rizankizumab 1200 mg intravenous induction dose and 180 mg and 360 mg subcutaneous maintenance dose following successful Phase 3 trials INSPIRE and COMMAND.
Diabetes Dialogue: STEP-HFpEF Reaction
August 27th 2023Less than 2 weeks after the release of their SELECT reaction podcast, hosts Diana Isaacs, PharmD, and Natalie Bellini, DNP, sit down for a special edition episode of Diabetes Dialogue to discuss STEP-HFpEF data and the implications for semaglutide 2.4 mg.