Drug Pipeline News

A year after zuranolone’s FDA approval for postpartum depression on August 3, 2023, prescribers and a patient weigh in about the medication’s success in alleviating symptoms.

Bayer has submitted a New Drug Application for elinzanetant, following positive results from the OASIS studies, showing significant safety and efficacy in treating moderate-to-severe vasomotor symptoms in menopausal women.

These results indicated a significant reduction of CPP from 12 weeks of ZY5301 treatment. Investigators recommended a ZY5301 600 mg/d dose be investigated in a phase 3 trial.

Femlyv, containing norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol, offers a new oral contraceptive option for individuals with swallowing difficulties, expanding access and convenience.

Reunion Neuroscience Inc. initiates phase 2 trial of RE104, a novel short-duration psychedelic treatment for postpartum depression, aiming to provide rapid and effective relief for affected mothers.

Serac Healthcare’s 99mTc-maraciclatide, a new radio-labelled tracer, gains FDA Fast Track Designation for its potential to improve non-invasive diagnosis of superficial peritoneal endometriosis in patients aged 16 and older.

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In a unanimous ruling, the Supreme Court rejected a challenge by antiabortion doctors, maintaining nationwide access to mifepristone for medication abortions and reversing a lower court's decision to restrict the pill's availability.

Gilead Sciences has announced FDA approval of an updated Biktarvy label, showcasing safety and efficacy data from a phase 1b trial, positioning it as a pivotal treatment option for pregnant individuals with HIV-1 and suppressed viral load.

Explore the efficacy of Pivya (pivmecillinam; Utility Therapeutics) tablets in managing uncomplicated urinary tract infections in female adults, supported by controlled clinical trials and safety considerations.

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As a potential alternative to antibiotic treatments, this investigational immunization offered protection for several years.

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The FDA's Fast Track Designation for nipocalimab marks a significant step in addressing fetal neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia risk in pregnant patients, potentially revolutionizing treatment for this severe condition with unmet medical needs.

Online orders began this week for the first over the over-the-counter contraceptive, Opill (norgestrel; Perrigo).

Bayer's OASIS 3 trial affirmsed the safety and efficacy of elinzanetant in reducing moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms, bolstering confidence in its potential as a non-hormonal solution for menopause-related issues.

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Walgreens and CVS pharmacies are set to dispense mifepristone in select states, aiming to address legal complexities and enhance accessibility amidst ongoing regulatory and legal battles.

Enmetazobactam (Exblifep; Orchid Pharma) gains FDA approval for treating complicated urinary tract infections in adults after demonstrating superiority over piperacillin-tazobactam in clinical cure and microbiological eradication in a global phase 3 trial.

The FDA has issued a Complete Response Letter for the New Drug Application of cefepime-taniborbactam, requesting additional chemistry, manufacturing, and controls data.

Nipocalimab, a monoclonal antibody targeting maternal alloantibodies, has received FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for treating severe hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn.

A phase 3 trial demonstrated that oteseconazole (VIVJOA; Mycovia Pharmaceuticals) capsules exhibit improved therapeutic and mycological cure rates to fluconazole for treating severe vulvovaginal candidiasis.

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Bayer has initiated the phase 2 trial NIRVANA to evaluate elinzanetant's potential in treating sleep disturbances in menopausal women, addressing a prevalent yet unmet need in women's health.

Elinzanetant demonstrated positive safety and efficacy data in managing menopausal vasomotor symptoms, highlighting its potential as a treatment for improving women's quality of life during menopause.

Daré Bioscience's DARE-PDM1 showcases promising safety, efficacy, and pharmacokinetic results in phase 1 trials, highlighting its potential to revolutionize primary dysmenorrhea treatment.

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The Supreme Court's upcoming decision on mifepristone, a key abortion medication, may alter access, introducing potential restrictions and impacting the landscape of abortion rights.

Daré Bioscience's tamoxifen-based therapy, DARE-VVA1, secures FDA clearance for an investigational new drug application, offering hope for women with contraindications to estrogen therapies suffering from the underdiagnosed condition of vulvar and vaginal atrophy.

Daré Bioscience has commenced a pivotal phase 3 clinical trial for ovaprene, an intravaginal contraceptive that releases a locally acting agent to prevent sperm entry into the cervical canal, marking a significant step towards a non-hormonal contraceptive option for women.