Drug Pipeline News

A discussion of vasomotor symptoms and the potential benefits of elinzanetant with Nanette Santoro, MD, from The Menopause Society annual meeting in Chicago, Illinois.

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The advisory committee meeting will discuss the potential approval of oral sulopenem etzadroxil/probenecid tablets for treating urinary tract infections in women aged 18 years and older.

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Astellas Pharma has announced the first dose administration of fezolinetant to manage moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms in breast cancer patients using adjuvant endocrine therapy.

In a recent study published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine, Sildenafil Cream, 3.6% was indicated as safe and well-tolerated for use against female sexual arousal disorder in healthy premenopausal women.

The investigational drug could prevent the rare fetal disease HDFN (hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn) by stopping harmful antibodies from transferring through the placenta during pregnancy.

The over-the-counter, at-home test provides blood results in 15 minutes that could help result in sooner syphilis diagnoses.

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.

Learn from Paige Meizlik, MD, MSTR, about the FDA's Fast Track Designation for nipocalimab, offering hope for addressing the critical unmet needs in treating fetal neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia and advancing maternal-fetal immunology research.

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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.