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FDA Provides Clarity to Support Cell and Gene Therapy Development and Quality

FROM THE PRIMARY RECORDThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued final guidance for manufacturers of cellular and gene therapy (CGT) products to implement a comprehensive, science- and risk-based plan for making sure their products meet potency standards.

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FDA Approves First Plasmid DNA-based Immunotherapy for Adults with Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis

FROM THE PRIMARY RECORDThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration today granted accelerated approval for Voceryq (doruxapapogene ralaplasmid and lalikinogene sifuplasmid-gxfd) for treatment of adults with recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP).

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FDA Launches New Program to Advance Neuroscience Medical Product Development

FROM THE PRIMARY RECORDFDA announces the launch of the Neuroscience Advancement and Innovation Nexus (NAIN), a new agency program aligned with the Trump Administration’s efforts to accelerate medical innovation and deliver breakthrough treatments.

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FDA Approves First-of-Its-Kind Chronic Hepatitis B Treatment

FROM THE PRIMARY RECORDFDA today approved Hibsago (bepirovirsen) injection, in combination with existing antiviral therapy, to treat chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in certain adults without cirrhosis.

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FDA Approves Once-Weekly Generic Hormone Therapy Patch for Women

FROM THE PRIMARY RECORDToday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first generic of Climara Pro (estradiol and levonorgestrel transdermal system, 0.045 mg per day/0.015 mg), a transdermal hormone therapy patch for women with an intact uterus applied once a week.

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FDA Issues Final Guidance on Prescription Drug Apps and Software

FROM THE PRIMARY RECORDThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration today released final guidance establishing a clear framework for how drug companies can develop, distribute, and label apps used alongside their prescription medicines.

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FDA Approves Immunotherapy That May Allow Certain Patients with Rectal Cancer to Avoid Chemotherapy, Radiation and Surgery

FROM THE PRIMARY RECORDThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration today granted accelerated approval for a new use of the immunotherapy Jemperli (dostarlimab-gxly) that may allow some patients with locally advanced rectal cancer to avoid common treatments that can have a lasting impact on their daily life.

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FDA Launches the Rare Disease Framework Initiative to Develop a Holistic, Fit-For-Purpose Framework for Rare Disease Drug Development

FROM THE PRIMARY RECORDThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a division within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), today announced the Rare Disease Framework Initiative to reimagine the development of drugs and biologics for rare diseases.

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