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The potential of virtual reality-based therapy for serious mental disorders

Pharmaceutical Technology

In June this year, it was announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had granted UK-based OxfordVR a breakthrough device designation for its gameChangeVR treatment to deliver immersive cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) to people suffering from schizophrenia and other mental illnesses.

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Biogen and Eisai’s Alzheimer’s drug secures support in closely watched AdCom

Pharmaceutical Technology

A US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Advisory Committee (AdCom) has unanimously voted in support of Eisai and Biogen’s Leqembi and its clinical benefit in patients with early Alzheimer’s disease , raising the drug’s full approval prospects. Notably, an FDA AdCom voted largely against Aduhelm in November 2020.

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Navigating the Regulatory Environment of Pharmaceutical Marketing: Balancing Patient Safety and Industry Innovation

Pharma Marketing Network

Pharmaceutical marketing is a critical aspect of the industry, as it helps in spreading awareness about the benefits and potential side effects of different drugs. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the primary regulatory agency that oversees the approval, promotion, and advertising of drugs.

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Effective Pharma Ad Types & Stats

Pharma Marketing Network

Pharmaceutical advertising is a crucial aspect of promoting and marketing drugs to the public. With the increase in competition, it has become essential for pharmaceutical companies to find the most effective methods of advertisement to reach their target audience. billion in the US alone.

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Precision Medicine Needs an Overhaul

PM360

During the period from 2008 through 2020, the number of precision medicines in the US increased from 5 to 285. Between 2015 and 2021, over a quarter of the drugs approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) were associated with specific biomarkers.

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Treating Alzheimer’s: regulatory hurdles in an anti-amyloid revolution

European Pharmaceutical Review

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently converted the accelerated approval of the drug, granted in January 2023 , to a full authorisation on the back of data from pivotal clinical studies conducted by the marketing authorisation holder, Eisai 1. References Drugs@FDA: FDA-Approved Drugs.

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Solving the taxing problems of taxanes?

European Pharmaceutical Review

tumour effects. Nevertheless, chemotherapy’s disadvantages, including substantial toxicities, combined with inconvenient hospital-based intravenous (IV) administration, impede patients’ ability to stay on treatment and their quality of life. Taxane therapy is an established, highly effective cornerstone in oncology treatment.