CHMP backs Vueway pediatric expansion, signaling a cautious but meaningful shift in neonatal MRI contrast use

CHMP backs Vueway pediatric expansion, signaling a cautious but meaningful shift in neonatal MRI contrast use

Bracco Imaging S.p.A. announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has adopted a positive opinion supporting the use of Vueway gadopiclenol in pediatric patients from birth. The recommendation extends an existing European Union authorization and places the macrocyclic gadolinium-based contrast agent into one of the […]

Merck’s WINREVAIR clears major EU hurdle with CHMP backing for WHO FC IV patients

Merck’s WINREVAIR clears major EU hurdle with CHMP backing for WHO FC IV patients

Merck has received a positive opinion from the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency recommending an expanded indication for WINREVAIR (sotatercept) in combination with other therapies for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in adults across WHO Functional Classes II, III, and IV. The update follows pivotal […]

Can Gotenfia finally unlock biosimilar competition for Simponi in Europe?

Can Gotenfia finally unlock biosimilar competition for Simponi in Europe?

STADA Arzneimittel AG and Bio-Thera Solutions have secured a positive opinion from the European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use for Gotenfia, a proposed biosimilar to the tumor necrosis factor alpha inhibitor golimumab. The product references Simponi, an originator drug widely prescribed for multiple autoimmune conditions. If approved, Gotenfia would be marketed […]

Will Aspaveli reshape rare kidney disease treatment in Europe? CHMP greenlight sets regulatory milestone

Will Aspaveli reshape rare kidney disease treatment in Europe? CHMP greenlight sets regulatory milestone

Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB has received a positive opinion from the European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use for Aspaveli, the pegcetacoplan-based therapy developed in partnership with Apellis Pharmaceuticals Inc., for the treatment of C3 glomerulopathy and primary immune-complex membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis. The recommendation covers use in patients aged 12 years and older […]