MPR Weekly Dose

MPR Weekly Dose 153 — Diabetes Drugs Discontinued; Trial Results for Schizophrenia Tx; Intranasal Spray Assessed for SAD; High-concentration Humira biosimilar; Inspire Therapy Indication Expanded

Mar 24, 2023

Two diabetes drugs permanently discontinued; Consistent reduction in schizophrenia symptoms with an investigational Tx; Positive results for investigational Social Anxiety Disorder therapy; High-concentration Humira biosimilar approved; Sleep apnea treatment expanded for pediatrics with Down syndrome

MPR Weekly Dose 152 — Booster Dose Authorized for Under 5s; Rapid STI Test; Rett Syndrome and Migraine Tx Approved; Panel Takes Vote for Polivy Combo

Mar 17, 2023

COVID-19 Booster dose authorized for those aged 6 months through 4 years; Rapid STI point-of-care test for women is cleared; Rett syndrome and migraine Tx Approved; and The Oncology Drugs Advisory Committee takes a vote on a drug combination treatment for diffuse large b-cell lymphoma.

MPR Weekly Dose 151 — Liver Injury Decline Tied to FDA Rule; Alzheimer Disease Tx Update; Bempedoic Acid in MACE; Blood Test Cleared for TBI Assessment; Mammography Regulatory Update.

Mar 10, 2023

Limits on acetaminophen levels in combination opioid products linked to declines in liver injuries; Investigational Alzheimer disease drug fails to show efficacy; Bempedoic acid assessed for reducing major adverse cardiovascular events; Commercial blood test for suspected TBIs; Mammography regulations updated.

MPR Weekly Dose 150 — Kevzara, Skyclarys Approved; At-Home Combo COVID and Flu Test; Drug-Resistant Shigellosis on Rise; FDA Restrictions on Xylazine-Containing Products

Mar 3, 2023

Kevzara approved for polymyalgia rheumatica; Skyclarys approved for Friedreich ataxia; Emergency authorization granted to at-home COVID-19, flu test; Drug-resistant bacteria virus spiking in the US; FDA clamps down on unlawful xylazine imports.