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FDA Advisory Committees Trending More Positive as 2013 Begins; New Review “Program” Will Impact Committee Dynamics

NPS’ Gattex for Short Bowel Syndrome: Advisory Committee Focus Likely on Post-Market Controls, Not Approvability

Novartis Tobi Inhaler Wins Advisory Committee Support; Skeptical FDA Review Still An Issue

Novartis Tobi Powder Inhaler Faces Skeptical FDA Review At Upcoming Advisory Committee Review

Abbott’s Humira for Ulcerative Colitis: Additional Trials Pre-Approval a Possibility

Onyx Kyprolis (Carfilzomib) Gets Accelerated Approval Recommendation from Committee, Has FDA Oncology Office Support

Advisory Committee Votes Down Sanofi’s Semuloparin for VTE Prophylaxis in Cancer Patients, Target Population Needs Further Defining

FDA Concern Over Inability to Predict Toxicities Clouds Accelerated Approval Review for Onyx’ Kyprolis

FDA Questions Efficacy, Target Population of Sanofi’s Semuloparin for VTE Prophylaxis in Cancer Patients

Pfizer’s Tafamidis: Failed Trial Succeeds In Persuading Advisory Committee; Will FDA “Flexibility” Stretch That Far?

J&J/Bayer Xarelto ACS Indication Faces Hurdle of 6-4-1 Negative Vote By Cardio-Renal Advisory Committee

Pfizer’s Tafamadis Faces Tough FDA Panel Review: Classic Test of Orphan Drug “Flexibility” at FDA

Gilead “Quad” HIV Therapy Clears FDA Committee, On Track For Approval; Pricing Pushback Could Be Longer Term Issue

Arena’s Lorqess Gets a Yes But Immediate Approval Unlikely; Vivus on Track for July Approval

Gilead’s Quad HIV Therapy On Track for Positive Panel Vote; Discussion to Focus on Post-Market Renal Safety Monitoring

Regeneron Arcalyst Gout Indication Rejected at Committee: Patient Population Too Broad; Safety Studies Too Short

FDA Describes Positive Environment for Gilead Truvada Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Advisory Committee Review

Arena’s Lorqess Returns to Committee: CV Outcomes Standard Likely to be Applied to Weight Loss Agent

Pfizer’s Tofacitinib in RA: Difficult Panel Coming As Malignancy Risk Appears Key To Up or Down Vote

Astellas’ Mirabegron Overactive Bladder Treatment Gets “Yes” Approval Vote; Committee Emphasizes Further Monitoring

Obesity Drugs Panel Supports Diabetes-Style Guidance: Good For Diabetes Cross-Over Sponsors, No Direct Impact on Qnexa

ODAC Supports Accelerated Approval of Talon’s Marqibo; Questions About Proposed Confirmatory Trial Remain

Merck/Ariad’s Ridaforolimus: Marginal Benefit Not Sufficient for Maintenance Claim—ODAC

GSK Votrient Sarcoma Use Clears FDA Committee 11-2; “Marginal” Benefit is More Than Enough

Marqibo Advisory Committee Redux: Single Arm Study, Low Response Rate May Pose Trouble for Accelerated Approval

Progression-Free Survival in ODAC Spotlight March 20: GSK’s Votrient Label Expansion Likely to Pass Muster, Merck/Ariad Has Tougher Task With Ridaforolimus

Forest Survives Context Review: Aclidinium Gets Approval Vote for COPD; Next Step Is Post-Market Discussions

Chelsea’s Northera: FDA Panel Overrules Reviewers But Another Study May Be Necessary Anyway

Forest Aclidinium Mid-Day Update: Key Issue Is Whether Database Measures Up to Prior Sponsors in the Class

Qnexa Gets To Yes: Vivus Weight Loss Drug Clears Advisory Committee; Outcomes Discussion Still Looms

Qnexa Mid-Day Update: Is Imperfect REMS Good Enough For Vivus Weight Loss Drug?

Forest Aclidinium Cardiovascular Safety Signal is “Uncertain”: FDA Experience with COPD Class Calls for Caution But Bodes Well for Pending NDA

Chelsea Therapeutics’ Northera: Short Efficacy Period, Safety Risks Outweigh Medical Need

Vivus Qnexa Advisory Committee Preview: Risk Management Unsettled, CV Outcomes Vote Provisional

Eisai’s Dacogen For AML: Panel Votes Down New Indication As Follow-Up Analysis Is Not Enough

Amgen Xgeva Label Expansion Rejected By FDA Committee: New Study Needed For Approval

Eisai/Astex Dacogen Faces Tough Committee Review: Expanded Use Likely To Need New Study

Xgeva Label Expansion: Key Issue for Advisory Committee Will Be Role of Early vs. Late Use of Amgen Bone Drug in Prostate Cancer

FDA Advisory Committees 2007-2011: Toughest vs. Easiest

FDA Advisory Committees Voted For Approval Three-Quarters of the Time in 2011; All FDA Decisions Consistent With Panel Votes

Columbia Labs Progesterone Gel Rejected by FDA Advisory Committee; Route for Approval of Unapproved Drugs with Established Uses Is Getting Tougher

Qnexa Returns to FDA: Better Climate for Weight Loss Drug Review, But Better Outcome Unlikely

Affymax’ Peginesatide For Anemia: Narrowed Label, Postmarket Controls Discussion Win Out Over CV Risks

Affymax/Takeda’s Peginesatide FDA Panel Preview: It’s All About Safety

Eliquis (Apixaban) Priority Review Reflects FDA Engagement in Third Warfarin Alternative

Abbott Trilipix Safety Alert Issued: Mandatory Efficacy Trial May Have Broader Impact

J&J’s Xarelto Atrial Fib Approval Meets PDUFA Deadline: Labeling Will Pose Issues in Competitive Anti-Coagulant Field

Vytorin Advisory Committee: Favorable Review and Favorable Panel Suggest Positive Outcome

Affymax/Takeda Follow-On ESA Goes to Oncology Committee in December: Expect Tough Review

J&J/Bayer Xarelto for Afib Will Miss Nov. 5 Deadline; Eventual Approval Likely

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