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Industry News & Regulatory Approvals


  • Regulatory News for Nov. 23, 2022

    Regulatory News for Nov. 23, 2022

    By

    Erin Jungmeyer
    Industry News & Regulatory Approvals

    US Food and Drug Administration approves two combinations for non-small cell lung cancer.


  • Real-World Data from Taiwan Shows Stage Shift Has Improved Lung Cancer Survival Rates

    Real-World Data from Taiwan Shows Stage Shift Has Improved Lung Cancer Survival Rates

    By

    Pan-Chyr Yang, MD, PhD, et al.
    Evolving Standards of Care, Industry News & Regulatory Approvals

    Researchers say increased screening of at-risk populations, including those who have never smoked, may improve survival more than any other strategy.


  • US FDA’s Review of Single-Country ‘Me Too’ Drugs: A Clinical Trialist Perspective

    US FDA’s Review of Single-Country ‘Me Too’ Drugs: A Clinical Trialist Perspective

    By

    Matthew Z. Guo, BA, et al.
    Industry News & Regulatory Approvals

    With no direct comparison to the standard of care and limited resources to review applications, researchers say they support the agency’s decision not to approve sintilimab.


  • In Brief for May 25, 2022

    In Brief for May 25, 2022

    By

    Erin Jungmeyer
    Industry News & Regulatory Approvals, Meeting News, Names & News, Society News

    5th edition of patient education book released; US FDA moves to prohibit tobacco flavoring.


  • In Brief for May 11, 2022

    In Brief for May 11, 2022

    By

    Erin Jungmeyer
    Industry News & Regulatory Approvals, Names & News

    Winship Cancer Institute announces preceptor opportunity. NICE recommends tepotinib for select patients.


  • The FDA Explained: An Interview with Dr. Harpreet Singh

    The FDA Explained: An Interview with Dr. Harpreet Singh

    By

    Lung Cancer Considered
    Industry News & Regulatory Approvals

    During an episode of IASLC’s Lung Cancer Considered podcast, Dr. Singh provided insight into the US agency’s approval process. Here are some highlights.


  • US FDA greenlights nivolumab for use before surgery for NSCLC

    US FDA greenlights nivolumab for use before surgery for NSCLC

    By

    Erin Jungmeyer
    Evolving Standards of Care, Industry News & Regulatory Approvals

    Approval opens the door for an immunotherapy-based treatment option prior to surgery for the first time.


  • Regulatory News for February 23, 2022

    Regulatory News for February 23, 2022

    By

    John Austin
    Industry News & Regulatory Approvals

    Taiwan OKs nivolumab IV infusion in some cases. UK approves atezolizumab for NSCLC. European Commission greenlights lorlatinib for advanced ALK-positive disease.


  • Regulatory News for February 9, 2022

    Regulatory News for February 9, 2022

    By

    John Austin
    Industry News & Regulatory Approvals

    Sotorasib earns approval in European Union, Japan. Scotland OKs osimertinib.


  • New Warranty, Rebate Programs Put Spotlight on Value in Lung Cancer

    New Warranty, Rebate Programs Put Spotlight on Value in Lung Cancer

    By

    Industry News & Regulatory Approvals

    Value-based care is getting more attention in lung cancer thanks to two new programs offering significant rebates or full refunds should the therapeutic agent be ineffective or intolerable. Pfizer’s pilot project, a U.S.-based program that runs through the end of the year, covers the cost of Xalkori (crizotinib) paid by the patient, Medicare, or private…