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EU CHMP flags five medicines for approval and 13 indication extensions at March 2026 meeting
health15 days ago

EU CHMP flags five medicines for approval and 13 indication extensions at March 2026 meeting

At its March 2026 meeting, the EMA CHMP recommended five medicines for approval (Adstiladrin, Imdylltra, Joenja, Zepzelca, Bopediat), plus extensions of indication for 13 other medicines. It upheld its previous decision to refuse a change to Hetlioz’s marketing authorisation and noted withdrawal of Blarcamesine Anavex. In the Tecovirimat SIGA case, the committee concluded it should no longer be used for mpox. Other updates include a new subcutaneous route for Sarclisa and a biosimilar development reflection paper. The agenda and minutes will be published by EMA in coming weeks.

European Regulators Show Mixed Support for Lilly’s Alzheimer’s Treatments
health8 months ago

European Regulators Show Mixed Support for Lilly’s Alzheimer’s Treatments

The EMA's CHMP recommended approval for 13 new medicines in July 2025, including treatments for rare diseases, cancer, HIV prevention, and postpartum depression, along with biosimilars, generics, and updates on vaccine compositions. Several applications were withdrawn or received negative opinions, while some medicines underwent re-examination or extension of indications. The meeting also included safety reviews and updates on ongoing public health procedures.

health1 year ago

"Key Takeaways from CHMP Meeting, May 2024"

The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) recommended 14 new medicines for approval and seven for extended therapeutic indications during its May 2024 meeting. Highlights include Adzynma for congenital thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, Akantior for acanthamoeba keratitis, and Ixchiq, the first EU vaccine for Chikungunya. Additionally, the CHMP confirmed the refusal of marketing authorisation for Nezglyal and restarted the evaluation for Translarna's renewal.

medicine2 years ago

"Key Takeaways from CHMP Meeting: January 2024"

The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) recommended three new medicines for approval, including Exblifep for urinary tract infections, Ryzneuta for neutropenia, and Niapelf for schizophrenia, while refusing marketing authorizations for Nezglyal and Syfovre. The committee also recommended extensions of therapeutic indication for four medicines and confirmed its original recommendation to not renew the conditional marketing authorization for Translarna. Additionally, the CHMP endorsed measures to minimize risks for medicines containing pseudoephedrine and will re-examine its opinion on generic medicines following a request.

medicine2 years ago

Advancements in CRISPR Medicine: Meeting Highlights and Global Accessibility Challenges

The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has recommended the approval of seven new medicines, including Casgevy, the first medicine using CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing technology, for the treatment of transfusion dependent beta-thalassemia and severe sickle cell disease. Other recommended medicines include Skyclarys for Friedreich's ataxia, Velsipity for ulcerative colitis, and four generic medicines. The CHMP also confirmed the non-renewal of a conditional marketing authorization for Blenrep. Additionally, extensions of therapeutic indications were recommended for four medicines, and positive opinions were adopted for two medicines intended for use outside the EU. The CHMP has also recommended the suspension of marketing authorizations for certain generic medicines tested by Synapse Labs Pvt. Ltd due to irregularities in study data.

European Approval of ALS Drug AMX0035 Faces Review Hurdle
healthcare3 years ago

European Approval of ALS Drug AMX0035 Faces Review Hurdle

Amylyx Pharmaceuticals faces a second round of questions from the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) in its bid to have AMX0035 approved as a treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in Europe. The company will respond to the questions and expects an opinion from the committee by mid-2023. The EMA will consider that opinion in its decision on AMX0035’s potential approval.