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Updated Aug 29, 2026

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FDA Approves Janssen's Stelara for Pediatric Colitis Use

FDA approves Stelara for paediatric UC in patients aged 2+, using an adult-data extrapolation plus paediatric PK pathway that sets a precedent for biologic sponsors.

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FDA Approves Janssen's Stelara for Pediatric Colitis Use
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Takeda's Mimrylo Gains FDA Approval for Polycythemia Vera

FDA approves Takeda's Mimrylo (rusfertide), the first hepcidin mimetic for polycythemia vera, following priority review and Phase 3 VERIFY trial data.

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Takeda's Mimrylo Gains FDA Approval for Polycythemia Vera
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FDA, ISoP Workshop Targets Oncology Dosage Optimization

FDA and ISoP's November 2023 workshop advances model-informed dosage optimization as a core regulatory expectation for oncology development.

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FDA, ISoP Workshop Targets Oncology Dosage Optimization
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FDA, PDA Host 33rd Joint Conference on CGMP Quality

FDA and PDA's 33rd Joint Regulatory Conference addresses CGMP quality systems, data integrity, aging facilities, and supplier oversight across three days in September 2024.

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FDA, PDA Host 33rd Joint Conference on CGMP Quality
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FDA Workshop Advances PBPK Modeling for Bioequivalence

FDA's PBPK workshop signals growing regulatory acceptance of absorption modeling to support BE submissions, biowaivers, and pediatric BA assessments.

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FDA Workshop Advances PBPK Modeling for Bioequivalence
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AbbVie Files EMA Bid for Subcutaneous SKYRIZI in Crohn’s

AbbVie files with EMA for subcutaneous SKYRIZI induction in Crohn's, raising comparability and fill-finish questions for biologics manufacturers.

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AbbVie Files EMA Bid for Subcutaneous SKYRIZI in Crohn’s
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FDA Updates Withdrawn Product-Specific Guidance List

FDA updated its CDER withdrawn product-specific guidances list on August 28, requiring ANDA sponsors to audit pipelines for strategy gaps.

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FDA Updates Withdrawn Product-Specific Guidance List
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CDT Equity Validates AI-Driven Crystal Structures for Drugs

CDT Equity confirms AI-identified crystal structures show improved stability, solubility, and manufacturability, with patents filed to extend IP life.

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CDT Equity Validates AI-Driven Crystal Structures for Drugs
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B. Braun Recalls Sodium Chloride Lots Over Zinc Oxide

B. Braun recalls three lots of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP over zinc oxide particulate, distributed nationwide Feb–Aug 2026.

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B. Braun Recalls Sodium Chloride Lots Over Zinc Oxide
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Teva Bids $125M for BioXcel’s IGALMI in Bankruptcy Sale

Teva bids $57.5M upfront for BioXcel's dexmedetomidine sublingual film via Section 363 bankruptcy auction, with up to $125M total consideration.

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Teva Bids $125M for BioXcel’s IGALMI in Bankruptcy Sale
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Celularity Signs U.S. Deal with MuseCell for Dezawa Cells

Celularity's Florham Park cGMP site will manufacture Dezawa MuseCells and derived products for MCI, with $300M in projected purchases over five years.

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Celularity Signs U.S. Deal with MuseCell for Dezawa Cells