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CHMP meeting highlights: April 2024

European Pharmaceutical Review

Last week, the US FDA approved a new gene therapy for eligible adults with haemophilia B. The committee also recommended the biosimilar medicine Wezenla (ustekinumab) to treat of plaque psoriasis. Generic medicine Eribulin Baxter (eribulin) was also granted a positive opinion by the committee, to treat breast cancer and liposarcoma.

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Abilify generic availability, cost, and dosage

The Checkup by Singlecare

Abilify first received FDA approval in 2002. Although Abilify is well known by its brand name, an Abilify generic is available. The generic name of Abilify is aripiprazole, commonly prescribed for mental health conditions. Aripiprazole was approved by the FDA in 2015. 9 out of 10 prescriptions are filled for generics.

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Lexapro generic availability, cost, and dosage

The Checkup by Singlecare

Lexapro was approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2002. A Lexapro generic, called escitalopram, has been available since 2012. Continue reading to learn more about Lexapro and its generic escitalopram. What are the differences between brand name and generic Lexapro? In 2020, an estimated 6.3

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