FDA approves first gene therapy for high-risk, non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer

FDA debuts precheck manufacturing program to boost domestic drug development

FDA has launched a venture in onshoring domestic drug development called the Precheck Pilot Program.

February 06, 2026

FDA issues a boxed warning for capecitabine and fluorouracil on risks associated with DPD deficiency

FDA announced recent updates to the product labeling of capecitabine (Xeloda) and fluorouracil (5-FU) related to risks associated with dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase deficiency.

February 06, 2026

Vol.52 No.05

Cancer Policy

FDA delays drug reviews in new voucher program amid safety, efficacy concerns

The reviews of two drugs granted priority review via FDA’s new priority voucher program, Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher (CNPV) Pilot Program, have been delayed.

January 30, 2026

Vol.52 No.04

By Claire Marie Porter

Drugs & Targets

FDA approves Darzalex Faspro as quad regimen for all newly diagnosed MM

FDA has approved Darzalez Faspro (daratumumab and hyaluronidase-fihj) in combination with bortezomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone for the treatment of adult patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma who are ineligible for autologous stem cell transplant. D-VRd is the only anti-CD38 antibody-based regimen with approved indications across newly diagnosed patients, regardless of transplant eligibility.

January 30, 2026

Vol.52 No.04

Clinical

Premarin’s 84-year hold on the market ends as FDA approves a generic version
Trade secret protections helped the hormone drug resist generic entry and outlast safety controversies—including link to cancer

A story is told that after first obtaining approval for marketing Premarin in 1942, Wyeth Laboratories didn’t lock up the secret recipe for making the hormonal drug in a company safe, to be guarded by patent lawyers.

January 23, 2026

Vol.52 No.03

By Claire Marie Porter

Drugs & Targets

FDA issues draft guidance on MRD and CR as primary endpoints in MM drug trials to support accelerated approval

FDA has issued a draft guidance for industry that provides recommendations to sponsors about using minimal residual disease and complete response as primary endpoints in trials evaluating drugs and biologics intended to treat patients with multiple myeloma to support approval under the accelerated approval regulations.

January 23, 2026

Vol.52 No.03

FDA approves first gene therapy for high-risk, non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer

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FDA approves first gene therapy for high-risk, non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer

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Premarin’s 84-year hold on the market ends as FDA approves a generic versionTrade secret protections helped the hormone drug resist generic entry and outlast safety controversies—including link to cancer

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Premarin’s 84-year hold on the market ends as FDA approves a generic version
Trade secret protections helped the hormone drug resist generic entry and outlast safety controversies—including link to cancer