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Automated red blood cell exchange: bridging treatment gaps in sickle cell disease care

Drug Target Review

Despite recent advances in gene therapy for sickle cell disease (SCD) , automated red blood cell exchange (aRBCX) remains a cornerstone therapy that plays a vital yet underutilised role in managing complications and enhancing quality of life for millions living with this devastating condition worldwide.

Disease 52
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A Temporary Extension for the Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher with a Longer-Term Extension in Sight?

FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

Tobolowsky — The Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher program has had a bit of a tumultuous history in its 12 short years of existence. Over 50 rare pediatric disease priority review vouchers have been awarded to date. Notably, it was reauthorized in 2016 (until 2020) and in 2020 (until 2024).

Disease 64
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Fitusiran

New Drug Approvals

2] Fitusiran was approved for medical use in the United States in March 2025. [2] 1] [2] Adverse effects The US Food and Drug Administration prescription label for fitusiran contains a boxed warning for thrombotic events (blood clotting) and gallbladder disease (with some recipients requiring gallbladder removal). [2] 26 March 2025.

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Leniolisib

New Drug Approvals

5] Leniolisib was approved for medical use in the United States in March 2023. [5] 5] [7] [8] It is the first approved medication for the treatment of activated PI3K delta syndrome. [5] 5] The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) considers it to be a first-in-class medication. [9] World Health Organization (2016).

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Lower-Profile Web Intrasaccular Aneurysm Treatment Device Receives FDA Approval

The Pharma Data

based subsidiary of Terumo and a global neurovascular company, announced today the FDA Approval of the PMA Supplement for the WEB 17 System, a new addition to the WEB Aneurysm Embolization System for the treatment of intracranial wide neck bifurcation aneurysms. . ALISO VIEJO, Calif. ,

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An Evolving Regulatory Environment for Rare and Orphan Diseases

Advarra

A rare, or orphan, disease by definition affects a small percentage of the population — fewer than 200,000 people in the U.S. But the numbers add up, and taken together, rare diseases impact an estimated 30 million Americans. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval. The FDA Since 1983. FDA Expedited Programs.

Disease 52
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Metabolism of 2023 FDA Approved Small Molecules – PART 1

Metabolite Tales Blog

Metabolism of 2023 FDA Approved Small Molecules – PART 1 By Julia Shanu-Wilson 2023 was a fruitful year for drug approvals by the FDA, with a crop of 34 small molecules out of a total of 55 new drugs [1]. link] [3] FDA prescribing information for daprodustat. Basic Clin Pharmacol Toxicol. 131(5): 311- 324.