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ICYMI: New approvals by the FDA in 2021 offer greater treatment options for patients

By Richard Moscicki, M.D.  |    January 26, 2022
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a total of 60 new drugs in 2021. A new report from the FDA catalogs 50 new approvals by the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER)....   Read More

2020 FDA approvals show innovation despite COVID-19 pandemic challenges

By Andrew Powaleny  |    January 26, 2021
A new report from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notes that the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) approved 53 novel drugs last year. These figures are in addition to...   Read More

Report: More than 1,300 medicines and vaccines in development to help fight cancer

By Andrew Powaleny  |    December 15, 2020
Over the last 30 years, significant progress has been made in the fight against cancer. Researchers have expanded their understanding of how cancer develops and how to target medicines for specific...   Read More

New report shows more than 400 medicines and vaccines in development to tackle infectious diseases, including COVID-19

By Andrew Powaleny  |    July 21, 2020
Throughout history, infectious diseases caused by pathogens such as bacteria or viruses have taken a devastating toll on the lives and security of people around the world. With the ongoing COVID-19...   Read More

New report explores setbacks that bring future cancer success stories

By Giovanni Caforio, M.D.  |    July 16, 2020
Conversations and healthy debate about issues facing the biopharmaceutical industry and the health care system are critical to addressing the important work we do for patients. The Catalyst welcomes...   Read More

What scientific experts are saying about vaccine safety

By Andrew Powaleny  |    June 4, 2020
Vaccines have played a critical role in reducing the spread of, and in some cases, eliminating the threat of many devastating infectious diseases. They are often cited as second only to clean...   Read More

New report shows nearly 260 vaccines in development, including dozens for COVID-19

By Andrew Powaleny  |    April 23, 2020
Vaccines represent some of the most impactful advances in public health, helping to prevent the spread of many infectious diseases and, in many parts of the world, eliminating some of the most...   Read More

R&D Focus: New report shows nearly 600 medicines in development for pediatric patients

By Andrew Powaleny  |    February 13, 2020
America’s biopharmaceutical researchers are committed to studying, developing and testing medicines to meet the unique needs of pediatric patients. New treatment options for infants, children and...   Read More

ICYMI: 2019 brings innovative medicines to patients

By Andrew Powaleny  |    January 17, 2020
New reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) show a total of 55 novel new medicines were approved in 2019. Among these, 48 were approved by the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research...   Read More

PhRMA comments to Congress on Cures 2.0 call to action

By Anne McDonald Pritchett, PhD  |    December 18, 2019
As new therapies continue to revolutionize the treatment of many diseases, it is positive news that policymakers in Washington are discussing ways to ensure patient access to new treatments and...   Read More

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