Praxis’ Mid-Stage Triumph Propels Advancement of Novel Epilepsy Drug

Praxis Precision Medicines, PRAX-628, Functionally Selective Small Molecule, Hyperexcitable State of Sodium Channels, Adult Focal Onset Epilepsy Treatment, Phase IIa Proof of Concept Study Success, Second Half of 2024 Efficacy Study Planned

Medicare Partially Covers Weight Loss Drugs Amidst High Price Concerns and Future Negotiation Prospects

Medicare, Obesity drugs, Wegovy, Semaglutide, Price negotiation, Affordability, Accessibility, Premium increases, Utilization management

FDA Greenlights Idorsia’s Aprocitentan (Tryvio) for Resistant Hypertension Patients

FDA approval, Idorsia, Aprocitentan, Tryvio, Resistant hypertension, Endothelin receptor antagonist, Systolic blood pressure, Uncontrolled hypertension, Combination therapy, Clinical trials, PRECISION study, Recommended dosage: 12.5 mg, Availability: Second half of 2024, Edema and fluid retention side effects

Lonza Acquires Roche’s Massive Biologics Production Facility in Vacaville, California for $1.2 Billion

Lonza, Roche, Genentech, Biologics Manufacturing Site, Vacaville/ California, $1.2 Billion Deal, Large-Scale Commercial Mammalian Products, Expansion Plans ($561 Million), Capacity Utilization, Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs), Global Biologics Market Growth

FDA Unexpectedly Postpones Approval Decision for Eli Lilly’s Donanemab, Schedules AdComm Review

Donanemab, Eli Lilly, FDA delay, Approval postponement, Peripheral and Central Nervous System Drugs Advisory Committee (PCNS), Safety and efficacy review, Clinical trial results, Brain swelling and bleeding side effects, Accelerated approval declined, Leqembi and Aduhelm precedent, Full approval anticipated, Accelerated approval rejected.