Estimated FDA User Fee Review Goals For Pending NDAs/BLAs
This article was originally published in Pharmaceutical Approvals Monthly
Executive Summary
User fee goals are calculated based on the date of receipt. For applications submitted Oct. 1, 2012 and later, the timeframes are extended two months, to 12 months for standard review new molecular entitites and novel biologic entities and eight months for priority review NMEs and NBEs. Resubmissions with significant new data or analyses have a six-month goal. FDA may extend review timelines by three months.
SponsorProduct |
Class/Indication |
Submission/Receipt Date |
Advisory Committee Status |
Estimated User Fee Goal |
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Applications With User Fee Review Goals In April, May & June 2013 |
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Alcon (Novartis) Simbrinza Brinzolamide/brimonidinea |
Fixed combination of the ophthalmic solution formulations of the carbonic anhydrase inhibitor (Azopt) and alpha-2 adrenergic agonist (Alphagan) for treatment of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension |
6/19/2012 |
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4/19/2013 (assuming standard review) Approved 4/19/2013 |
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Allergan (MAP Pharmaceuticals) Levadex Dihydroergotamine |
Ergot alkaloid formulated for oral inhalation using MAP’s TEMPO inhaler for acute treatment of migraine in adults |
Announced 10/16/2012 (Resubmission following 3/26/2012 “complete response” letter; NDA submission announced 5/26/2011 under 505(b)(2) pathway) |
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4/15/2013 “Complete response” letter announced 4/16/2013 |
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Astellas/Genentech Tarceva Erlotiniba |
New indication for the epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor for first-line treatment of locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer patients with tumors that have EGFR-activating mutations |
Announced 11/20/2012 Companion diagnostic, Roche Molecular Diagnostics’ cobas EGFR Mutation Test, submitted to CDRH |
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5/20/2013 or earlier (Priority review assigned) Approved 5/14/2013 |
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AstraZeneca Nexium Esomeprazolea
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New claim for the proton pump inhibitor for reduction in risk of low-dose aspirin-associated peptic ulcers and peptic ulcer bleeding |
12/2012 (Response to 6/2011 “complete response” letter; first action letter announced 6/1/2010) |
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6/2013 |
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Delcath Systems Melblez Kit Melphalan chemosaturation system |
Drug/device combination comprising high-dose Melblez (melphalan) chemotherapy with the Delcath Hepatic Delivery System for liver-targeted treatment of unresectable ocular melanoma that is metastatic to the liver (revised to exclude cutaneous melanoma, at FDA’s recommendation, from original inidication for unresectable metastatic melanoma in the liver) |
8/15/2012 (FDA refused to file original 12/2010 NDA submission) |
Advisory committee 5/2/2013 voted 16-0 against approval |
6/15/2013 (Priority review denied) |
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Depomed Sefelsa Gabapentin extended-release (formerly known as Serada) |
Extended-release formulation of the antipsychotic, using Depomed’s Acuform oral delivery technology to target ER delivery to the upper GI tract when dosed with food, for non-hormonal treatment of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms due to menopause |
7/31/2012 |
Advisory committee 3/4/2013 voted 12-2 against recommending approval |
5/31/2013 (Standard review assigned) Depomed will cease spending on Sefelsa until it sees “a positive direction.” |
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Endo (formerly Indevus)/Bayer (formerly Schering AG) Aveed Testosterone undeconate (formerly Nebido) |
Long-acting oil-based depot intramuscular injection formulation of testosterone for replacement therapy in adult men with conditions associated with deficient or absent testosterone (male hypogonadism) |
11/2012 (Response to 12/2/2009 “complete response” letter; previously “approvable” 2008; NDA originally submitted 2007) |
Advisory committee 4/18/2013 voted 9-9 that safety acceptable but 17-1 that risk mitigation plans are insufficient |
5/2013 |
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Gilead Sciences Cobicistata |
Mechanism-based inhibitor of cytochrome P450 3A that acts as a pharmacoenhancer to boost protease and integrase inhibitor activity (also a component of Gilead’s “Quad” fixed-dose combination Sirturo) for treatment of HIV infection |
6/28/2012 |
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4/28/2013 (Standard review assigned) “Complete response” letter announced 4/29/2013 |
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Gilead Sciences/Japan Tobacco Elvitegravira |
Integrase inhibitor (also a component of Gilead’s “Quad” fixed-dose combination Sirturo) for treatment of HIV infection |
6/27/2012 |
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4/27/2013 (Standard review assigned) “Complete response” letter announced 4/29/2013 |
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GlaxoSmithKline/Theravance Breo Ellipta Fluticasone furoate/vilanterolb (formerly known as Relovair) |
Once-daily inhaled combination of the corticosteroid and the novel long-acting beta2 agonist, administered by the Ellipta dry powder inhaler, for long-term maintenance treatment of airflow obstruction in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, including chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema, and to reduce exacerbations of COPD in patients with a history of exacerbations |
7/12/2012 |
Advisory committee 4/17/2013 voted 9-4 to support maintenance approval and 9-4 to support exacerbation use (later revised to 8-5) |
5/13/2013 Approved 5/10/2013 |
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GlaxoSmithKline Dabrafenibb |
BRAF inhibitor for single-agent treatment of unresectable or metastatic melanoma with BRAF V600 mutations as detected by an FDA-approved test |
7/30/2012 bioMerieux submitted a PMA for a companion diagnostic to detect BRAF600E and K mutations |
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5/30/2013 (assuming standard review) |
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GlaxoSmithKline Q-Pan H5N1 Vaccine, influenza A H5N1/AS03 adjuvantb |
Pandemic influenza A H5N1 (“bird flu”) vaccine formulated with GSK’s novel AS03 adjuvant system containing tocopherol and squalene in an oil and water emulsion for immunization of adults age 18 and older who are at increased risk of exposure or during an epidemic |
Announced 3/5/2012 (BLA seeks accelerated approval) |
Advisory committee 11/14/2012 voted 14-0 that immunogenicity and safety data support approval |
4/15/2013 or earlier (if FDA extended goal from 1/5/2013 or earlier) “Complete response” letter announced 3/25/2013 |
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GlaxoSmithKline Trametinibb |
MEK inhibitor for single-agent treatment of unresectable or metastatic melanoma with BRAF V600 mutations as detected by an FDA-approved test |
8/2/2012 bioMerieux submitted a PMA for a companion diagnostic to detect BRAF600E and K mutations |
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6/3/2013 (Standard review assigned) Goal date extended to 9/3/2013 |
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Hanmi Pharmeceutical/Amneal Pharmaceuticals Esomeprazole strontium, delayed-release |
Salt of AstraZeneca’s proton pump inhibitor Nexium (esomeprazole magnesium) for use in acid-related gastrointestinal conditions including erosive esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and reduction in risk of NSAID-associated gastrointestinal ulcers |
10/29/2012 (Full response to 11/15/2011 “complete response” letter; originally submitted 10/15/2010) Submitted under 505(b)(2) pathway |
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4/29/2013 Tentatively approved 4/29/2013 |
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Johnson & Johnson (Janssen Ortho Biotech) Simponi Golimumaba |
New indication for the anti-tumor necrosis factor alpha monoclonal antibody for treatment of adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis who had inadequate response to conventional therapy or who require continuous steroid therapy |
7/2012 |
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5/2013 Approved 5/15/2013 |
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Merck Liptruzet Ezetimibe/atorvastatina (formerly Atozet and MK-0653C) |
Fixed-dose combination of the intestinal cholesterol absorption inhibitor and the statin for treatment of primary or mixed hyperlipidemia |
11/5/2012 (Full response to 2/29/2012 “complete response” letter; originally submitted 9/2/2009) (Submitted under the 505(b)(2) pathway) |
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5/5/2013 Approved 5/3/2013 |
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Merck Sugammadexb (Previously known as Bridion) |
Selective relaxant binding agent to reverse neuromuscular blockade induced by rocuronium and vecuronium as part of general anesthesia during surgical procedures |
Q4 2012 (FDA acceptance of filing announced 1/7/2013; resubmission after “not approvable” letter announced 8/1/2008; originally submitted autumn 2007) |
Advisory committee review scheduled for 7/18/2013 |
Late Spring 2013 (Priority review assigned) (Goal date extended to late summer 2013) |
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Navidea Pharmaceuticals (formerly Neoprobe) Lymphoseek Technetium Tc 99m tilmanoceptb
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Radiolabelled receptor-targeted diagnostic tracing agent for use in connection with gamma detection devices in a surgical oncology procedure, Intraoperative Lymphatic Mapping, to help stage solid tumor cancers (breast cancer and melanoma) by identifying the lymph nodes that drain from a primary tumor, which have the highest probability of harboring cancer |
10/30/2012 (Class 2 response to 9/10/2012 “complete response” letter; original NDA submission announced 8/10/2011) |
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4/30/2013 Approved 3/13/2013 |
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Novartis Ilaris Canakinumaba |
New indication for the interleukin-1 beta blocker for treatment of systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis |
11/7/2012 |
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5/7/2013 Approved 5/9/2013 |
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Novartis TOBI Podhaler Tobramycin inhalation powdera (also known as TIP) |
Dry powder inhalation formulation of the aminoglycoside antibiotic (available as a solution for inhalation as TOBI) for management of cystic fibrosis patients infected with Pseudomonas aeruginosa |
11/27/2012 (Response to 10/19/2012 “complete response” letter; originally submitted 12/21/2011) |
Advisory committee 9/5/2012 voted 13-1 that safety and efficacy had been shown |
5/27/2013 Approved 3/22/2013 |
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Noven Pharmaceuticals (Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical) Paroxetine mesylate (also known as LDMP) |
Low-dose mesylate salt of paroxetine (LMDP), a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, for non-hormonal treatment of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms of menopause |
Announced 8/29/2012 |
Advisory committee 3/4/2013 voted 10-4 that the overall risk/benefit ratio is not acceptable |
6/28/2013 |
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Raptor Pharmaceutical Procysbi Cysteamine, delayed-release (also known as RP103) |
Delayed-release enteric coated microbead formulation of the cystine-depleting agent with twice-daily dosing, less frequent than immediate-release cysteamine (Mylan’s Cystagon), in capsules that can be broken to sprinkle on food, for treatment of the orphan lysosomal storage disease nephropathic cystinosis in adults and children six years and older |
3/30/2012 (Submitted under 505(b)(2) pathway) |
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4/30/2013 (Priority review denied) (Goal date extended from 1/30/2013) Approved 4/30/2013 |
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Roche Actemra Tocilizumaba |
New claim for the interleukin-6 receptor inhibitor for treatment of polyarticular-course juvenile idiopathic arthritis |
6/29/2012 |
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4/29/2013 (assuming standard review) Approved 4/29/2013 |
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Sanofi Pasteur Fluzone QIV IM Vaccine, influenza (quadrivalent)a |
Quadrivalent intramuscular inactivated formulation of the influenza vaccine that includes both A strains from trivalent Fluzone as well as two B strains, B/Victoria and B/Yamagata, for prophylaxis of influenza in adults and children six months of age and older |
9/2012 |
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Q2 2013 |
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Sucampo Pharmaceuticals/Takeda Pharmaceuticals USA Amitiza Lubiprostonea |
New indication for the oral chloride channel activator for treatment of opioid-induced constipation in patients with chronic, non-cancer pain |
7/20/2012 |
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4/22/2013 (Priority review granted) (Goal date extended from 1/2013) Approved 4/19/2013 |
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Titan Pharmaceuticals/Braeburn Pharmaceuticals Probuphine Buprenorphine implant |
Long-acting subdermal implant formulation of buprenorphine (available in sublingual tablets) using Titan’s ProNeura continuous drug delivery system for six months of maintenance treatment of opioid dependence in adults |
Announced 10/29/2012 (Submitted under the 505(b)(2) pathway) |
Advisory committtee 3/21/2013 voted 10-4 (one abstention) to recommend approval |
4/30/2013 (Priority review granted) “Complete response” letter announced 4/30/2013 |
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Valeant Pharmaceuticals/Kaken Pharmaceutical Efinaconazoleb (formerly IDP-108) |
Triazole antifungal formulated as a non-lacquer 10% topical solution for treatment of distal lateral subungual onychomycosis |
7/2012 |
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5/26/2013 (Standard review assigned) |
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Warner Chilcott Delzicol Mesalaminea |
New 400 mg delayed-release capsule formulation of the aminosalicylate that does not contain the plasticizer dibutyl phthalate (to replace the company’s Asacol mesalamine brand) for treatment of mild to moderately active ulcerative colitis and maintenance of remission of ulcerative colitis |
8/1/2012 |
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6/1/2013 (Standard review assigned) Approved 2/1/2013 |
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Recently Announced NDA/BLA Submissions |
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Celgene Abraxane Paclitaxel, protein-bound particlesa |
New indication for the solvent-free, albumin-bound taxane formulation in combination with gemcitabine for treatment of treatment-naïve metastatic pancreatic cancer patients |
3/2013 |
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Q4 2013 |
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Celgene Apremilastb |
Phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitor for treatment of adult patients with active psoriatic arthritis |
3/2013 |
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3/2014 (assuming standard review) |
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Celgene Revlimid Lenalidomidea |
New indication for the oral immunomodulatory drug for treatment of relapsed and refractory mantle cell lymphoma after prior therapy that included bortezomib |
12/2012 |
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6/5/2013 (Priority review granted) |
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Genentech (Roche) Obinutuzumabb (also known as GA101) |
Glycoengineered type II anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody modified with GlycoMAb technology for use in combination with chlorambucil for treatment of previously untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia patients with co-existing medical conditions (co-morbidities) |
Announced 5/15/2013 |
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1/15/2014 or earlier (if priority review); 5/15/2014 or earlier (if standard) |
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Pharming/Santarus Ruconest Human C1 esterase inhibitor, recombinantb |
Recombinant version of the human protein C1 esterase inhibitor produced with Pharming’s transgenic technology for intravenous treatment of acute angioedema attacks in patients with hereditary angioedema |
Announced 4/17/2013 (Previous BLA submission received “refuse to file” letter 2/2011) |
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4/17/2014 or earlier |
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Trimel Pharmaceuticals CompleoTRT Testosterone, intranasal |
Bioadhesive intrasal gel formulation of testosterone with “no touch” targeted delivery to avoid skin-to-skin transference for treatment of testosterone deficiency in men |
Annnounced 4/30/3013 |
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3/3/2014 or earlier (Standard review expected) |
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Applications With User Fee Goals In July 2013 And Beyond |
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AbbVie Levodopa/carbidopa intestinal gela (also known as LCIG and, outside U.S., Duodopa) |
Gel formulation of levodopa and carbidopa administered directly to the small intestine via a procedurally implanted tube connected for a portable pump for up to 16 hours of continuous drug delivery for treatment of advanced Parkinson’s disease |
Late 12/2012 |
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10/2013 (if standard review); 6/2013 (if priority) |
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Actelion Opsumit Macitentanb |
Oral dual endothelin receptor antagonist for treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension |
10/19/2012 |
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10/21/2013 (Standard review assigned) |
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Alimera Sciences/pSivida Iluvien Fluocinolone acetonide, intravitreal inserta
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Extended-release intravitreal insert formulation of the corticosteroid that delivers sub-microgram levels of drug for up to 36 months for treatment of chronic diabetic macular edema (originally submitted for treatment of DME) |
Announced 4/1/2013 (Resubmission after “complete response” letter announced 11/11/2011; previous CRL received 12/2010) |
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10/1/2013 or earlier (if Class 2 resubmission); 6/1/2013 or earlier (if Class 1) |
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AMAG Pharmaceuticals Feraheme Ferumoxytola |
Broader indication for the iron oxide injection, expanding from the original indication, treatment of iron deficiency anemia in adults with chronic kidney disease, to treatment of all adult patients with IDA who have failed or could not tolerate oral iron treatment |
Announced 12/24/2012 |
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10/24/2013 or earlier (assuming standard review) |
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Amarin Vascepa Icosapent ethyla |
Expanded indication for the pure-EPA omega-3 prescription product (approved for severe hypertriglyceridemia, or TG ≥ 500 mg/dL) to treat adults with high triglycerides (TG ≥ 200 mg/dL and < 500 mg/dL) and mixed dyslipidemia |
Announced 2/26/2013 |
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12/26/2013 or earlier (assuming standard review) |
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Antares Pharma Otrexup Methotrexate |
Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug formulated for Antares’ Medi-Ject parenteral drug delivery system for subcutaneous administration with improved systemic availability compared with oral dosing for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, poly-articular-course juvenile RA and moderate to severe psoriasis |
Announced 12/17/2012 |
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10/14/2013 (Standard review assigned) |
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Astellas Pharma Mycamine Micafungina |
Expanded patient population for the I.V. echinocandin antifungal to include pediatric patients aged four months to 16 years old for treatment of candidemia, acute disseminated candidiasis, candida peritonitis and abscesses and esophageal candidiasis and prophylaxis of candida infections in patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation |
9/2012 |
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7/2013 |
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Astellas Pharma Tacrolimusa, extended-release |
Once-daily oral capusule formulation of the calcineurin inhibitor immunosuppressant (Astellas’ Prograf, dosed every 12 hours) for the prophylaxis of organ rejection in adult kidney transplant recipients and adult male liver transplant recipients |
Announced 9/24/2012 |
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7/21/2013 |
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Auxilium Xiaflex Collagenase clostridium histolyticuma |
New indication for the highly purified combination of two subtypes of collagenase for treatment of Peyronie’s disease |
Announced 11/7/2012 |
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9/6/2013 (Priority review denied) |
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AVEO Oncology/Astellas Pharma Tivopath Tivozanibb |
Oral tyrosine kinase inhibitor that targets vascular endothelial growth factor receptors 1, 2 and 3 for treatment of advanced renal cell carcinoma patients who have had no prior systemic therapy |
9/28/2012 |
Advisory committee 5/2/2013 voted 13-1 that the risk/benefit profile was not favorable |
7/28/2013 |
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Baxter International BAX 326b Factor IX, recombinant (rFIX) |
Recombinant Factor IX protein for treatment and prophylaxis of bleeding episodes in patients with hemophilia B (also known as Christmas disease) who are over 12 years of age |
Announced 9/4/2012 |
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7/4/2013 or earlier (assuming standard review) |
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Baxter International Feiba NF Anti-inhibitor coagulant complexa |
New use of the nanofiltered and vapor heated anti-inhibitor coagulant complex for prophylactic treatment of patients with hemophilia A or B with inhibitors to factor replacement therapy |
Announced 2/26/2013 |
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12/26/2013 or earlier |
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Bayer HealthCare Riociguatb |
Soluble guanylate cyclase stimulator for oral treatment of inoperable chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension and treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension |
Announced 2/11/2013 |
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8/11/2013 or earlier (Priority review assigned) |
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Bayer/Algeta Xofigo Radium Ra 223 dichlorideb (formerly known as Alpharadin) |
Alpha particle-emitting calcimimetic radiopharmaceutical for treatment of men with symptomatic castration-resistant prostate cancer with bone metastases |
12/2012 |
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8/2013 (Priority review assigned) Approved 5/15/2013 |
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Biogen Idec/Swedish Orphan Biovitrum Alprolix Factor IX Fc fusion protein, recombinant (rFIXFc)b |
Recombinant clotting factor developed using Biogen Idec’s monomeric Fc fusion technology to extend Factor IX’s circulating half-life, for long-lasting (every one to two weeks) treatment of hemophilia B |
Q4 2012 |
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Q4 2013 (Priority review request denied)
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Biogen Idec/Swedish Orphan Biovitrum Eloctate Factor VIII Fc fusion protein, recombinantb |
Long-acting recombinant clotting factor formulation of Factor VIII using Biogen Idec’s monomeric Fc fusion technology to prolong circulating half-life for once- or twice-weekly injection for treatment of hemophilia A |
Announced 3/12/2013 |
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3/12/2014 or earlier (Standard review assigned) |
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BioMarin Vimizim Elosulfase alfab (also known as BMN-110) |
Enzyme replacement therapy addressing deficient activity of N-acetylgalactosamine-6-sulfatase (GALNS) for treatment of the lysosomal storage disease Mucopolysaccharidosis Type IVA (MPS IVA, also called Morquio A Syndrome) |
Announced 4/1/2013 |
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12/1/2013 or earlier (if priority review); 4/1/2014 or earlier (if standard) |
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Boehringer Ingelheim Afatinibb |
Irreversible blocker of the ErbB family, which includes epidermal growth factor receptor, HER2 and ErbB4, for first-line treatment of locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer with an EGFR mutation as detected by an FDA-approved test |
Announced 1/16/2013 Qiagen submitted a PMA for a companion diagnostic, the therascreen EGFR RGQ PCR kit |
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7/2013 (Priority review assigned) |
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Boehringer Ingelheim/Lilly Empagliflozinb |
Sodium glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitor for treatment of type 2 diabetes in adults |
Announced 3/25/2013 |
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3/25/2014 or earlier (assuming standard review) |
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Ceptaris Therapeutics (formerly Yaupon Therapeutics) Mechlorethamine gel |
Topical gel formulation of the chemotherapeutic agent for treatment of early stage (stages I-IIA) mycosis fungoides, a type of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma |
Announced 2/27/2013 (NDA resubmission following 5/2012 “complete response” letter; NDA originally submitted 7/2011) |
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8/27/2013 or earlier |
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Cubist Pharmaceuticals Entereg Alvimopana |
Expanded indication for the peripherally acting mu-opioid receptor antagonist, currently approved for patients undergoing surgery for colorectal disease, to accelerate gastrointestinal recovery following any surgery that includes a bowel resection with primary anastomosis |
Announced 12/21/2012 |
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10/21/2013 or earlier (if standard review) |
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Ferring Pharmaceuticals Misoprostol vaginal insert |
Controlled-release removable formulation of the prostaglandin for decreasing time to vaginal delivery in women with an unfavorable cervix (a cervix that has not yet softened or thinned so that dilation can take place) when used in sequential regimen with oxytocin augmentation, if needed |
Announced 10/23/2012 |
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8/23/2013 or earlier (assuming standard review) |
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Forest Laboratories/Gedeon Richter Cariprazineb |
Dopamine D3-preferring D3/D2 receptor partial agonist for treatment of schizophrenia and acute treatment of manic or mixed episodes associated with Bipolar I Disorder |
Announced 11/28/2012 |
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11/28/2013 or earlier (assuming standard review) |
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Forest Laboratories/Pierre Fabre Levomilnacipranb (also known as 1S, 2R-milnacipran) |
Enantiomer of the racemic serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor milnacipran (Forest’s fibromyalgia therapy Savella) formulated for sustained release for once-daily treatment of major depressive disorder in adults |
Announced 9/27/2012 |
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7/27/2013 or earlier |
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GE Healthcare [18F]flutemetamolb |
Amyloid imaging agent for positron emission tomography (PET) for use in the visual detection of beta amyloid in the brains of adult patients with cognitive impairment who are being evaluated for Alzheimer’s disease or other cognitive disorders |
Q4 2012 (FDA acceptance of NDA announced 1/8/2013) |
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Q4 2013 (if standard review); Q3 2013 (if priority) |
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Gilead Sciences Sofosbuvirb |
Oral nucleotide analog inhibitor of HCV NS5B protein for once-daily treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus infection in combination with ribavirin as all-oral therapy for patients with genotype 2 and 3 HCV infection and in combination with ribavirin and pegylated interferon for use in treatment-naïve patients with genotype 1,4, 5 and 6 HCV infection |
Announced 4/8/2013 |
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12/8/2013 or earlier (if priority review); 4/8/2014 or earlier (if standard) |
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GlaxoSmithKline Albiglutideb |
Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist comprised of two copies of modified human GLP-1 fused in series to human albumin for once-weekly subcutaneous injection for treatment of type 2 diabetes |
1/14/2013 |
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1/14/2014 (if standard review); 9/14/2013 (if priority) |
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GlaxoSmithKline/Theravance Anoro Ellipta Umeclidiniumb/vilanterolb |
Fixed-dose combination of the inhaled long-acting muscarinic antagonist and long-acting beta agonist (vilanterol is also pending in combination with fluticasone as Breo) delivered by the Ellipta dry powder inhaler for long-term once-daily maintenance bronchodilator treatment of airflow obstruction in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema |
12/18/2012 |
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12/18/2013 (Standard review assigned) |
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GlaxoSmithKline Vaccine, influenza (quadrivalent)a (also known as Q-QIV) |
Quadrivalent seasonal influenza vaccine containing two influenza A strains (A/H1N1 and A/H3N2) and two influenza B strains (from the Victoria and Yamagata lineages), manufactured in Quebec, Canada, for active immunization of adults and children 3 years and older |
10/2012 |
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8/2013 (assuming standard review) |
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IntelGenx/Red Hill Biopharma Rizatriptan, oral film |
Orally disintegrating polymeric film formulation of the triptan using IntelGenx’ VersaFilm technology that is bioequivalent to Merck’s Maxalt MLT (rizatriptan orally disintegrating tablets) for treatment of migraine |
3/27/2013 Submitted under 505(b)(2) pathway |
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1/27/2014 (assuming standard review) |
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Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) Canagliflozinb/metformin |
Fixed-dose combination of the selective sodium glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitor (also pending as a single agent) and the immediate-release biguanide for treatment of type 2 diabetes |
Announced 12/12/2012 |
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Q4 2013 |
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Johnson & Johnson (Janssen)/Medivir Simeprevirb (formerly TMC435) |
NS3/4A protease inhibitor for once-daily oral use in combination with pegylated interferon and ribavirin for treatment of genotype 1 chronic hepatitis C in adult patients with compensated liver disease |
Announced 3/28/2013 |
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11/28/2013 or earlier (Priority review assigned) |
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Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) Simponi Golimumaba |
New intravenous formulation of the anti-tumor necrosis factor alpha monoclonal antibody (approved for subcutaneous injection) for treatment of adults with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis |
Announced 9/18/2012 |
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7/18/2013 or earlier (Standard review assigned) |
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Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) Stelara Ustekinumaba |
New indication for the anti-interleukin-12/23 monoclonal antibody for treatment of adult patients with active psoriatic arthritis |
11/2012 |
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9/2013 (assuming standard review) |
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Johnson & Johnson/Bayer Xarelto Rivaroxabana |
New indication for the oral Factor Xa inhibitor anticoagulant in combination with standard antiplatelet therapy to reduce the risk of stent thrombosis in Acute Coronary Syndrome patients |
Announced 9/7/2012 (Original sNDA submission, announced 5/9/2012, was withdrawn after 6/21/2012 CRL for ACS secondary prevention sNDA) |
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7/7/2013 or earlier (if standard review); 3/7/2013 or earlier (if priority) |
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Medicure Aggrastat Tirofibana |
New high dose bolus dosing regimen of the non-peptide reversible GP IIb/IIa receptor antagonist for treatment of acute coronary syndrome |
Announced 1/8/2013 |
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11/8/2013 or earlier |
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Merck/ALK-Abello MK-3641 Allergy immunotherapy sublingual tablet (AIT), ragweed pollenb |
Dissolvable oral immunotherapeutic biologic to prevent allergy symptoms by inducing protective immune response against allergies for treatment of ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia) pollen-induced allergic symptoms |
3/2013 |
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3/2014 (if standard review); 11/2013 (if priority review) |
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Merck/ALK-Abello MK-7243 Allergy immunotherapy sublingual tablet (AIT), grass pollenb |
Dissolvable oral immunotherapeutic biologic to prevent allergy symptoms by inducing protective immune response against allergies for treatment of Timothy grass (Phleum pratense) pollen-induced allergic rhinoconjunctivitis |
1/2013 |
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1/2014 (if standard review); 9/2013 (if priority) |
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Merck Suvorexantb |
Orexin receptor antagonist for treatment of insomnia patients with difficulty falling asleep (sleep onset) or staying asleep (sleep maintenance) |
9/2012-11/2012 (FDA acceptance announced 11/8/2012) |
Advisory committee review scheduled for 5/22/2013 |
7/2013-11/2013 (Standard review assigned; 12-month user fee goal applies if submitted 10/1/2012 or later) |
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Neos Therapeutics Amphetamine polistirex, orally disintegrating tab. |
Extended-release amphetamine formulation delivered in an orally disintegrating tablet using Neos’ Rapidly Disintegrating Ionic Masking (RDIM) technology for treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder |
12/28/2012 (Submitted under the 505(b)(2) pathway) |
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10/28/2013 |
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Novo Nordisk Turoctocog alfab (also known as NN7008) |
Third-generation recombinant coagulation factor VIII for prevention and treatment of bleeding in patients with hemophilia A |
Announced 10/16/2012 |
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10/16/2013 or earlier (assuming standard review) |
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Novo Nordisk Catridecacogb Factor XIII, recombinant (formerly known as NN-1841) |
Recombinant coagulation Factor XIII as an alternative to FXIII derived from human plasma as once-monthly replacement therapy for prophylaxis of bleeding episodes in patients with congenital FXIII A-subunit deficiency |
Q1 2013 (Resubmission following 12/2011 “complete response” letter; original BLA submission announced 2/23/2011) |
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Q3 2013 |
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Orexo AB Zubsolv Buprenorphine/naloxone |
Fast-dissolving sublingual tablet formulation of the partial mu-opioid receptor agonist/kappa-opioid receptor antagonist and the mu-opioid receptor antagonist with increased bioavailability allowing a lower dose, accelerated dissolve time, reduced tablet size, and improved taste compared with Reckitt Benckiser’s Suboxone slow-dissolving sublingual buprenorphine/naloxone tablet, for treatment of opioid dependence |
9/6/2012 Submitted under the 505(b)(2) pathway |
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7/6/2013 (Standard review assigned) |
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Pfizer Inc./Ligand Pharmaceuticals Bazedoxifeneb/conjugated estrogens |
Combination of the selective estrogen receptor modulator and conjugated estrogens for the treatment of non-hysterectomized women with moderate-to-severe vasomotor symptoms and vulvar and vaginal atrophy associated with menopause and for the prevention of post-menopausal osteoporosis |
10/2012 (acceptance for review announced 12/13/2012) |
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10/3/2013 (Standard review assigned) |
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Pozen PA32540 Aspirin 325 mg/ omeprazole 40 mg |
Coordinated-delivery oral tablet combining an immediate-release proton pump inhibitor layered around a pH-sensitive coating of a high-dose aspirin core for once-daily use for secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease in patients at risk for aspirin-induced ulcers |
Announced 3/27/2013 |
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1/2014 or earlier (assuming standard review) |
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Pozen PA8140 Aspirin 81 mg/ omeprazole 40 mg |
Coordinated-delivery oral tablet combining an immediate-release proton pump inhibitor layered around a pH-sensitive coating of a low-dose aspirin core for once-daily use for secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease in patients at risk for aspirin-induced ulcers |
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1/2014 or earlier (assuming standard review) |
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QRxPharma/Actavis (Watson) MoxDuo Morphine/oxycodone |
Fixed-dose combination of the opioids in an immediate-release oral capsule for treatment of moderate to severe acute pain |
Announced 2/28/2013 (Resubmission following 6/25/2012 “complete response” letter; NDA originally submitted 8/24/2011 under 505(b)(2) pathway) |
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8/26/2013 |
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Roche Actemra Tocilizumaba |
New subcutaneous formulation of the interleukin-6 receptor inhibitor for monotherapy treatment of adult rheumatoid arthritis patients who have had an inadequate response to disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs or to tumor necrosis factor inhibitors |
12/2012 |
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10/2013 (Standard review assigned) |
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Sanofi/Bayer Healthcare Lemtrada Alemtuzumaba |
Monoclonal antibody targeting the CD52 protein on T and B cells (previously approved as Campath in oncology, which is being withdrawn from market) for treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis |
11/2012 (Original 6/2012 sBLA received refuse-to-file letter 8/2012) |
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11/2013 (Standard review assigned) |
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Sanofi/Zealand Pharma Lixisenatideb (Lyxumia in Europe) |
Glucagon-like peptide-1 agonist for once-daily treatment of type 2 diabetes |
Late 12/2012 |
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Late 12/2013 or earlier (assuming standard review) |
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Seattle Genetics Adcetris Brentuximab vedotina |
Expanded use of the antibody-drug conjugate of an anti-CD30 monoclonal antibody attached by a protease-cleavable linker to the microtubule disrupting agent monomethyl auristatin E for new claims for retreatment and use beyond the approved 16 cycles of therapy for treatment of relapsed Hodgkin lymphoma and systemic anaplastic large cell lymphoma |
Announced 3/18/2013 |
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9/14/2013 (Priority review assigned) |
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Stallergenes SA Oralair Five-grass pollen extract allergy immunotherapyb |
Sublingual tablet allergy immunotherapy to prevent allergic reactions to the five most-common grass allergies, including perennial ryegrass, Kentucky bluegrass, timothy grass, orchard grass and sweet vernal grass |
12/2012-1/2013 (BLA acceptance for review announced 2/18/2013) |
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12/2013-1/2014 (if standard review); 8/2013-9/2013 (if priority) |
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Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Latuda Lurasidonea |
New indication for the atypical antipsychotic for monotherapy of adult patients with depressive episodes associated with bipolar I disorder (bipolar depression) |
Announced 9/6/2012 |
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7/6/2013 or earlier |
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Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Latuda Lurasidonea |
New indication for the atypical antipsychotic as adjunctive therapy to lithium or valproate in adult patients with depressive episodes associated with bipolar I disorder (bipolar depression) |
Announced 9/6/2012 |
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7/6/2013 or earlier |
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Sunovion (Dainippon Sumitomo)/BIAL Stedesa Eslicarbazepineb |
Voltage-gated sodium channel blocker and T-type calcium channel blocker for adjunctive treatment of partial-onset seizures in adults aged 18 years and older with epilepsy |
FDA acceptance of NDA resubmission announced 2/27/2013 (Response to 4/2010 “complete response” letter; NDA originally submitted 3/2009) |
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Q3 2013 |
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Takeda/Lundbeck Brintellix Vortioxetineb |
Multimodal antidepressant that works by receptor activity modulations and reuptake inhibition as a 5-HT3 and 5-HT7 antagonist, 5-HT1B partial agonist, 5-HT1A agonist and serotonin transporter (SERT) inhibitor, for treatment of major depressive disorder in adults |
Announced 10/2/2012 |
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10/2/2013 (Standard review assigned) |
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Teva Pharmaceutical Balugrastimb |
Long-acting recombinant granulocyte colony stimulating factor formulated with albumin-fusion technology from Human Genome Sciences to prolong plasma half-life with a profile comparable to Amgen’s Neulasta (pegfilgrastim) to reduce the risk of infection in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy who are at risk of neutropenia |
12/2012 (To resolve patent litigation with Amgen, Teva agreed not to market balugrastim in the U.S. prior to 11/10/2013) |
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12/2013 (if submitted as an NME, not a biosimilar, receiving standard review) |
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Teva Pharmaceutical Lonquex Lipegfilgrastimb (also known as XM-22) |
Long-acting recombinant granulocyte colony stimulating factor formulated with glycopegylation technology to prolong half-life as a “bio-better” agent comparable to Amgen’s Neulasta (pegfilgrastim) to reduce the risk of infection in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy who are at risk of neutropenia |
12/2012 |
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12/2013 (if submitted as an NME, not a biosimilar, receiving standard review) |
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UCB Cimzia Certolizumab pegolb |
New indication for the PEGylated monoclonal antibody targeting tumor necrosis factor-alpha for treatment of adult patients with active psoriatic arthritis |
Announced 2/20/2013 |
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12/20/2013 or earlier (assuming standard review) |
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UCB Cimzia Certolizumab pegolb |
New indication for the PEGylated monoclonal antibody targeting tumor necrosis factor-alpha for treatment of adult patients with active axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), including ankylosing spondylitis and axSpA without definitive radiographic evidence of AS (nr-axSpA) |
Announced 2/20/2013 |
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12/20/2013 or earlier (assuming standard review) |
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ViiV Healthcare (GlaxoSmithKline/Pfizer/Shionogi) Dolutegravirb |
Integrase inhibitor for the treatment of HIV infection in adults and adolescents aged 12 years and older |
12/17/2012 |
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8/17/2013 (Priority review assigned) |
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Applications Past Original User Fee Goals |
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Agile Therapeutics Twirla Ethinyl estradiol/levonorgestrel, transdermal (formerly AG200-15) |
Once-weekly low-dose combination hormonal contraceptive patch for three weeks of use followed by one week off, formulated with Agile’s Skinfusion active and peripheral adhesive system, for prevention of pregnancy |
Q2 2012 |
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Q1 2013 |
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Amylin Pharmaceuticals (acquired by Bristol-Myers Squibb) Metreleptinb |
Analog of the human hormone leptin for treatment of diabetes and/or hypertriglyceridemia in pediatric and adult patients with rare forms of lipodystrophy |
Announced 4/3/2012 (Completion of rolling BLA submission)
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1/2013 (Extension of user fee goal from 10/2012 is likely, assuming FDA granted request for priority review) |
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BioAlliance Pharma Sitavig Acyclovir |
New formulation of the antiviral using BioAlliance’s Lauriad mucoadhesive buccal tablet technology for treatment of recurrent orofacial herpes |
3/12/2012 |
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1/12/2013 Approved 4/12/2013 for recurrent herpes labialis |
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Boehringer Ingelheim Striverdi Olodaterolb |
Long-acting beta agonist formulated for use with BI’s Respimat inhaler as a single agent for once-daily treatment of airflow obstruction in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema |
5/2012 |
Advisory committee 1/29/2013 voted 15-1 (1 abstention) that efficacy and safety were shown |
3/2013 |
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Cangene (acquired through Inspiration Biopharmaceuticals’ bankruptcy proceedings 2/2013) Factor IX, recombinant (also known as IB1001) |
Intravenous recombinant Factor IX protein for treatment and prevention of bleeding episodes in patients with hemophilia B |
3/2012 (Two ongoing Phase III studies were placed on clinical hold 7/2012 due to higher than expected incidence of anti-CHO antibodies; Inspiration implemented manufacturing process changes to reduce levels of host cell protein responsible for immunological responses) |
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1/2013 (assuming standard review) “Complete response” letter issued 2/2013 |
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Merck (Schering-Plough) Implanon NXT Etonogestrela |
New device and next-generation single-rod formulation of the implantable contraceptive for prevention of pregnancy |
Application accepted by FDA 9/2009 |
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Mid-2010 |
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Novo Nordisk Ryzodeg Insulin degludecb/insulin aspart |
Soluble insulin combination of the ultra-long-acting basal insulin analog with a bolus boost of rapid-acting insulin (NovoRapid) in a fixed ratio of 70% degludec and 30% aspart for treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetes |
9/29/2011 |
Advisory committee 11/8/2012 voted 8-4 in favor of approval |
10/29/2012 (Goal date extended from 7/29/2012 for major amendment) “Complete response” letter received 2/8/2013 |
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Novo Nordisk Tresiba Insulin degludecb |
Ultra-long-acting basal insulin analog that forms multi-hexamers upon subcutaneous injection, resulting in a soluble depot, for treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetes |
9/29/2011 |
Advisory committee 11/8/2012 voted 8-4 in favor of approval |
10/29/2012 (Goal date extended from 7/29/2012 for major amendment) “Complete response” letter received 2/8/2013 |
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Octapharma AG Octagam 10% Immune globulin intravenous [human] 10% a |
New 10 percent formulation of the I.V. immune globulin, approved in a 5 percent formulation as Octagam, for treatment of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura |
Announced 9/23/2009 |
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7/23/2010 or earlier (Octagam 5% was withdrawn starting 8/2010 due to increases in thromboembolic events; FDA cleared return to market 11/3/2011) |
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Octapharma AG Octaplas Human plasma proteins, solvent/detergent treated (also known as octaplasLG) |
Cell-free therapeutic coagulation-active plasma that undergoes solvent/detergent inactivation against enveloped viruses and immune neutralization against non-enveloped viruses using ProMetic BioSciences’ prion affinity ligand gel, for the management of preoperative or bleeding patients who require replacement of multiple coagulation factors and for substitution of intentionally removed plasma, such as plasma exchange in patients with thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura |
Announced 2/24/2012 |
Advisory committee 9/20/2012 voted that efficacy was shown in preop patients (8-4, with 3 abstentions) and plasma exchange (10-2, 3 abstentions) and that safety was shown (12-3) |
10/22/2012 Approved 1/17/2013 |
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Pfizer Pristiq Desvenlafaxinea |
New indication for the serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor for treatment of moderate-to-severe vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause |
12/2010 (Response to 7/2007 “complete response” letter; sNDA originally submitted 6/2006) |
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6/2011 (Second “complete response” letter announced 9/8/2011) Discontinued 2012 |
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Protein Sciences FluBlok Influenza vaccine, recombinant hemagglutinin |
Cell culture-produced trivalent recombinant hemagglutinin influenza vaccine based on a baculovirus expression system derived from the fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) for seasonal prevention of influenza caused by viral subtypes A and B in adults aged 18 years and older |
4/28/2009 (Sponsor's full response to 8/29/2008 "complete response" letter. BLA originally submitted 4/18/2008) |
Advisory committee 11/19/2009 voted 6-5 that safety evidence was insufficient; voted 9-2 that efficacy in 18-49 year olds was shown; voted 6-5 that efficacy in adults age 50-64 was not shown; and voted 9-2 that efficacy was not shown in adults 65 years and older |
10/28/2009 (Sponsor says the vaccine is under “final review” by FDA as of 7/2012) Approved 1/16/2013 |
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Salix Pharmaceuticals/ Napo Pharmaceuticals Fulyzaq Crofelemerb |
Anti-secretory agent derived from the South American tree Croton lecheri that inhibits chloride secretion by inhibiting gut cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator protein and gut calcium-activated chloride channels for treatment of non-infectious diarrhea in patients with HIV/AIDS on anti-retroviral therapy |
Announced 12/14/2011 |
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9/5/2012 (Priority review) (User fee goal extended from 6/5/2012) Review continues past PDUFA goal to address production and control of the botanical active ingredient Approved 12/31/2012 |
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Takeda Kazano Alogliptin/metformin |
Fixed-dose combination of the dipeptidyl peptidase IV inhibitor and the biguanide for treatment of type 2 diabetes |
11/22/2011 |
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9/22/2012 Approved 1/25/2013 |
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Takeda (Millennium)/Johnson & Johnson (Ortho Biotech Oncology) Velcade Bortezomiba |
Supplemental filing based on long-term overall survival data from the VISTA trial of Velcade in combination with melphalan and prednisone (VcMP) in patients with previously untreated multiple myeloma; earlier VISTA data was the basis for FDA's 6/2008 approval of Velcade for previously untreated MM patients |
Announced 9/2/2009 |
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7/2010 or earlier |
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West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Phenylephrine, inj.a |
Formal NDA filing for injectable formulation of the vasoconstrictor and pressor drug, previously available without FDA approval (sold by Baxter HealthCare, then acquired by West-Ward 5/2011), to increase blood pressure in acute hypotensive states, such as shock and peri-operative hypotension |
1/12/2012 |
Advisory committee 9/13/2012 supported approval for peri-operative hypotension on an informal vote but voted 5-3 against approval for shock/acute hypotension |
11/9/2012 (Standard review assigned) Approved 12/20/2012 |
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Winston Civanex Zucapsaicin, 0.075% creamb |
Transient receptor potential vallinoid (TRPV-1) modulator, also known as civamide, that selectively depresses activity of type-C pain fibers for topical treatment of signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis of the knee as monotherapy or in combination with systemic pain relief medications |
6/30/2010 |
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4/30/2011
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World Health Organization Artesunate rectal suppositoriesb |
Artemisinin derivative formulated as a single-dose rectal suppository for initial pre-referral treatment of patients with acute malaria who cannot take medication by mouth and who do not have access to parenteral treatment, to stabilize patients in remote locations for transportation to definitive treatment |
11/24/2009 (Response to 5/15/2008 "approvable" letter; previously "approvable" 5/8/2007 (response submitted 11/12/2007) and 8/2/2002 (response submitted 11/4/2006). NDA initially submitted 9/24/2001 for accelerated approval.) |
Advisory committee 4/29/2010 voted 13-2 in favor of approval for patients up to age 6 and 14-1 against approval in patients older than 6 years |
5/24/2010 |
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Zogenix Zohydro ER Hydrocodone, extended-release |
Oral single-entity (without acetaminophen) extended-release formulation of the opioid using Alkermes’ SODAS delivery technology for dosing every 12 hours for around-the-clock management of moderate to severe chronic pain |
Announced 5/2/2012 |
Advisory committee 12/7/2012 voted against approval 11-2 (one abstention) |
3/1/2013 (FDA said it is unlikely to issue a decision by the goal date) |
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* Status as priority or standard review unknown a Submission for new use or new formulation of drug that sponsor already markets b New molecular entity or combination product with NME as component |