Close to 90% of the FDA’s 2021 first half novel approvals were cleared in the US before Europe, while the EU’s EMA acted first on only 15% of its first half marketing authorizations for new active substances. Exclusive Pink Sheet analysis explores use of expedited review schemes, special pathways and other comparative trends.

The first-in-class, novel antifungal for vaginal yeast infections will enter a genericized market, but also one with strong demand for better therapeutic options.

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Scynexis obtained US FDA approval of ibrexafungerp, from the first novel class of antifungals in 20 years, and plans to use a contractor for US marketing of Brexafemme for vaginal yeast infections caused by Candida fungi.