Now that the analysis of Pfizer’s postmarketing trial for Xeljanz is complete, though, application reviews of other products will likely be completed. The Xelijanz study revealed elevated risk of heart-related events, cancer, blood clots and death, resulting in a class-wide indication restriction and a revised boxed warning.

Real-world cases of retinal vasculitis linked with Syfovre for geographic atrophy in age-related macular degeneration may have resulted from a material used in a specific filter needle, the US firm revealed, as analysts remained optimistic on the product.

Geron’s highly anticipated telomerase inhibitor has been given a user fee date by the US Food and Drug Administration next year and will also be subject to an advisory committee meeting, despite largely positive analyst sentiment on clinical results to date.