Adakveo (crizanlizumab-tmca) from Novartis is FDA indicated for reducing the number of vaso-occlusive crises in people aged 16 years and older with sickle cell disease. Novartis describes it as “the first and only once-monthly medication to reduce the number of pain crises in sickle cell disease.” The drug works by inhibiting selectin, a group of carbohydrate-binding transmembrane molecules…

The Galien Foundation has revealed its latest nominees for the 2021 Prix Galien USA Award highlighting innovations in biotechnology, pharmaceutical agents, medical technology and digital health products. Entrants to the competition must have received FDA approval within the past five years and demonstrate exceptional therapeutic potential. The Galien Foundation does not use financial data to…