EMA Recommends EU Approval For Averoa’s Xoanacyl And Four Other Drugs

The European Medicines Agency has recommended five drugs for EU-wide approval , including Averoa’s Xoanacyl for concomitant hyperphosphatemia. Two companies have withdrawn their marketing authorization applications.

The European medicines agency has backed five products for marketing authorization in the EU and rejected another. (Shutterstock)

Santen Oy’s Ryjunea (atropine) hybrid product for slowing the progression of myopia along with three biosimilar products have also drawn a thumbs up from the European Medicines Agency. Meanwhile, Eli Lily’s Kinsula (donanemab) was rejected amid safety concerns.

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