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Issue 101 August 2017

HUMAN MEDICINES

HIGHLIGHTS Key information for patients, consumers and healthcare professionals Published monthly by the European Medicines Agency

An agency of the European Union

This newsletter is addressed primarily to organisations representing patients, consumers and healthcare IN THIS ISSUE

professionals. It provides a summary of key information relating to medicines for human use published

Antivirals/anti-infectives

1

during the previous month by the European Medicines Agency.

Cancer

1

Information is selected based on recommendations from consulted patients, consumers and healthcare

Cardiovascular system

2

Dermatology

3

Diabetes

3

Gastro-intestinal system

3

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HIV

4

Hormone system

4

Immune system

4

Musculoskeletal system

5

Nervous system

5

Ophthalmology

5

Respiratory system

6

Positive CHMP opinions on new medicines

Rheumatology

6



Urology

6

Other medicines

6

Medicines under additional

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Information on medicines Antivirals/anti-infectives Entecavir Accord (entecavir) Treatment of chronic hepatitis B 

Entecavir Mylan (entecavir) Treatment of chronic hepatitis B

monitoring

7

New information on authorised medicines

Guidelines

7



Sovaldi (sofosbuvir) - change in indication Treatment of chronic hepatitis C

Scientific committee and working party activities

8

Other publications

8

Events

9

Explanation of terms used 10

Cancer Positive CHMP opinions on new medicines 

Bavencio (avelumab) Treatment of Merkel cell carcinoma (skin cancer)

Key to symbols used Orphan medicine

Generic medicine

Biosimilar medicine

Conditional approval

Exceptional circumstances

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Lutathera (lutetium (177Lu) oxodotreotide) Treatment of gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumours (cancer of the gut or pancreas)



Rydapt (midostaurin) Treatment of myeloid leukaemia (blood cancer)



Tecentriq (atezolizumab) Treatment of urothelial carcinoma (cancer of the urinary system) and non-small cell lung cancer



Xermelo (telotristat ethyl) Treatment of diarrhoea in patients with carcinoid syndrome (a condition caused by certain tumours in the gut)

New medicines authorised 

Besponsa (inotuzumab ozogamicin) Treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (blood cancer)



Rixathon (rituximab) Treatment of blood cancers and inflammatory conditions



Riximyo (rituximab) Treatment of blood cancers and inflammatory conditions

New information on authorised medicines 

Gazyvaro (obinutuzumab) - new indication Treatment of follicular lymphoma (blood cancer)



Keytruda (pembrolizumab) - new indication Treatment of urothelial carcinoma (cancer of the urinary system)

Negative CHMP opinions on new medicines 

Onzeald (etirinotecan pegol) Intended for the treatment of breast cancer

Supply shortages 

Trisenox (arsenic trioxide) Treatment of acute promyelocytic leukaemia (blood cancer)

Cardiovascular system New information on authorised medicines 

RoActemra (tocilizumab) - new indication Treatment of giant cell arteritis (inflammatory disease of blood vessels in the brain)

Supply shortages 

Arixtra (fondaparinux sodium) Prevention and treatment of problems caused by blood clots, such as heart attack

Key to symbols used Orphan medicine

Generic medicine

Biosimilar medicine

Conditional approval

Exceptional circumstances

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Dermatology Positive CHMP opinions on new medicines 

Bavencio (avelumab) Treatment of Merkel cell carcinoma (skin cancer)



Dupixent (dupilumab) Treatment of atopic dermatitis (inflammation of the skin)

New medicines authorised 

Skilarence (dimethyl fumarate) Treatment of plaque psoriasis (scaly patches on skin)

Diabetes New information on authorised medicines 

Bydureon (exenatide) - change in indication Treatment of diabetes mellitus

Gastro-intestinal system Positive CHMP opinions on new medicines 

Lutathera (lutetium (177Lu) oxodotreotide) Treatment of gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumours (cancer of the gut or pancreas)



Xermelo (telotristat ethyl) Treatment of diarrhoea in patients with carcinoid syndrome (a condition caused by certain tumours in the gut)

Withdrawal of authorised medicines 

Enzepi (pancreas powder) Treatment of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (a condition where patients lack enzymes to digest food)

Haematology Positive CHMP opinions on new medicines 

Rydapt (midostaurin) Treatment of myeloid leukaemia (blood cancer)

New medicines authorised 

Besponsa (inotuzumab ozogamicin) Treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (blood cancer)



Rixathon (rituximab) Treatment of blood cancers and inflammatory conditions



Riximyo (rituximab) Treatment of blood cancers and inflammatory conditions

Key to symbols used Orphan medicine

Generic medicine

Biosimilar medicine

Conditional approval

Exceptional circumstances

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New information on authorised medicines 

Gazyvaro (obinutuzumab) - new indication Treatment of follicular lymphoma (blood cancer)

Supply shortages 

Trisenox (arsenic trioxide) Treatment of acute promyelocytic leukaemia (blood cancer)

HIV Positive CHMP opinions on new medicines 

Symtuza (darunavir / cobicistat / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide) Treatment of HIV infection

Hormone system New information on authorised medicines 

Signifor (pasireotide) - change in indication Treatment of Cushing’s disease (overproduction of hormones from the pituitary gland)

Immune system Positive CHMP opinions on new medicines 

Dupixent (dupilumab) Treatment of atopic dermatitis (inflammation of the skin)

New medicines authorised 

Rixathon (rituximab) Treatment of blood cancers and inflammatory conditions



Riximyo (rituximab) Treatment of blood cancers and inflammatory conditions



Skilarence (dimethyl fumarate) Treatment of plaque psoriasis (scaly patches on skin)

New information on authorised medicines 

RoActemra (tocilizumab) - new indication Treatment of giant cell arteritis (inflammatory disease of blood vessels in the brain)

Withdrawal of authorised medicines 

Repso (leflunomide) Treatment of rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis

Safety communication update 

Review of methylprednisolone injections containing lactose (methylprednisolone) - CMDh Position (not to be used in patients allergic to cow’s milk proteins) Treatment of symptoms of severe allergic reactions and other inflammatory conditions

Key to symbols used Orphan medicine

Generic medicine

Biosimilar medicine

Conditional approval

Exceptional circumstances

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Musculoskeletal system New medicines authorised 

Spherox (spheroids of human autologous matrix-associated chondrocytes) Repair defects to the cartilage in the knee

Nervous system Positive CHMP opinions on new medicines 

Lacosamide Accord (lacosamide) Treatment of partial-onset seizures in patients with epilepsy

New information on authorised medicines 

Vimpat (lacosamide) - change in indication Treatment of partial-onset seizures in patients with epilepsy

Negative CHMP opinions on new medicines 

Fanaptum (iloperidone) Intended for the treatment of schizophrenia

Safety communication update 

Review of gadolinium-containing contrast agents (gadobenic acid / gadobutrol / gadodiamide / gadopentetic acid / gadoteric acid / gadoteridol / gadoversetamide / gadoxetic acid) - CHMP Opinion (EMA scientific review confirms deposition in brain and other tissues) Used as contrast enhancers to improve image quality with body scans



Review of Zinbryta (daclizumab) - PRAC recommendation (provisionally restricted use of the medicine) Treatment of multiple sclerosis

Public Hearing 

Review of Valproate (sodium valproate / valproate magnesium / valproate semisodium / valproic acid / valpromide) - Review started (use of the medicine in women and girls) Treatment of epilepsy, bipolar disorder and in some countries, migraine

Ophthalmology Positive CHMP opinions on new medicines 

Verkazia (ciclosporin) Treatment of vernal keratoconjunctivitis (chronic eye allergy)

New medicines authorised 

Oxervate (cenegermin) Treatment of neurotrophic keratitis (eye condition causing damage to the cornea)

New information on authorised medicines 

Humira (adalimumab) - new indication Treatment of uveitis (inflammation in the eye)

Key to symbols used Orphan medicine

Generic medicine

Biosimilar medicine

Conditional approval

Exceptional circumstances

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Respiratory system Positive CHMP opinions on new medicines 

Tecentriq (atezolizumab) Treatment of urothelial carcinoma (cancer of the urinary system) and non-small cell lung cancer

Withdrawal of applications for new medicines 

Infinia (alpha-1-antitrypsin) Treatment of lung disease due to deficiency of alpha-1-antitrypsin

Rheumatology New medicines authorised 

Rixathon (rituximab) Treatment of blood cancers and inflammatory conditions



Riximyo (rituximab) Treatment of blood cancers and inflammatory conditions

Withdrawal of authorised medicines 

Repso (leflunomide) Treatment of rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis

Urology Positive CHMP opinions on new medicines 

Tecentriq (atezolizumab) Treatment of urothelial carcinoma (cancer of the urinary system) and non-small cell lung cancer

New information on authorised medicines 

Keytruda (pembrolizumab) - new indication Treatment of urothelial carcinoma (cancer of the urinary system)

Other medicines New medicines authorised 

Axumin (fluciclovine (18F)) Diagnostic medicine (used with a body scan to check whether prostate cancer has returned)

Safety communication update 

Review of gadolinium-containing contrast agents (gadobenic acid / gadobutrol / gadodiamide / gadopentetic acid / gadoteric acid / gadoteridol / gadoversetamide / gadoxetic acid) - CHMP Opinion (EMA scientific review confirms deposition in brain and other tissues) Used as contrast enhancers to improve image quality with body scans

Key to symbols used Orphan medicine

Generic medicine

Biosimilar medicine

Conditional approval

Exceptional circumstances

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Review of paracetamol-modified release (paracetamol) - review started (risk of overdose with modifiedand prolonged-release paracetamol, and whether any additional measures need to be taken) Treatment of pain and fever

Medicines under additional monitoring 

Updated list of medicines under additional monitoring

Other information Guidelines Guidelines open for consultation 

Concept paper on an addendum on terms and concepts of pharmacogenomic features related to metabolism to the Guideline on the use of pharmacogenetic methodologies in the pharmacokinetic evaluation of medicinal products (EMA/CHMP/37646/2009) Deadline for comments: 10 October 2017



Draft reflection paper on use of aminoglycosides in animals in the European Union: development of resistance and impact on human and animal health Deadline for comments: 31 October 2017



Draft Rilpivirine film-coated tablets 25 mg product-specific bioequivalence guidance Deadline for comments: 31 October 2017



Draft dolutegravir film-coated tablets 10 mg, 25 mg and 50 mg product-specific bioequivalence guidance - First version Deadline for comments: 31 October 2017



Draft dronedarone film-coated tablets 400 mg product-specific bioequivalence guidance - First version Deadline for comments: 31 October 2017



Draft paracetamol oral use, immediate release formulations product-specific bioequivalence guidance First version Deadline for comments: 31 October 2017



Concept paper on the revision of the guideline on quality, non-clinical and clinical aspects of medicinal products containing genetically modified cells Deadline for comments: 31 October 2017



Concept paper on development and lifecycle of personalised medicines and companion diagnostics Deadline for comments: 15 November 2017



Concept paper on predictive biomarker-based assay development in the context of drug development and lifecycle Deadline for comments: 15 November 2017

Adopted guidelines 

Guideline on strategies to identify and mitigate risks for first-in-human and early clinical trials with investigational medicinal products

Key to symbols used Orphan medicine

Generic medicine

Biosimilar medicine

Conditional approval

Exceptional circumstances

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Crizotinib hard capsules 200 mg and 250 mg product-specific bioequivalence guidance (updated)



Elvitegravir 85 mg & 150 mg film-coated tablets product-specific bioequivalence guidance (updated)



Elvitegravir / cobicistat / emtricitabine / tenofovir disoproxil film-coated tablets 150 mg / 150 mg / 200 mg / 245 mg product-specific bioequivalence guidance (updated)



Vortioxetine hydrobromide, 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, and 20 mg immediate release tablets, vortioxetine lactate, oral drops solution 20 mg / ml product-specific bioequivalence guidance (updated)



Emtricitabine / rilpivirine / tenofovir disoproxil, film-coated tablets, 200 mg / 25 mg / 245 mg productspecific bioequivalence guidance (updated)



Guideline on Influenza vaccines – Quality module Revision 1

Scientific committee and working party activities 

Medicinal products for human use: monthly figures - June 2017



CHMP - agendas, minutes and highlights



CHMP - Applications for new human medicines under evaluation by the CHMP: July 2017



CAT - agendas, minutes and reports



COMP - agendas, minutes and meetings reports



HMPC - agendas, minutes and meetings reports



PDCO - agendas, minutes and meeting reports



PRAC - agendas, minutes and highlights



PRAC recommendations on safety signals



2017 Work plan for the Blood Product Working Party - updated



2017 Work plan for the Safety Working Party - updated



PCWP and HCPWP joint meeting - documents - meeting documents - March 2017

Other publications 

EMA seeks views of public during its safety review of valproate



EMA annual accounts: Financial year 2016



Involving young people in EMA activities



Patients, consumers, healthcare professionals key figures - 2016



EMA and FDA encourage use of innovative approaches in the development of medicines for Gaucher disease



EU report: more evidence on link between antibiotic use and antibiotic resistance



EMA and EUnetHTA step up interaction to align data requirements



List of products granted eligibility to PRIME

Key to symbols used Orphan medicine

Generic medicine

Biosimilar medicine

Conditional approval

Exceptional circumstances

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Launch of the new EudraVigilance system: questions and answers from stakeholders



Call for independent scientific experts to join EMA’s Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee



Implementation plan for the introduction of the safety features on the packaging of centrally authorised medicinal products for human use (updated)



EMA improves its guidance for post-authorisation activities



2017 annual workshop of the European network of paediatric research at the EMA - May 2017 - meeting documents



EMA meeting with stakeholders - First anniversary of PRIME - May 2017 - meeting report



Eleventh industry stakeholder platform on the operation of pharmacovigilance in the EU - June 2017meeting documents

Events 

The EU medicines regulatory system and the European Medicines Agency: an introduction for international regulators and non-governmental organisations - September 2017



EudraVigilance information day - September 2017



EMA / DIA signal management information day - October 2017



Joint Biologics Working Party / Quality Working Party workshop with stakeholders in relation to prior knowledge and its use in regulatory applications - November 2017

Key to symbols used Orphan medicine

Generic medicine

Biosimilar medicine

Conditional approval

Exceptional circumstances

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Explanation of terms used Orphan medicine A medicine intended for the treatment of a rare, serious disease.

Generic medicine A medicine that is essentially the same as one that has already been authorised for use. (The latter is known as the 'reference medicine')

Biosimilar medicine A biological medicine that is similar to another biological medicine which has already been authorised for use. (Biosimilar medicines are also known as 'similar biological' medicines)

Conditional approval A medicine that fulfils an unmet medical need may, if its immediate availability is in the interest of public health, be granted a conditional marketing authorisation on the basis of less complete clinical data than are normally required, subject to specific obligations being imposed on the authorisation holder.

Exceptional circumstances A medicine may be approved in some cases where the applicant cannot provide comprehensive data on the safety or efficacy of the medicine under normal conditions of use, due to exceptional circumstances such as ethical issues or the rarity of the disease concerned.

Note on the centralised authorisation procedure To obtain a single marketing authorisation (licence) for a medicine that is valid in all Member States of the European Union (EU) – via a process known as the 'centralised procedure' – the company or person developing the medicine must submit an application to the European Medicines Agency.

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The Agency's Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) carries out a scientific evaluation of the information contained in the application and prepares an opinion (scientific recommendation). The Agency transmits this (positive or negative) opinion to the European Commission, which then issues a Decision granting or refusing the marketing authorisation.

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When the CHMP adopts a positive opinion on a medicine, the Agency publishes on its website a 'summary of opinion', in the first instance, followed by more detailed information in a 'European public assessment report (EPAR)' after the marketing authorisation has been granted.

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