Author Topic: FDA approves ozanimod (Zeposia), oral treatment for MS, including active SPMS  (Read 209 times)

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Another MS drug is rolled out--with another name that isn't easy to pronounce. Is it ze-PO-si-a or ze-po-SI-a?


From Multiple Sclerosis News Today (March 26, 2020):



https://multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/news-posts/2020/03/26/fda-approves-zeposia-ozanimod-oral-rrms-active-spms-cis-therapy/
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Zeposia release delayed because of pandemic
« Reply #1 on: March 27, 2020, 08:34:15 pm »
Zeposia won't be available just now after all because of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to FiercePharma (March 27, 2020):


https://www.fiercepharma.com/pharma/bristol-myers-investors-breathe-a-sigh-relief-as-fda-approves-celgene-s-ms-drug-ozanimod
MS Speaks--online for 17 years

SPMS, diagnosed 1980. Avonex 2001-2004. Copaxone 2007-2010. Glatopa (glatiramer acetate 40mg 3 times/week) since 12/16/20.

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Press release about availability of Zeposia
« Reply #2 on: June 02, 2020, 07:10:43 am »
MS Speaks--online for 17 years

SPMS, diagnosed 1980. Avonex 2001-2004. Copaxone 2007-2010. Glatopa (glatiramer acetate 40mg 3 times/week) since 12/16/20.

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From Multiple Sclerosis News Today (September 3, 2020)--"Zeposia still prevents relapses in relapsing multiple sclerosis patients after 3 years, trial data show":




https://bit.ly/3jIzYP4
MS Speaks--online for 17 years

SPMS, diagnosed 1980. Avonex 2001-2004. Copaxone 2007-2010. Glatopa (glatiramer acetate 40mg 3 times/week) since 12/16/20.

 

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