First FDA-Approved Biosimilar for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Tops SPT Week in Review

5. CVS Closes Acquisition of Aetna, Promises Innovative Health Care Delivery

CVS Health announced that it has finalized its acquisition of Aetna with the promise to transform the consumer health experience. Read more.

4. FDA Approves New Autoinjector Formulation of Actemra

The single-dose, prefilled autoinjector for tocilizumab (Actemra) offers an additional option for patients with rheumatoid arthritis, giant cell arteritis, and 2 forms of juvenile arthritis. Read more.

3. Teva, Mylan Announce Voluntary Recalls of Valsartan Drug Products

Both actions follow similar recalls of valsartan-containing products by other manufacturers. Read more.

2. New Approach May Halt Development of Cancer Linked to Mono

Epstein-Barr virus and Kaposi's sarcoma herpesvirus can activate and lead to the growth of cancerous cells. Read more.

1. First Biosimilar for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Approved By FDA

Rituximab-abbs (Truxima, Celltrion) is the fifteenth biosimilar approved by the FDA and the sixth biosimilar approved in 2018 thus far. Read more.