All articles by Catherine Eckford (European Pharmaceutical Review) – Page 2
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NewsFDA revises PK study approach in new biosimilar draft guidance
Sandoz is also adjusting its global strategy by recruiting Armin Metzger as President of Biosimilar Development, Manufacturing & Supply.
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NewsVinay Prasad to exit CBER as FDA group director
US agency is set to see another new face take the helm, following Dr Prasad’s departure at the end of April.
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NewsCSL breaks ground on $1.5bn Illinois plasma therapy facility expansion
US manufacturing investment forms part of the firm’s efforts to increase its domestic presence and support its supply network.
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NewsCleanroom air quality not impaired by height-adjustable furniture
Incorporating ergonomic improvements into pharmaceutical cleanrooms may not negatively impact particle contamination control, according to a new study.
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NewsServier deepens rare oncology commitment with $2.5bn Day One acquisition
The deal aligns with the biopharma company’s goal of expanding its oncology pipeline by the end of the decade.
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NewsNanofiltration study highlights next-generation water treatment process
The technology could offer defect-free, high-efficiency ceramic-based water filtration through ultra-precise control of nanopores and surface structure.
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NewsBiogen/Stoke’s zorevunersen hailed as potential first disease-modifying drug for rare epilepsy
Clinical readout for Dravet syndrome trial part of the collaboration the companies signed in 2025.
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NewsEnhanced fluorescence technique optimises bacterial detection
Study findings could improve fluorescence-based bacterial quantification.
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NewsSanofi gains access to first-in-class JAK inhibitor through $1.5bn licensing deal
Oral small molecule therapy rovadicitnib from Sino Biopharmaceutical offers potential to advance the pharma company’s haematology portfolio.
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NewsNovel rapid microbiological detection method could advance surface monitoring
Innovative approach provides a promising alternative to culture-based methods for routine microbial surface monitoring.
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NewsUCB signs $1.1bn to autoimmune collaboration with Chinese biotech Antengene
License agreement involves development of ATG-201, a B cell-depleting bispecific T-cell engager, supporting the biopharma company’s immunology pipeline.
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NewsNanoparticle–ultrasound combo could boost drug release in bacterial biofilms
Study findings offer potential to improve drug efficacy of hard-to-deliver antibiotics.
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NewsBlueprint’s rare disease drug Ayvakit shows long-term benefit
D816V-targeted therapy provided robust symptom control in patients with indolent systemic mastocytosis, supporting its use as a long-term treatment.
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NewsFirst mRNA COVID-19/flu combination vaccine set for European approval
CHMP backs Moderna’s mCombriax vaccine for adults aged 50 and over.
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NewsNovo Nordisk expands oral GLP-1 manufacturing capacity in Ireland
Near €500 million investment will increase the firm’s capacity to produce tablet versions of its obesity and diabetes medicines.
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NewsCharles River Laboratories parts ways with its CDMO business
Aims to further strengthen and broaden its portfolio in order to drive long-term growth, greater efficiency and operational excellence.
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NewsLipid nanoparticle discovery could increase drug delivery efficiency
Study findings offer potential to accelerate development of RNA-based medicines.
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NewsNovartis to site fifth radioligand therapy manufacturing facility in Texas
Investment to support production of radiopharmaceutical cancer therapies and forms part of Novartis’ planned $23 billion investment in its US capabilities.
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NewsNovo Nordisk strikes $2.1bn oral obesity biologic deal with Vivtex
Drug delivery partnership to advance next-generation oral therapies and help Novo Nordisk expand its obesity and diabetes portfolio.
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NewsGSK acquires TGF-beta protein firm 35Pharma for nearly $1bn
Acquisition will help GSK scale its pipeline for respiratory, immunology and inflammatory diseases.