All articles by Catherine Eckford (European Pharmaceutical Review) – Page 26
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ArticleBig potential for small molecule drugs in cancer treatment
With recent recommendation of Takeda’s fruquintinib by the European Medicines Agency (EMA), EPR spoke to Dr Sebastian Stintzing, Professor of Medicine, Head of the Department of Hematology, Oncology, and Tumor Immunology (CCM) of The Charité University Hospital in Berlin and investigator on the FRESCO-2 trial, to find out more about ...
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NewsNon-chemotherapy lymphoma treatment may provide durable remission
Fifty four percent of evaluable patients with DLBCL attained a substantial tumour reduction with the five-drug regimen, trial data shows.
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NewsNovel immunotherapy combination approved for endometrial cancer
The new approval of KEYTRUDA (pembrolizumab) combined with chemotherapy is indicated for certain patients with the most common gynaecologic cancer, according to Merck/MSD.
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NewsJ&J commits five-year investment in Italian medicine manufacturing
Currently, the Latina site exports 97 percent of the medicine it produces, according to Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine.
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NewsAbbVie to advance TL1A antibody for IBD
The new, potentially multi-billion-dollar deal will help bring a next-generation therapy to patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), an autoimmune condition.
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NewsHaemophilia drug could reduce treated bleeding episodes
Once-weekly or once-monthly dosing of Mim8 provides optionality and flexibility for people living with haemophilia A with or without inhibitors, stated Novo Nordisk’s EVP for Development.
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NewsAnalysis of chiral compounds using supercritical fluid chromatography
Sub/supercritical fluid chromatography is becoming a “dominant” technique for enantiomeric separation, especially purification, the researchers explained.
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NewsABPI embraces proposals for pharma’s growth ahead of UK elections
The UK pharmaceutical industry body has invited proposals on economic investment, support for manufacturing, clinical trials and R&D.
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NewsEFPIA sets out targets for pharma environmental sustainability
To drive environmental sustainability in pharma, EFPIA strives “to go beyond compliance on the targets set within the various EU legislative requirements as part of the EU Green Deal initiatives under the Zero Pollution, Circular Economy and Climate Action plans”.
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NewsNew polymer-based drug delivery system developed for tuberculosis
The formulation was developed through a single emulsion solvent evaporation technique and offers new delivery approach which could improve patient compliance, the paper stated.
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NewsFive-year data from Genentech SMA study released
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) patients in the long-term extension Evrysdi study maintained or improved key developmental skills over the five-year period, data shows.
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NewsInnovative radioligand manufacturing facility inaugurated
Following advancements at a similar European facility, the new manufacturing facility in the US is set to produce lead-212 radioligand therapies.
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NewsGLP-1 treatment displays best-in-class potential for MASH
These results from the Phase II trial could lead to clinically meaningful benefits for cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic diseases, Boehringer Ingelheim suggests.
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NewsFirst-in-class telomerase inhibitor approved for blood cancer
The FDA’s regulatory approval of the telomerase inhibitor is welcome, considering the high unmet need for many lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (LR-MDS) patients, according to Geron.
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NewsCombination therapy may hold potential for severe viral hepatitis
New findings from a Phase II study suggest the curative potential of a combination treatment for chronic hepatitis delta virus, according to Gilead Sciences.
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ArticleAdvancing targeted treatments for multiple myeloma
Edmond Chan, Senior Director, EMEA Therapeutic Area Lead, Haemato-Oncology, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines, offers insight into the promising evidence of cell therapies and biologic-based treatments for patients with multiple myeloma.
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NewsWuXi facility boosts bioprocessing capacity with new bioreactors
The new installation increases capacity at WuXi Biologics’ Hangzhou manufacturing facility from 8,000L to 23,000L.
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NewsInnovating small molecule injectables: market forecast to 2033
Key trends in the global small molecule injectable drugs market up to 2033 include advancements in technology, drug delivery systems and fast-track approvals of new drug formulations, research predicts.
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NewsBiologic demonstrates durable tumour regression in rectal cancer
The updated, longer-term Phase II trial results suggest that the antibody therapy could offer a novel approach for treating advanced rectal cancer.
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NewsEli Lilly selects new EVP of Global Quality
The new Executive Vice President (EVP) has over “25 years of experience and a proven track record of leading strategic quality initiatives”, Eli Lilly and Company shared.