All articles by Catherine Eckford (European Pharmaceutical Review) – Page 41
-
NewsNew method could replace microbiology CFU assay
A new, more efficient colony counting method called the Geometric Viability Assay (GVA) could enable microbiologists to test potential new drugs such as antibiotics more quickly.
-
NewsTargeted therapy for hard-to-treat leukaemia subtype approved in EU
A FLT3 inhibitor that has been shown to significantly improve FLT3-ITD positive acute myeloid leukaemia survival has been authorised in the EU.
-
ArticleDeveloping a first-in-class small molecule drug for inflammatory disease
In this exclusive Q&A, Dr Jenna Brager, Executive Vice President of Drug Development for MyMD Pharmaceuticals® explains to EPR why its oral small molecule drug could transform how TNF-α based diseases are treated.
-
NewsSandoz and Teva achieve first-of-a-kind manufacturing certification
In their commitment to tackling global antimicrobial resistance (AMR), the first two Pharma companies have gained independent certification in responsible antibiotic manufacturing.
-
NewsInnovative insomnia study aims to overcome major clinical trial bottleneck
A new UK trial investigating a standard insomnia treatment is a “significant step forward in patient-centric trial design”.
-
NewsRapid HPLC method could improve formulation QC studies
Researchers state the novel high-performance liquid chromatography with diode-array detection (HPLC-DAD) method can be utilised in routine quality control analysis of levofloxacin in pharmaceutical formulation and bioequivalence studies.
-
NewsGilead reveals positive data for potential first-line adenocarcinoma treatment
The only Fc-silent anti- T-cell immunoreceptor with Ig and ITIM domains (TIGIT) antibody in Phase III for upper GI adenocarcinomas could be the first to market for these cancers.
-
NewsMHRA authorises new treatment for rare lung cancer
A “potential best-in-class treatment” for adults with KRASG12C-mutated non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) has been authorised in the UK.
-
NewsGlobal cell line development to surge in next decade
Increased production of biologic drugs in the global cell line development market is anticipated to bring “significant growth” for mammalian cell line development between 2023-2033, a report shows.
-
NewsAAO 2023: intravitreal treatment shows benefit in geographic atrophy
Results from Iveric Bio’s Phase III trial demonstrated that over a two-year period, IZERVAY™ (avacincaptad pegol intravitreal solution) reduced geographic atrophy (GA) lesion growth as early as six months.
-
ArticleMitigating medicines shortages in Europe
The pharmaceutical industry must work together, applying new initiatives and harnessing digital tools to address Europe’s medicines shortages in 2023 and beyond, regulators and other organisations assert.
-
NewsGene therapy for rare muscular dystrophy presents preliminary promise
Initial clinical results for a gene therapy being evaluated in limb-girdle muscular dystrophy has shown evidence of transgene expression in the three-month muscle biopsy.
-
NewsSustainable biosimilar competition in Europe: can it be achieved?
The Biosimilar Medicines Group has reflected on a new report by IQVIA that outlines factors for achieving sustainable levels of biosimilar competition in Europe.
-
NewsNew Bill could enhance UK clinical trial regulation
According to a report on policy development in the UK, the Future Clinical Trials Bill will mandate transparent trial registration and facilitate quicker regulatory approval.
-
NewsUK Clinical Trial Application submitted for amyloid-targeting drug
The Clinical Trial Application sent to the MHRA is for a combination drug with the potential to become a cost-effective treatment against early Alzheimer’s disease.
-
NewsNICE recommends first Parkinson’s treatment
A new, easy-to-use treatment option for advanced Parkinson’s could benefit around 900 adult patients on the NHS, according to National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) final draft guidance.
-
ArticleAntibody-drug conjugates: paving the future of oncology clinical development
Dr Mark Rutstein, Senior Vice President, Head of Oncology Clinical Development at Daiichi Sankyo, highlights key data about the company’s antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) being investigated for breast and lung cancer, and shares insight into why ADCs could replace current standards of care in oncology.
-
NewsFDA approves new therapy for myelodysplastic syndromes
The first targeted therapy for certain adults with the rare blood cancer myelodysplastic syndromes, has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
-
NewsGuidance on machine learning-enabled medical devices published
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Health Canada have issued guidelines to reduce the regulatory burden for machine learning-enabled medical devices.
-
NewsApproval-first for meningococcal vaccine
The first single vaccine to immunise against the five most common meningococcal disease serogroups in adolescents has been approved in the US.