All chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) articles
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NewsGSK’s Nucala green lit for COPD in expanded EU approval
The EC's decision opens up the monthly biologic for use by COPD patients with an eosinophils phenotype.
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NewsAdvanced manufacturing research supports automated production of critical API
Study highlights potential of novel system for continuous, automated production of albuterol sulfate, an API on the US FDA’s drug shortage list.
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NewsMSD acquisition to accelerate first-in-class COPD drug
The $10 billion acquisition involves advancement of a novel inhaled therapy which has potential to redefine standard of care in respiratory disease.
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NewsWorld-first approval supports AstraZeneca’s sustainability goals
Approval of the novel tool marks progress for both respiratory disease patients in the UK and reducing the global environmental impact of inhaled medicines.
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NewsAnalysis of corticosteroid formulations in metered dose inhalers
The spectrophotometric-based method offers rapid and reliable analysis of formoterol and beclomethasone formulations in metered dose inhalers, according to research.
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NewsGSK propels its progress to Net Zero
The lower carbon propellant has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from Ventolin (salbutamol) inhaler by approximately 90 percent, GSK reports.
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NewsCould Dupixent be the first biologic to treat COPD?
Dupixent® is the first biologic to demonstrate significant improvement in lung function compared to placebo, a pivotal Phase III trial has shown.


