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Semi-automation of manual interventions in high-speed filling lines
Research has highlighted the potential of using robotics for isolator filling line interventions, enabling gloveless executions by operators.
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Big 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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Non-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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Novel 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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J&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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AbbVie 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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Haemophilia 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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Modifier gene therapy – clinical development and manufacturing considerations
Expanding on his earlier podcast discussion with EPR, Dr Arun Upadhyay, Chief Scientific Officer and Head of Research & Development at Ocugen, discusses the company’s promising modifier gene therapy candidates for ophthalmic disorders.
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ABPI 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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Developing the EU’s first intestinal microbiota-based biologic
In this final installment of EPR's Microbiome therapeutics: microscope to medicine, Dr Olaia Aurtenetxe, Head of Clinical Research at Mikrobiomik, reveals study data demonstrating why MBK-01, an investigational drug based on faecal microbiota transplantation, presents a promising alternative to the current standard of care for Clostridioides difficile infections (CDI), potentially…
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EFPIA 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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Five-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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Innovative 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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GLP-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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Regulation and legislation in the era of automation and digitalisation
Experts at IP firm Finnegan discuss if the pharmaceutical industry is ready for the innovation and technologies that digitalisation and automation will bring, and whether these advances are a threat or ally to intellectual property rights in the sector.
