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Novo Nordisk CEO to exit role
Current market conditions in the pharmaceutical industry have driven the change to its executive leadership team, according to Novo Nordisk.
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UK immigration reform – implications for life sciences
This article offers key industry perspectives on the UK government’s recent immigration whitepaper and highlights the challenge of balancing economic growth and attracting skilled talent.
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GSK to expand hepatology pipeline with potential best-in-class therapy
The unique mechanism of action of efimosfermin supports its potential as a new standard-of-care in liver disease.
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Controlling impurities in pharmaceutical waters
12 May 2025 | By Mettler Toledo
Join this virtual panel to learn about impurity control in pharmaceutical waters, the differences between microbial and organic contaminants, and best practices for measurement and treatment.
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Innovative CAR T therapy could deliver in broader therapeutic settings, research suggests
The novel cell therapy utilises a shortened manufacturing process compared to standard production timelines, offering potential for enhanced therapeutic capability.
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Tackling EU supply chain challenges while boosting innovation
Medicines for Europe calls for continued progress of pharmaceutical reforms such as the Critical Medicines Act, to support production of essential medicines in the region.
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Qualification of non-mutagenic impurities (NMIs)
In this article, Dave Elder reviews the European Medicines Agency (EMA)’s updated reflection paper on the qualification of non-mutagenic impurities (NMIs), which outlines alternative approaches to animal testing.
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Landmark UK-India trade deal insufficient for life sciences, says industry body
The multi-billion-pound deal provides a boost to the UK’s economy, however it lacks provision to aid the country’s growth ambitions, states the ABPI.
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Improving EU’s regulatory framework for enhanced pharma competitiveness
Despite its potential to become a more attractive destination for drug developers, new research insists the EU market makes improvements such as faster regulatory approvals and closer collaboration.
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New J&J data signals progress in ulcerative colitis treatment landscape
The biologic delivered sustained remission in adults with the inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) over the two-year study, results show.
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FDA approves first-of-a-kind gene therapy for dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa
With clinical data showing the gene therapy can address large and challenging chronic wounds, the FDA’s decision will help improve quality of life for dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB) patients.
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New $1.7b Novartis acquisition to advance novel microRNA inhibitor
The merger deal between Novartis AG and Regulus Therapeutics is expected to push forward development of a potential first-in-class kidney disease drug.
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Eli Lilly to lead oligonucleotide therapy development in new collaboration
The partnership between Eli Lilly and Company and Creyon Bio will focus on producing safer, more effective RNA-targeted oligonucleotide therapies with the use of AI technology.
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USP boosts support for AAV-based gene therapy manufacturers
Alongside publication of the proposed General Chapter < 1067 >, the new resources from USP aim to help advance AAV gene therapies.
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CHMP meeting highlights – April 2025
The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) recommended approval of a variety of new medicines, including several treatments for hereditary and rare conditions.
