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FDA grants approval of Besponsa for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia
The FDA has approved Besponsa for the treatment of adults with relapsed or refractory B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukaemia...
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FDA grants two orphan drug designations for HCC
The FDA has granted two orphan drug designations for T cell therapy products for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma...
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Issue #4 2017 – Digital Version
In this issue: Miniaturisation of freeze drying equipment, driving excellence in premises and equipment management, a guide to ingredients, and much more...
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Injectable tissue patch may help repair damaged organs
Researchers have developed a technique that lets them use a small needle to inject a repair patch, without the need to open the chest cavity...
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Experimental treatment for Niemann-Pick disease appears safe
An experimental drug has appeared to slow the progression of Niemann-Pick disease type C1...
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NICE approves three quarters of drugs from the Cancer Drugs Fund
NICE has recommended sorafenib to be routinely available for patients on the NHS making it one of the 24 drugs appraised from the CDF...
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Drug approval harmonisation shows savings potential
Researchers have compared the regulatory authorities responsible for approving drugs and medical products to verify their effectiveness and safety...
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Report identifies two-tier pharmaceuticals market
A report released has identified a two-tier manufacturing market and forecast increased acquisitions by Indian companies...
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Nexavar receives final appraisal for primary liver cancer
NICE has released a Final Appraisal Document recommending Nexavar for the treatment of patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma...
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Risky endeavours for biosimilars market
Bringing a biosimilar from early development to market is a risky endeavour say Magnus Franzen (left) and Chris Isler, biosimilar experts at PA Consulting Group...
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India’s pharmaceutical market set to hit $100bn by 2025
The future looks bright for India’s pharmaceutical environment says Vanaja Krishnan, Managing Director of George Clinical, India
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Gold nanoparticles raise hopes for cancer treatments
Researchers have discovered properties of the precious metal that allow catalytic abilities to be accessed in living things without any side effects...
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Compound derived from marijuana interacts with antiepileptic drugs
Cannabidiol is being studied as a potential anticonvulsant, and it has demonstrated effectiveness in animal models of epilepsy and in humans...
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FDA approves AbbVie’s Mavyret for hepatitis C
The FDA has approved Mavyret to treat adults with chronic hepatitis C virus genotypes 1-6 without cirrhosis or with mild cirrhosis...
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New injectable antiretroviral treatment for HIV patients
A phase II clinical trial has paved the way to the implantation of all-injectable antiretroviral therapies with a lower frequency of administration...
