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European Commission approves novel antibiotic
Authorisation of the antibiotic combination, which targets multidrug-resistant bacteria, could help to address the global challenge of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
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Utilising rapid UHPLC for tablet QC analysis
The proposed UHPLC method is suitable for routine quantitative analysis of teneligliptin and pioglitazone, a paper reports.
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Widening adoption of animal-free reagents for endotoxin testing
If the proposed USP Chapter < 86 > on using non-animal derived reagents is approved, it will be published for early adoption in November 2024, USP states.
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Microbial burden assessment of solid pharmaceutical products
Employing an automated, alternative microbiological method (AMM) means water activity could be used as a microbial indicator for bioburden assessment in tablets and capsules, a study suggests.
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Genentech oncology treatment granted first-of-a-kind approval
The novel approval provides a dedicated therapy option for patients with ALK-positive early-stage lung cancer.
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Enhancing competitiveness of European life sciences
EFPIA’s reflections on the recent Conclusions of the Special Meeting of the European Council assert the importance of ensuring a more resilient and competitive life sciences sector.
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Antibiotic demonstrates non-inferiority to a leading gonorrhoea treatment
Based on its novel mechanism of action, GSK’s gepotidacin could provide a new oral option for the treatment of gonorrhoea.
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Analysis 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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Using mass spectrometry to improve quality and safety of levothyroxine
A study investigating levothyroxine has reported a new non-targeted analytical approach for pharmaceutical quality control analysis.
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Encouraging data for Roche multiple sclerosis injection
EU approval for Roche’s subcutaneous OCREVUS is anticipated mid-2024, depending on acceptance of regulatory submission.
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Technology advancement driving growth of rapid sterility testing market
Rising demand for sterility tests and an expanding biotechnology industry is set to boost growth of the rapid sterility testing market between 2023 and 2032, a report states.
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Novartis releases new data for innovative rare kidney disease treatment
Data from the pre-specified interim analysis of Fabhalta® (iptacopan) indicate a statistically significant reduction in proteinuria reduction.
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Teva enters into oncology biosimilar licensing agreement
The agreement between Teva and mAbxience for the oncology biosimilar candidate will help to reduce costs within healthcare.
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Long-term data indicates “significant” potential of aGvHD microbiome treatment
In third line, MaaT013 represents the highest overall survival in acute graft-versus-host disease (aGvHD) when compared to reported literature evidence, according to MaaT Pharma.
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Seasonal variation of microbial contamination in pharmaceutical cleanrooms
With the outdoor environment being a primary contamination source in the pharmaceutical cleanroom, measures like good manufacturing practices (GMP) is key to reduce this risk, a paper asserts.
