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NewsCRISPR-based microbial gene therapy delivers promise
A microbial gene therapy can “eliminate antibiotic-resistant E. coli strains in the gut”, according to first-in-human study interim results.
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NewsBig Pharma inventory management trends revealed
Rapid growth of Big Pharma manufacturer inventories fail to prevent medicine shortages, a 2022 report has highlighted.
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NewsEuropean Commission approves haematology biosimilar
A marketing authorisation for a biosimilar to eculizumab has been granted by the European Commission for paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria.
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NewsAutomation to guide technology shift in aseptic environments
Referencing Annex 1–2022, a paper has described how automation will be implemented in aseptic environments in view of regulatory requirements.
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NewsCHMP meeting highlights – May 2023
The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) recommended two new medicines for approval in its May meeting, including a neurosteroid for epileptic seizures.
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NewsNew recognition routes to fast-track UK medicine access
New recognition routes will facilitate faster and safer access to innovative medicines through seven international partners, according to the UK’s MHRA.
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NewsLife sciences sector to receive £650 million funding
Funding to support the UK's life sciences manufacturing, skills and infrastructure has been announced as part of a £650m growth package.
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NewsNanoparticle HIV vaccine shows potential in trial
Positive first-in-human trial results have highlighted potential of a nanoparticle vaccine towards broadly neutralising against HIV.
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NewsPharmapack Awards 2024 entries open
Entries are open for the Pharmapack Awards 2024, which aims to showcase innovations in global drug delivery and packaging.
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NewsResearch outlines framework for robotic laboratory automation
A paper has discussed a laboratory automation plug & play (LAPP) framework, of which a digital twin layer plays an important part.
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NewsFive proposed biosimilars planned for development in Europe
The extended partnership agreement between Alvotech and Advanz Pharmaceutical includes a biosimilar candidate to Entyvio® (vedolizumab).
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NewsFirst redosable gene therapy approved
The “landmark approval” of a redosable gene therapy for dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa “ushers in a whole new paradigm to treat genetic diseases".
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NewsEuropean biotechs choosing Switzerland as base, research shows
The trend for European biotech companies to headquarter in Switzerland appears to be continuing, according to research.
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NewsMachine learning can predict outcomes for inkjet printed pharmaceuticals
A paper has shown how machine learning (ML) models predicted the inkjet printing printability of drug formulations with high accuracy.
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NewsBenefits of blockchain in limiting counterfeit drug distribution
Smart contracts on blockchain could help prevent distribution of counterfeit drugs in the pharmaceutical supply chain, a review shows.
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NewsSurvey reports untapped potential for UK clinical trials
With the UK Government’s clinical trials landscape independent review expected, a survey has identified “huge untapped potential for trial recruitment”.
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NewsFirst NICE-recommended treatment for chronic heart failure
In final draft guidance, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended dapagliflozin (Forxiga) for patients with heart failure regardless of ejection fraction.
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NewsCould FDA recommend new antibiotic for hospital-acquired pneumonia?
A new combination antibiotic for hospital-acquired pneumonia offers advantages in dosing and tolerability, a Phase III trial has shown.
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NewsNICE recommends Rinvoq® for Crohn’s
AbbVie’s Rinvoq® will be the first JAK inhibitor available for treatment of Crohn’s in England and Wales, following NICE approval.
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NewsEMA guidance aims to prevent medicine shortages
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has made recommendations for industry on how to prevent medicine shortages and reduce their impact.