All MSD articles
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NewsModerna-Merck & Co cancer vaccine with Keytruda shows late-stage promise
New phase IIb data highlights the combination’s potential to offer improved efficiency to high-risk melanoma patients.
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NewsAlexion wins EU label expansion for kinase inhibitor Koselugo
Approval provides continuity of care into adulthood for patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) using Koselugo (selumetinib) to manage symptoms.
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NewsMerck & Co scores European and US wins for Keytruda
The CHMP hands the cancer drug two new recommendations, and the FDA approves its subcutaneous use as Keytruda Qlex.
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NewsMSD acquisition to accelerate first-in-class COPD drug
The $10 billion acquisition involves advancement of a novel inhaled therapy which has potential to redefine standard of care in respiratory disease.
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ArticleBeyond instruments: streamlining process technology implementation in biopharmaceutical manufacturing
Colleagues from biopharmaceutical company MSD reveal what it takes to fully realise the benefits of PAT implementation.
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NewsMSD to advance investigational Lp(a) inhibitor in nearly $2b deal
The new license agreement will support development of a potential additional treatment option for patients at risk of atherosclerosis.
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NewsMSD bolsters US manufacturing capacity with $1b investment
Investment in the new manufacturing plant strengthens Merck (MSD)’s vaccine production capacity in the US.
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NewsMSD set to acquire novel antibody for B-cell malignancies
The next-generation B-cell depletion biologic therapy has demonstrated promise in B-cell malignancies and autoimmune diseases.
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NewsNovel 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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NewsOphthalmology acquisition to advance tri-specific antibody
A novel late-phase clinical candidate for diabetic macular edema and neovascular age-related macular degeneration will be developed as part of the proposed agreement.
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NewsMSD collaboration to drive development of solid tumour combination therapy
The EGFR immune engager in combination with pembrolizumab is expected to be administered to the first patients in late 2024.
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ArticleGuide to Testing 2024
In this Guide to Testing articles explore limit of detection requirements for microbial testing of short-shelf-life products and sustainable endotoxin testing.
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ArticleEuropean Pharmaceutical Review Issue 2 2024
European Pharmaceutical Review Issue 2 includes articles on cell and gene therapy, from supply chain and manufacturing to microbial testing.
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NewsFirst-in-class biologic approved for rare lung disease
The biologic therapy offers a novel therapeutic option that targets a new treatment pathway in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).
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ArticleBiologics – manufacturing trends in a modern facility
Liam Dunne, MSD Biotech Site Lead, speaks to Danielle Barron about how the Dublin site is leveraging the latest technologies, from real-time process monitoring to the latest upstream techniques, helping to ensure reliability and quality of global supply.
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NewsPositive results for mRNA vaccine in melanoma patients
A personalised mRNA cancer vaccine in combination with MSD’s Keytruda cut the risk of cancer recurrence by almost half in melanoma patients.
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ArticleEuropean Pharmaceutical Review Issue 5 2023
EPR Issue 5 includes articles on microbiological testing of ATMPs, the use of inline Raman spectroscopy for bioprocess control, paediatric drug formulation, and more.
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ArticleKey developments in pharmaceutical manufacturing - September 2023
This article outlines the recent progress of several major new manufacturing facilities that will be central in supporting the production of innovative therapies in Europe.
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NewsMSD medicine accepted for use in Scotland
Scotland is the first European country to accept the HIF-2α inhibitor WELIREG® (belzutifan) for eligible adults with von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease.
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NewsMSD Ireland’s €1b facility investment achieves new milestone
Opening of a new facility in Dunboyne, Co. Meath and expansion of MSD’s first vaccines operation outside of the US enables MSD Ireland to help address the demand for vaccines and medicines worldwide.