News – Page 22
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NewsMHRA Class 2 medicine recalls – May/June 2025
The UK medicine agency's most recent recalls of this class have been due to packaging and potential contamination issues.
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NewsLancet study illustrates drug delivery “milestone”
The oral pill could address common drug adherence challenges in conditions such as schizophrenia, the clinical trial findings suggest.
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NewsFDA grants expanded approval for hepatitis drug
The FDA’s authorisation helps to address the “significant” remaining need for acute hepatitis C treatments, according to AbbVie.
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NewsConstruction begins on new WuXi microbial manufacturing site
The new manufacturing site features automation capabilities to ensure efficient production and supports advancement of potential next-generation microbial therapies.
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NewsMulti-billion-pound funding to accelerate UK’s high-growth sectors
The UK Government’s £86 billion announcement will help strengthen innovation and economic growth in key sectors including life sciences.
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NewsDuchenne gene therapy interim trial outcomes “striking”
The gene therapy demonstrated consistent evidence of positively changing disease trajectory in Duchenne muscular dystrophy, new interim data shows.
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NewsMHRA issues first UK guidance on phage therapies
MHRA’s publication is intended to support European developers of phage-based medicinal products to effectively navigate related regulations.
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NewsEuropean Council announces progress on pharmaceutical package adoption
The new EU rules for medicines aims to strengthen EU pharmaceutical competitiveness and reduce the regulatory burden.
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NewsBioNTech and BMS partner to advance oncology deal worth over $10 billion
The agreement involves an immunotherapy candidate with potential to innovate treatment of multiple tumour types, stated BMS.
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NewsR&D and tech innovation boosting biopharmaceutical market to 2030
Advanced technology innovation is driving lower R&D costs and progress of targeted treatments such as cell and gene therapies, the research reports.
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NewsRoche reports long-term capabilities of multiple sclerosis drug
The BTK inhibitor enabled near-complete suppression of disability progression for up to two years in individuals with relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS), the new findings reveal.
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NewsNew technology could enhance CAR T therapy manufacture
The innovative device could improve CAR T cell cancer immunotherapy and facilitate its use as a first-line therapy, research suggests.
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NewsNew Eli Lilly acquisition to progress potential next-generation pain treatment
The deal will support Eli Lilly and Company to advance non-opioid medicines and expand its pain therapy pipeline.
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NewsCHMP meeting highlights - May 2025
The EMA’s committee has granted positive opinions for ten new treatments, including medicines for oncology indications and rare diseases.
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NewsMajor trial indicates potential of novel hypertension drug
The demonstrated safety and efficacy of the aldosterone synthase inhibitor suggest its potential in helping patients with hypertension to reach their blood pressure goal, according to the data.
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NewsFDA approval marks shift in diabetic retinopathy treatment
The ocular injection, now granted its third FDA approval, offers a more convenient treatment option for patients with vision loss.
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NewsSanofi to enhance neurology pipeline with new acquisition
The acquisition aligns with one of Sanofi’s four strategic disease areas and supports the company in utilising its immunology expertise to address areas of unmet need.
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NewsBioNTech pledges major UK investment
BioNTech’s commitment aligns with the UK Government’s Plan for Change, which involves accelerating growth of the pharmaceutical industry.
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NewsNew real-world data guidance could accelerate drug approvals
The MHRA’s consultation, announced on International Clinical Trials Day, is intended to support creation of innovative UK trials.
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NewsUK Government commits to long-term R&D funding
The announcement supports the UK Government’s broader plans for reformation of longer-term funding for the research and development sector.