Global excipients market predicted to grow at CAGR of six percent
New research has shown that the global pharmaceutical excipients market is expected to grow from $6,496.05 million in 2018 to $9,847.12 million in 2025.
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J&J accelerates clinical trial of investigational COVID-19 vaccine
The investigational SARS-CoV-2 vaccine developed by J&J is now due to start its Phase I/IIa clinical trial at the end of July.
Microneedle system developed to deliver mesenchymal stem cells
A group of researchers has developed a microneedle delivery system for mesenchymal stem cells, which showed success in mice skin wound models.
Second of Lilly’s COVID-19 neutralising antibodies begins Phase I trials
The first patient has been dosed in the Chinese Phase I trial of JS016 in healthy people who do not have a COVID-19 diagnosis.
Are thermally stable, ensilicated vaccines the future for childhood inoculations?
Coating the tetanus portion of the DTP vaccine in silica rendered it thermally stable up to 100°C and able to be distributed without refrigeration.
EMA receives CMA application for remdesivir as a COVID-19 treatment
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) said its assessment of the conditional marketing authorisation (CMA) application will be performed under a reduced timeframe, with a decision potentially delivered in weeks.
Hydroxychloroquine has no benefit to patients hospitalised with COVID-19, finds trial
The RECOVERY trial has stopped enrolment for the hydroxychloroquine arm after data revealed the drug had no meaningful benefit for hospitalised COVID-19 patients.
EMA gives positive opinion to investigational Ebola vaccine regimen
Developed by Janssen, the two-dose regimen has already been given to 60,000 patients and now has the positive opinion of the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP).
Potential cytokine storm treatment identified for severe COVID-19 patients
Treating COVID-19 patients with respiratory distress with acalabrutinib, a Bruton tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor reduced inflammation and improved their breathing within three days.
FDA approves Recarbrio for treatment of bacterial pneumonias
Recarbrio (imipenem-cilastatin and relebactam) was approved for the treatment of hospital-acquired bacterial pneumonia (HABP) and ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia (VABP).
Amneal recalls Metformin Hydrochloride Extended Release Tablets to consumer level
The voluntary recall of Metformin Hydrochloride Extended Release Tablets, 500mg and 750mg is due to unacceptable levels of NDMA impurities.
Gavi launches $2 billion COVID-19 vaccine funding initiative
The vaccine alliance said the Covax AMC programme is the first in a series of financing programmes to ensure low- and middle-income countries will have access to COVID-19 vaccines.
Lilly launches Phase I trial of investigational COVID-19 antibody treatment
The enterprise announced the initiation of the LY-CoV555 COVID-19 antibody treatment trial at medical centres across the US.
Interim analysis indicates Auxora™ is effective in severe COVID-19 pneumonia patients
Interim results showed Auxora plus standard of care improved time to recovery and reduced ventilator use in patients compared to standard of care alone.
Global regulatory authorities COVID-19 policy and regulations meeting
Global pharma regulators met to discuss measures to ensure supply continuity, flexible regulatory policies and their expectations for COVID-19 clinical trials.
