MHRA announces recall of Randox COVID-19 testing kits in UK
Randox is recalling COVID-19 testing kits in the UK as a precautionary measure as they do not meet the required safety standards, the MHRA has said.
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COVID-19 vaccines to be monitored post-marketing by consortium in UK
The 'One Million Post-Authorisation Study' has been established to monitor the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines in real-life conditions.
Joint working group to produce guidance on air cargo logistics for COVID-19 vaccines
The International Air Cargo Association and Pharma.Aero will form a joint working group to provide air cargo guidance to the logistics industry for the transportation of COVID-19 vaccines.
Russia grants regulatory approval to COVID-19 vaccine, according to report
A COVID-19 vaccine dubbed “Sputnik V” has been given regulatory approval in Russia, before completing its clinical trials.
Two Phase III trials in US to evaluate efficacy of mAbs against COVID-19
Two randomised Phase III clinical trials to test mAbs against COVID-19 are now enrolling healthy adults in the US, the NIH has announced.
Activity at Kodak Pharmaceuticals regarding US government loan to be reviewed
After "allegations of wrongdoing" were connected to Eastman Kodak Company following a $765 million loan from the US government, a review has been announced.
Licensing agreement deals decline in rare diseases space, says report
New research has shown that complex collaborations and partnerships are increasing, while licensing agreements are decreasing in the rare disease space.
AstraZeneca receives protection from COVID-19 vaccine liability claims, report says
A new report has outlined that AstraZeneca has been granted protection from product liability claims regarding its COVID-19 vaccine candidate.
Pfizer agrees to manufacture remdesivir, investigational COVID-19 drug
Pfizer is to manufacture and supply the investigational COVID-19 treatment remdesivir for Gilead Sciences at one of its facilities.
Intranasal vaccine made from peptide nanofibres shows efficacy in mice
A new vaccine platform using self-assembling peptide nanofibres tagged with antigens has been tested successfully in mice, eliciting a strong immune response.
J&J agrees to manufacture 100 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine for US
J&J will supply the US with 100 million doses of the company’s COVID-19 vaccine candidate following an agreement with the country's government.
European Commission approves Novartis’ Xolair® (omalizumab)
Novartis' Xolair (omalizumab) has been approved by the European Commission as an add-on therapy with intranasal corticosteroids to treat severe chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps.
Prices of remdesivir and favipiravir being monitored in India, says report
Regulatory bodies in India are tracking the cost of remdesivir and favipiravir amid the COVID-19 pandemic but should consider price caps, a report has suggested.
Trump signs ‘Buy American’ executive order aimed to boost US drug production
President Donald Trump has signed the 'Buy American' executive order, which is meant to reduce drug prices and protect the US from supply chain disruptions.
NICE does not recommend chlormethine gel to treat T-cell lymphoma in draft guidance
NICE has issued draft guidance that does not recommend chlormethine gel for mycosis fungoides-type cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (MF-CTCL).
