International regulators pledge support to combat COVID-19
The EMA has announced its support for the International Coalition of Medicines Regulatory Authorities' call for global collaboration in the fight against COVID-19.
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Microbial compound in new fluconazole formulation used to combat Candida albicans
Researchers have used a specific chemical signal released from a major bacterial pathogen to improve the activity of fluconazole against Candida biofilms.
FDA sends two warnings to companies selling unapproved CBD products
Two companies selling unapproved cannabidiol (CBD) products including for the treatment of opioid addiction, have been handed warning letters from the FDA.
Supportive therapy better than novel treatments for COVID-19, say scientists
Instead of using new or repurposed treatment for COVID-19, doctors should focus on traditional critical care principles for patients, scientists have said.
Researchers design first new polio vaccine in 50 years
A polio vaccine designed to be incapable of evolving the ability to cause disease in humans has shown promise in a Phase I clinical trial.
NIAID strategic plan for COVID-19 focuses on developing assays, therapeutics and vaccines
The US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) has revealed its research priorities relating to COVID-19, including supporting the development and testing of potential therapeutics and vaccines.
MERS vaccine shows promise in clinical trial, say researchers
A clinical trial to study a MERS vaccine has demonstrated success, say researchers, suggesting their technology could be repurposed to halt the spread of COVID-19.
£14m funding to support rapid COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing scale up
The UK Bioindustry Association industry-led vaccine manufacturing group has welcomed a £14 million investment to support COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing.
British Plastics Federation releases guidelines on recycled packaging in pharma
A new document has been released by the British Plastics Federation to help the pharmaceutical industry and other sectors understand how recycled plastic can be used in packaging.
Global manufacturing “fundamental” for drug supply chain, says ABPI Chief Executive
The ABPI's Dr Richard Torbett, speaking to the International Trade Committee, said the COVID-19 pandemic highlights the need for a globalised drug supply chain.
Nanohybrid drug delivery vehicle could help treat Alzheimer’s
The chitosan drug delivery vehicle could be used for administering polyphenol ellagic acid (EA), a potential antioxidant treatment for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
Fresenius Kabi recalls 13 lots of ketorolac tromethamine injection
The FDA has announced that Fresenius Kabi is voluntarily recalling 13 lots of ketorolac tromethamine injection due to particulate matter found in reserve sample vials.
Research focus should remain on high quality studies during COVID-19 pandemic, say scientists
Exceptions to high quality research should not be made simply because of the COVID-19 pandemic, argue scientists in a new commentary.
EMA warns about side effects of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 treatment
The COVID-19 European Medicines Agency (EMA) pandemic Task Force (COVID-ETF) warned that chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine are yet to be proved effective at treating COVID-19 and that their side effects could be fatal.
Germany to begin first clinical trial of COVID-19 vaccine candidate
A Phase I/II clinical trial for BioNTech's BNT162 vaccine programme to prevent COVID-19 infection has been granted approval in Germany.
