India to hold pharma companies responsible for drug quality after reforms
Amendments to regulations in India will make pharmaceutical companies accountable for the quality and safety of medicines, alongside manufacturers.
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US pharma industry leaders support blockchain tech to aid track and trace systems
A report released by pharmaceutical industry leaders in the US demonstrates how blockchain helps to track and trace prescription medicines.
Lilly announces agreement to acquire Dermira for $1.1bn
Eli Lilly has announced it is to acquire Dermira for $18.75 per share, or approximately $1.1 billion, which will expand Lilly's immunology pipeline.
Two lots of Phenytoin Oral Suspension voluntarily recalled
Taro Pharmaceuticals is recalling two lots of Phenytoin Oral Suspension USP due to concerns about failure to re-suspend resulting in under or overdosing.
Single catalyst could simplify biomanufacturing, lowering costs
Chemists have synthesised a single catalyst, able to perform multistep cascades of chemical reactions to produce a pharmaceutical product.
Oncology top area for non-industry sponsored clinical trials
Researchers have found that oncology therapies had the most investment in non-industry sponsored clinical trials last year.
Experts highlight importance of reducing pharma packaging waste
At a recent event, pharmaceutical packaging experts discussed strategies to reduce waste and protect the bottom line.
FDA Breakthrough Therapy granted to bladder cancer treatment
FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation has been granted to PADCEV™ in combination with pembrolizumab in first-line advanced bladder cancer.
Top R&D countries and UK companies listed in new research
Researchers have revealed the countries which spend the most on R&D as compared to revenue, as well as the companies in the UK investing in research.
Adding natural extracts to medicine formulation improves hypertension drugs
A study has demonstrated that adding certain natural extracts into hypertension drug formulation aids in supporting cardiovascular function.
Gender inequality in STEM publishing due to female dropout rates, says study
New research has revealed that despite a rising number of women in STEM publishing papers, there is a large gender difference due to females leaving academia.
MHRA announces two medicine recalls
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has issed two alerts for medicine recalls in the UK due to out of specification dissolution results and an error in decommissioning.
Supersensitive smart material developed for targeted drug delivery
Scientists have developed a highly sensitive material that can analyse multiple environmental parameters simultaneously, which could be used in drug delivery.
NICE fails to recommend the combination of pembrolizumab and axitinib for kidney cancer on NHS
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has stated that combined use of the drugs pembrolizumab and axitinib is not recommended for untreated advanced renal cell carcinoma in adults.
ABPI responds to UK points-based immigration system
The ABPI has outlined how the new immigration system in the UK will affect life science workers and businesses, emphasising the need for regular reviews to remain competitive.
