First oral GLP-1 treatment for type 2 diabetes approved
With the approval of the treatment, Rybelsus, there is a new option for treating type 2 diabetes without injections.
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Partnership between the BP and USP to be formalised
The British Pharmacopoeia and United States Pharmacopeia partnership is to be formalised to strengthen the quality of medicines and public health.
EPIDYOLEX® receives marketing authorisation in Europe
The cannabidiol-based treatment EPIDYOLEX has been granted marketing authorisation from the European Commission.
DRC announces plans to use second Ebola vaccine
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo are planning to use a second vaccine to treat the Ebola virus.
Treatment for dialysis patients with CKD anaemia approved in Japan
A treatment for anaemia associated with chronic kidney disease in dialysis patients has been approved in Japan.
Two lots of quinacrine recalled due to labelling error
Darmerica LLC is voluntarily recalling two lots of quinacrine dihydrochloride due to a label mix-up.
Drones set to deliver drugs to remote parts of India by 2020
The government of an Indian province and a US company have teamed together in an initiative to deliver medications to remote regions using drones, which should begin next year.
New cancer drugs approvals underpinned by flawed evidence
A new report has shown that trial evidence alone is not enough when approving new cancer drugs and that an assessment of that evidence is also needed.
FDA accepts Biologics License Application for V920 Ebola vaccine
A Biologics License Application and priority review has been approved by the FDA for an investigational Ebola vaccine.
Hereditary angioedema treatment recommended by NICE
Lanadelumab, a preventive treatment for hereditary angioedema, has been recommended as a cost-effective use of NHS resources.
Company sues FDA over rejecting opioids intended to deter abuse
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Research Services has filed a lawsuit against the FDA after it rejected its application for opioids with updated labelling and appearance, meant to discourage misuse.
Collaborative oncology drugs review initiative announced by FDA
A new initiative has already collaboratively reviewed applications for two oncology drugs, allowing for simultaneous decisions in three countries.
MHRA updates biologic quality guidance document
The UK Medicine and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has released a revision to its standards for ensuring high quality of biologic products.
Multiple myeloma treatment granted Orphan Drug Designation
Orphan Drug Designation has been given to bispecific antibody candidate, GBR 1342, for the treatment of multiple myeloma.
Cosentyx® (secukinumab) meets clinical trial endpoints
Cosentyx®, a treatment for an inflammatory disease has met its primary endpoints in patients during a Phase III trial.
