Stabilising Europe’s generic medicine supply
Ahead of the Critical Medicines Act anticipated in 2025, Teva’s report offers policy recommendations to mitigate the economic pressures risking generic medicine availability in Europe.
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Photochemistry development aids peptide-based therapy progress
The research highlights potential for the technology to advance development of pharmaceutically relevant peptide amides as therapies.
Innovative nanoparticle-based technique could advance pharmaceutical formulations
The paper highlights a new analytical method that provides potential for sustainable use of nanomaterials and unique benefits compared to other spectrofluorimetric techniques.
Water-based reactors offer pharmaceutical industry a safer alternative to toxic solvents
The breakthrough promises to transform pharmaceutical manufacturing by enabling chemical reactions in water, reducing reliance on hazardous organic solvents.
Pharmaceutical training boost: how the growth and skills levy could shape industry development
A major overhaul of the UK’s Apprenticeship Levy promises to deliver greater flexibility for pharmaceutical workforce training, helping to address critical skills shortages.
Climate crisis and technological innovation shaping pharmaceutical water market
As a significant water consumer to enable production of high-quality medicines, this demand brings both challenges and opportunities for the pharmaceutical industry up to 2033, research suggests.
EU Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive may compromise EU medicine availability
The directive could lead to nearly €1 billion in additional costs for pharmaceutical companies in Finland alone, states Orion Corporation.
First-of-a-kind EU approval granted for oral small molecule
The authorisation provides a new disease modifying treatment option for European patients with the progressive condition.
Novartis nets potential first-in-class medicine in new cardiovascular acquisition
The potentially multi-billion-dollar deal strengths Novartis’ late-stage pipeline for cardiovascular therapies, signalling advancement of novel treatments for heart disease.
Adaflex: first UK-licensed melatonin for children with insomnia and ADHD
The drug provides a regulated treatment option for families in the UK impacted by sleep disorders related to ADHD.
AstraZeneca cancels £450m Liverpool vaccine facility expansion
Under growing global competition, this development highlights potential challenges for the UK to uphold large-scale pharmaceutical investments.
Biologic could reduce treatment burden for children with haemophilia A
New data suggests that once-weekly prophylaxis bispecific antibody treatment could provide an efficient and convenient option for young patients with haemophilia A.
Novel drug approved for diabetes-related vision loss
The monoclonal antibody treatment is now approved in the US for both diabetic macular oedema and wet, or neovascular age-related macular degeneration.
Draft regulatory guidance on personalised cancer therapies published
The new draft guidance for personalised cancer therapies addresses the questions that this new regulatory pathway creates, according to the MHRA’s Chief Executive.
Moderna reports record for UK clinical trials in 2023/24
The announcement follows the completed construction of Moderna’s MITC and progress in its long-term partnership with the UK government.
