New vaccine development centre to strength UK’s capabilities
The UK’s new vaccine development and evaluation centre will target pathogens for which a vaccine does not exist or could be improved, supporting pandemic preparedness.
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Astellas to advance oncology CAR-T therapy
An investment of $50 million by Astellas Pharma in Poseida Therapeutics’ Phase I allogeneic CAR-T product candidate for solid tumour indications is set to advance the cancer immunotherapy field.
First oral medicine for postpartum depression approved
The first approved oral treatment that provides rapid symptomatic improvement in postpartum depression (PPD) is expected to be commercially available in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Antibiotic manufactured via continuous-flow for first time
Continuous-flow manufacturing of the antibiotic cefazolin can cover mass production within compact manufacturing facilities and contribute to a stable drug supply, researchers have reported.
New HIV drug formulation could transform paediatric administration
The first fixed dose combination (FDC) formulation containing dolutegravir that is suitable for certain paediatric HIV patients globally, has been deemed safe and effective by US researchers.
Next-gen sustainable inhalers on the horizon
Global development and manufacture of the next generation of green inhalers is positioned to be accelerated by a new joint £33 million government-industry investment.
Adalimumab biosimilars shaping market, research states
GlobalData has shared research on how the loss of exclusivity of AbbVie’s Humira (adalimumab) is shaping the biosimilars market.
New European monograph for Cannabis flower adopted
The European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.) Commission's new European monograph for Cannabis flower will enter into force in July 2024.
Harnessing continuous improvement in the CAPA process
In a risk-based framework for implementing a corrective and preventive action (CAPA) process, a continuous improvement approach is proposed as a way to drive higher product quality and improve patient safety.
MHRA authorises new COVID-19 vaccine
The new COVID-19 vaccine authorised by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) contains an adjuvant and is indicated to be given to patients over 16 years.
Accelerating biomanufacturing with automated PAT systems
Experts at Amgen have highlighted a micro sequential injection (µSI) process analyser and automatic assay preparation platform (A2P2) as an autonomous process analytical technology (PAT) platform to enable rapid testing and release of biopharmaceutical products.
New immuno-oncology treatment approved for endometrial cancer
The first new treatment option approved for mismatch repair deficient (dMMR)/microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H) primary advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer in decades has been authorised by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Innovation passport designation awarded to Pfizer and Arvinas
As the next stage of their co-development of vepdegestrant, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has granted Pfizer and Arvinas its Innovation Passport to advance development of the oestrogen receptor (ER) degrader for ER+HER2- breast cancer.
CDKL5 deficiency-associated seizure treatment approved in EU
The European Commission (EC) has approved the first treatment for paediatric patients in the EU to treat seizures associated with CDKL5 deficiency disorder.
Biogen to acquire rare disease drugmaker for $7.3b
As part of its acquisition of Reata Pharmaceuticals, Biogen will add the first US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved treatment for Friedreich’s ataxia to its portfolio.
