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GSK will acquire Sierra Oncology to strengthen haematology arsenal
GlaxoSmithKline has announced the agreed $1.9bn acquisition of biopharmaceutical company Sierra Oncology, which specialises in treatments for rare forms of cancer.
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2021 bio/pharma financial round-up
European Pharmaceutical Review investigates the financial results of some of the top 10 pharma and biopharma companies worldwide.
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Tony Wood to replace Dr Hal Barron as GSK’s CSO
Tony Wood will assume accountability for R&D across GSK’s portfolio and pipeline from Dr Hal Barron on 1 August 2022.
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Enhancing efficiency and economics in process development and biotherapeutics
Discover how GSK and Aragen Biosciences streamlined their processes using various techniques that produced multiple benefits, including increased throughput, improved quality control and reliable automation.
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EMA recommends GSK’s Xevudy for the treatment of COVID-19
The EMA has recommended granting marketing authorisation for the use of Xevudy (sotrovimab) to treat COVID-19 in adults and adolescents.
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MHRA approves Xevudy (sotrovimab) to treat COVID-19
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) approve sotrovimab for people with mild to moderate COVID-19 infection and at least one risk factor for developing severe illness.
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Energize initiative to boost renewable energy access for pharma suppliers
The Energize programme will allow 10 big pharma companies to engage with renewable energy suppliers and address their greenhouse gas emissions.
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The complex relationship between biopharmaceuticals and sustainability
The biopharmaceutical industry performed significantly above average in EcoAct’s Climate Reporting Performance analysis – but what steps are big pharma companies taking to improve sustainability and how much further do they need to go?
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WHO recommends groundbreaking malaria vaccine for children
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends GSK's RTS,S/AS01 (RTS,S) malaria vaccine for use in children in sub-Saharan Africa.
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Indian active pharmaceutical ingredients market to grow by 12.24 percent
The Indian active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) market stood at $11.8 billion in 2021 and continues to grow, says market report.
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(Bio)pharma continuous manufacturing market to reach $2.3 billion by 2027
The continuous manufacturing market for pharma/biopharma is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 13.85 percent.
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GSK invests £50 million in renewable energy for Climate Week NYC
GSK announced multi-million renewable energy investment and low carbon inhaler programme in run-up to New York Climate Week.
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Meeting the challenge of cost-effective OTC drug manufacture with powder testing
Sharper manufacturing practice is often essential to rigorously optimise production economics and compete effectively in the over-the counter (OTC) marketplace. This article describes the application of powder testing to improve the manufacturing efficiency of OTC products detailing work by Pfizer and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), companies with extensive OTC portfolios.
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FDA approve GSK’s Jemperli for patients with dMMR solid tumours
GSK receives FDA accelerated approval for Jemperli for adults with mismatch repair-deficient (dMMR) recurrent or advanced solid tumours.
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GSK reports £8.1 billion in Q2 sales
GSK announces “excellent” Q2 financial performance with growth across all segments – Pharmaceuticals, Vaccines, Consumer Healthcare.