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NICE recommends tofacitinib for juvenile idiopathic arthritis
NICE has recommended Pfizer’s Xeljanz® (tofacitinib) as an option to treat polyarticular juvenile arthritis and juvenile psoriatic arthritis.
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NICE recommends bimekizumab for severe plaque psoriasis treatment
Bimzelx® (bimekizumab) becomes the first medicine to be evaluated and recommended through NICE’s new Expedited Low-Risk Fast Track Appraisal.
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NICE approves inclisiran for LDL cholesterol reduction
The UK approval follows a Phase III study in which Leqvio® (inclisiran) reduced low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) by 55 percent.
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UK patients with rare blood disorders receive new treatment option
NICE has recommended that Ultomiris (ravulizumab) be available on the NHS for patients with paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria and atypical haemolytic uraemic syndrome.
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New oral chronic lymphocytic leukaemia treatment made available on NHS
AstraZeneca’s Calquence (acalabrutinib), a chemotherapy-free monotherapy, will be offered to patients with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia.
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NICE initiates new Innovative Licensing and Access Pathway for medicines
The new pathway developed by NICE for medicines to go from clinical trials to NHS patients is now in action.
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British pharma responds to UK’s Chancellor’s new Spending Review
The ABPI has commented on the new Spending Review and outlined ways the UK government can help the life sciences sector.
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NICE rules nivolumab is not cost effective for use on NHS
The regulatory body said that due to uncertainties surrounding the long-term effectiveness of nivolumab (Opdivo), its cost-effectiveness estimates are too high.
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NICE recommends Liraglutide for treatment of obesity and non-diabetic hyperglycaemia
Liraglutide (Saxenda) will be offered to adults with non-diabetic hyperglycaemia and a high risk of cardiovascular disease.
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Should life sciences businesses require employees to use the NHS COVID-19 App when at work?
The NHS COVID-19 App was introduced in the UK on 24 September. Many welcome its arrival as another step to contain the spread of COVID-19, while others are concerned about using the app for data and privacy reasons. In this article Helen Farr, a partner at Taylor Wessing, explores the…
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Biosimilars: the future of competition
Earlier this year, the British Biosimilars Association (BBA), the trade body representing the interests of biosimilar manufacturers, welcomed Dr Andrew Ellis as its new Chair. In this interview, Nikki Withers asks why biosimilars are so important for pharma and how he foresees the market evolving in the coming years.
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The importance of continually evolving solid dosage forms
Solid dosage forms have been one of the foremost choices of drug administration for generations. However, with an ever-growing global population, evolving customer demands and continual updates to regulations comes greater need for advanced medicines and progress in this sector. This article explores the benefits and how the field must…
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COVID-19: the great ventilator challenge
Many COVID-19 patients who are admitted to intensive care in the UK, and globally, require mechanical ventilation. However, our healthcare systems are not prepared for the vast numbers of patients requiring this form of treatment. In this article, Adrian Toutoungi expounds how government and industry is working to push production…
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Francis Crick Institute and collaborators to offer COVID-19 testing for key workers
The institute has paused cancer research and repurposed its laboratories and scientists to provide a rapid COVID-19 testing facility for NHS staff and other key workers.
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How to take care of your mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, when many are in lockdown or self-isolating, mental health could suffer. This article suggests some ways to stay healthy over this period.