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Genentech oncology treatment granted first-of-a-kind approval
The novel approval provides a dedicated therapy option for patients with ALK-positive early-stage lung cancer.
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Enhancing competitiveness of European life sciences
EFPIA’s reflections on the recent Conclusions of the Special Meeting of the European Council assert the importance of ensuring a more resilient and competitive life sciences sector.
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Antibiotic demonstrates non-inferiority to a leading gonorrhoea treatment
Based on its novel mechanism of action, GSK’s gepotidacin could provide a new oral option for the treatment of gonorrhoea.
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Analysis of corticosteroid formulations in metered dose inhalers
The spectrophotometric-based method offers rapid and reliable analysis of formoterol and beclomethasone formulations in metered dose inhalers, according to research.
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Monitoring pharmaceuticals in the environment
Andreas Häner, an environmental risk assessor at Roche in Group Safety, Security, Health & Environmental protection (SHE), speaks to EPR about how the pharmaceutical industry monitors manufacturing emissions that can impact local environments.
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Encouraging data for Roche multiple sclerosis injection
EU approval for Roche’s subcutaneous OCREVUS is anticipated mid-2024, depending on acceptance of regulatory submission.
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Technology advancement driving growth of rapid sterility testing market
Rising demand for sterility tests and an expanding biotechnology industry is set to boost growth of the rapid sterility testing market between 2023 and 2032, a report states.
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Novartis releases new data for innovative rare kidney disease treatment
Data from the pre-specified interim analysis of Fabhalta® (iptacopan) indicate a statistically significant reduction in proteinuria reduction.
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European and Japanese Pharmacopoeias partner to harmonise pharmacopoeial standards
During the project, the European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.) and Japanese Pharmacopoeia (JP) will discuss the challenges in expanding the harmonisation of pharmacopoeial standards to both active substances and medicinal products.
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Teva enters into oncology biosimilar licensing agreement
The agreement between Teva and mAbxience for the oncology biosimilar candidate will help to reduce costs within healthcare.
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Long-term data indicates “significant” potential of aGvHD microbiome treatment
In third line, MaaT013 represents the highest overall survival in acute graft-versus-host disease (aGvHD) when compared to reported literature evidence, according to MaaT Pharma.
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FUJIFILM plans $1.2 billion investment in major US manufacturing facility
Proposed additions to the cell culture manufacturing facility are set to make the site one of the largest cell culture biopharmaceutical CDMO facilities in North America.
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Seasonal variation of microbial contamination in pharmaceutical cleanrooms
With the outdoor environment being a primary contamination source in the pharmaceutical cleanroom, measures like good manufacturing practices (GMP) is key to reduce this risk, a paper asserts.
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Novel medicine could address short stature in children
Some patients had excellent responses in Phase II of an innovative trial of vosoritide in paediatric hypochondroplasia, data shows.
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CRISPR technologies fuelling haematological innovations
Greater use of CRISPR-based therapies in clinical trials is expected to drive further advancements in precision medicine, GlobalData states.
