news
Saphnelo approved to treat systemic lupus erythematosus
AstraZeneca’s Saphnelo (anifrolumab-fnia) has been approved in the US for patients with moderate to severe systemic lupus erythematosus.
List view / Grid view
Big Pharma
![AstraZeneca sign and logo on company building exterior - South San Francisco, California, US in 2020 [Credit: Michael Vi/Shutterstock.com].](https://www.europeanpharmaceuticalreview.com/wp-content/uploads/AstraZeneca-4-300x278.jpg)
![AstraZeneca sign and logo on company building exterior - South San Francisco, California, US in 2020 [Credit: Michael Vi/Shutterstock.com].](https://www.europeanpharmaceuticalreview.com/wp-content/uploads/AstraZeneca-4.jpg)
news
AstraZeneca reveals $15.54 billion in revenues in H1 2021
H1 financial results show AstraZeneca’s revenues grew by 23 percent in 2021, with $14.37 billion attributed to activities aside from COVID-19 vaccine sales.
![The GlaxoSmithKline headquarters building in Brentford, west London, June 2018 [Credit: Willy Barton / Shutterstock.com].](https://www.europeanpharmaceuticalreview.com/wp-content/uploads/GSK-3-300x278.jpg)
![The GlaxoSmithKline headquarters building in Brentford, west London, June 2018 [Credit: Willy Barton / Shutterstock.com].](https://www.europeanpharmaceuticalreview.com/wp-content/uploads/GSK-3-e1624534468322.jpg)
news
GSK reports £8.1 billion in Q2 sales
GSK announces “excellent” Q2 financial performance with growth across all segments – Pharmaceuticals, Vaccines, Consumer Healthcare.
![Pfizer logo on a sign in New York city, US [Credit: Molly Woodward / Shutterstock.com]](https://www.europeanpharmaceuticalreview.com/wp-content/uploads/Pfizer-4-300x278.jpg)
![Pfizer logo on a sign in New York city, US [Credit: Molly Woodward / Shutterstock.com]](https://www.europeanpharmaceuticalreview.com/wp-content/uploads/Pfizer-4-e1627904909506.jpg)
news
Pfizer reports 92 percent increase in revenues for Q2
The company’s second quarter (Q2) results reveal a $9.1 billion increase in revenues from Q2 2020 and significant operational growth.
news
Roche’s Evrysdi significantly improves lives of babies with SMA
The Phase II study of Evrysdi showed significant improvements in survival and motor milestones in babies with type 1 spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).
news
Alzheimer’s treatment lowers tau by nearly 50 percent in Phase I trials
Biogen and Ionis announced positive topline data on investigational Alzheimer’s treatment, indicating 50 percent tau protein reduction.
news
J&J to pay up to $5bn in US opioid settlement
Johnson & Johnson has signed a nationwide opioid settlement agreement and will pay billions to settle opioid-related claims and litigation in the US.
news
Bayer appoints Head of Research and Early Development for Oncology
Bayer have announced that Professor Dominik Ruettinger will be its new Head of Research and Early Development for Oncology, effective 1 October 2021.
news
AI and big data will continue to disrupt pharma sector, says survey
A GlobalData report has revealed the extent to which companies will be using AI and big data in drug discovery and development processes.
article
Strengthening the pharma industry’s cyber security defence
Cyber hackers target businesses of all shapes and sizes, but the pharmaceutical industry remains a prime target, especially as these companies undergo digital transformation and move high value data online. But how can the industry protect itself from the threat of cyber attack? Jack Garnsey, Product Manager at VIPRE SafeSend…
news
Big pharma collaborates on free resource linking genetic variants to human disease
The collaborative work has produced the largest browsable resource linking rare protein-coding genetic variants to human health and disease that will accelerate targeted drug development.
news
GSK to focus on vaccines and specialty medicines in next decade
In an investor update, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) revealed its plan to promote growth and performance over next ten years.
Whitepapers/App Notes/Posters
Application note: Stability of protein formulations and their importance
The Crystalline offers the possibility to quickly obtain data on the stability of protein formulations by making use of the real time digital camera.
article
Waiving COVID-19 vaccine intellectual property rights
South Africa and India’s request that the World Trade Organization waive intellectually property rights for COVID-19 vaccines, treatments, diagnostics and technology has garnered extensive media coverage, particularly since the US decision to support the proposal. In a three-part series, European Pharmaceutical Review’s Assistant Editor, Hannah Balfour, will discuss the IP…
news
100 Days Mission: “landmark collaboration” to protect people against future pandemics
Governments and life science leaders agree to work towards slashing the time to develop and deploy interventions and diagnostics for future pandemic threats to 100 days.