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MHRA authorises new treatment for rare lung cancer
A “potential best-in-class treatment” for adults with KRASG12C-mutated non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) has been authorised in the UK.
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Mitigating medicines shortages in Europe
The pharmaceutical industry must work together, applying new initiatives and harnessing digital tools to address Europe’s medicines shortages in 2023 and beyond, regulators and other organisations assert.
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Sustainable biosimilar competition in Europe: can it be achieved?
The Biosimilar Medicines Group has reflected on a new report by IQVIA that outlines factors for achieving sustainable levels of biosimilar competition in Europe.
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Counterfeit diabetes pens identified in EU and UK
Following shortages of the diabetes medicine Ozempic (semaglutide), the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) have confirmed cases of falsely labelled pre-filled pens at UK and EU wholesalers.
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First-in-class phosphate absorption inhibitor approved by FDA
A first-in-class treatment with a differentiated mechanism of action has been approved to reduce serum phosphorus in chronic kidney disease (CKD) in individuals for which phosphate binders are not suitable.
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Follicular lymphoma BTK inhibitor recommended by CHMP
Following the CHMP’s recommendation of a follicular lymphoma combination treatment, if approved, BRUKINSA will be the first BTK inhibitor to be authorised for follicular lymphoma.
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Research predicts 2029 small molecule oncology market leaders
With over $7 billion sales predicted by 2029, AstraZeneca’s Tagrisso is set to lead the lung cancer small molecule treatment market, according to GlobalData.
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MHRA regulation overhaul: new scheme for lowest-risk UK clinical trials
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) states its new scheme enables a more streamlined approach to processing Clinical Trial Authorisations (CTAs) for initial applications in late-stage clinical trials.
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Pharma pushes for UK medicine scheme revision
If proposed changes to the UK’s Statutory Scheme for branded medicines is implemented, there will be “a negative impact on new product launches, despite any initial exemption in the first three years,” says Astellas.
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MSD medicine accepted for use in Scotland
Scotland is the first European country to accept the HIF-2α inhibitor WELIREG® (belzutifan) for eligible adults with von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease.
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Bristol Myers Squibb agrees nearly $6bn oncology merger
In an agreed merger with Mirati Therapeutics, Bristol Myers Squibb will gain rights to a best-in-class treatment for advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with a KRASG12C mutation.
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Sanofi and Teva to develop novel IBD treatment
Under a new agreement with Sanofi, Teva could receive up to $1.5 billion for its novel anti-TL1A therapy, a potential best-in-class option for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
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Novartis completes Sandoz spin-off
As a newly independent company, Sandoz will concentrate on developing generic and biosimilar medicines, while its former parent company Novartis plans to drive its business forward with a strategic focus on innovative medicines.
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Lilly agrees $1.4 billion radiopharma acquisition
Two late-stage radioligand therapies for oncological indications are planned to be developed through an acquisition agreement between Eli Lilly and POINT Biopharma Global.
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WHO recommends second malaria vaccine
Newly recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), the new “safe, effective and affordable” malaria vaccine has potential to reduce deaths "by up to a third”.
