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NICE recommends new triple therapy treatment for multiple myeloma
Carfilzomib with dexamethasone and lenalidomide could be offered to approximately 2,000 NHS patients as a second line treatment for multiple myeloma.
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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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What is on the horizon for the pharmaceutical packaging equipment market?
European Pharmaceutical Review’s Hannah Balfour outlines the findings of market research reports exploring the challenges and drivers for the pharmaceutical packaging equipment market between 2020 and 2025.
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International trade officials to review impact of pharma mergers
The Federal Trade Commission will work with international regulators to review the effects of pharma mergers and update approaches to analysing them.
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Keeping momentum in the life sciences sector
In the wake of the UK’s agreed deal with the EU, Andrew Howard, Deputy Director for Trade, Regulation and Analysis in the Office for Life Sciences, offers advice to those life sciences businesses navigating the transition to a new regulatory landscape.
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Launch of generic oncology medications to improve treatment access in India
GlobalData suggests the recent approval of new generics in oncology should enhance access and adherence to cancer treatment by reducing costs borne by patients.
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Boom times for pharma M&A
Global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity last year was expected to decline from 2019 levels, mainly due to the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting uncertainty around the global economy, trade tensions between the US and China, and the presidential election in the US. However, James Baillieu from Bird & Bird reveals…
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EC approves first high concentration, low-volume adalimumab biosimilar
YuflymaTM (CT-P17) has been approved for the treatment of thirteen chronic inflammatory diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis and psoriatic arthritis, in Europe.
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Therapeutic proteins and oral vaccines market to surpass $300,000mn by 2027
The market is expected to grow at a 6.7 percent CAGR, driven by the increasing prevalence of cancer and cardiovascular diseases, as well as growing interest in biologics.
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Once daily multiple sclerosis treatment approved for use in Scotland
The Scottish Medicines Consortium has approved Zeposia® (ozanimod) for use in relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis patients.
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What impact does disease rarity have on rare and orphan drug pricing?
Bhavesh Patel, Cécile Matthews and Owen Male at CRA’s Life Sciences Practice assess the relationship between drug pricing for rare disease therapies and disease prevalence in Europe, taking a closer look at payer assessments of orphan drugs in Germany.
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COVAX to purchase up to 40 million COVID-19 vaccine doses from Pfizer and BioNTech
Through COVAX, doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine will be provided at a not-for-profit price for 92 low- and lower-middle-income countries.
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Antibiotics market set to generate revenue of $58,800 million by 2027
A new report has predicted that the global antibiotics market will grow at a CAGR of four percent from 2020-2027.
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Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine set to generate sales of $30 billion
Over a six year period, the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is expected to lead inoculation sales, generating $30 billion.
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Seven secret ingredients for successfully launching and commercialising a biopharma’s first drug in Europe
After the US, Europe is considered the second most attractive market for serving patient needs while realising commercial value from innovative drugs. However, the 27 EU member states each have their own approaches to pricing and market access – and need tailored commercialisation and go-to-market strategies. Simon-Kucher & Partners analysed…
