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Life sciences a “priority sector” in UK Industrial Strategy
The new UK strategy represents a milestone for enhancing international competitiveness and puts into motion the upcoming Life Sciences Sector Plan.
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Regulatory shift signals potential change for future CGT sector
The cell and gene therapy (CGT) sector must maintain its scientific rigor despite recent changes to US policy and market conditions, says key industry body.
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NICE concludes decision for two Alzheimer’s treatments
The committee’s final draft guidance cited high-cost as a key reason for its negative opinion of the Alzheimer’s drugs, developed by Biogen and Eisai.
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New biosimilar pathways – key takeaways from the EMA’s draft reflection paper
Here, Vladimir Murovec, Counsel, Osborne Clarke, discusses the European Medicines Agency (EMA)’s latest draft reflection paper and its scientific rationale, regulatory implications and potential impact on biosimilar drug development and manufacturing in the EU.
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MHRA Class 2 medicine recalls – May/June 2025
The UK medicine agency's most recent recalls of this class have been due to packaging and potential contamination issues.
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MHRA issues first UK guidance on phage therapies
MHRA’s publication is intended to support European developers of phage-based medicinal products to effectively navigate related regulations.
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CHMP meeting highlights – May 2025
The EMA’s committee has granted positive opinions for ten new treatments, including medicines for oncology indications and rare diseases.
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FDA approval marks shift in diabetic retinopathy treatment
The ocular injection, now granted its third FDA approval, offers a more convenient treatment option for patients with vision loss.
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BioNTech pledges major UK investment
BioNTech’s commitment aligns with the UK Government’s Plan for Change, which involves accelerating growth of the pharmaceutical industry.
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Novo Nordisk CEO to exit role
Current market conditions in the pharmaceutical industry have driven the change to its executive leadership team, according to Novo Nordisk.
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UK immigration reform – implications for life sciences
This article offers key industry perspectives on the UK government’s recent immigration whitepaper and highlights the challenge of balancing economic growth and attracting skilled talent.
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World-first approval supports AstraZeneca’s sustainability goals
Approval of the novel tool marks progress for both respiratory disease patients in the UK and reducing the global environmental impact of inhaled medicines.
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Tackling EU supply chain challenges while boosting innovation
Medicines for Europe calls for continued progress of pharmaceutical reforms such as the Critical Medicines Act, to support production of essential medicines in the region.
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Landmark UK-India trade deal insufficient for life sciences, says industry body
The multi-billion-pound deal provides a boost to the UK’s economy, however it lacks provision to aid the country’s growth ambitions, states the ABPI.
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Improving EU’s regulatory framework for enhanced pharma competitiveness
Despite its potential to become a more attractive destination for drug developers, new research insists the EU market makes improvements such as faster regulatory approvals and closer collaboration.
