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Investment in UK cell and gene therapy manufacturing set to continue
An additional 6,000m2 of cell and gene therapy manufacturing space is expected to become available within the next 12 months, according to new data.
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Safe as houses: the market impact of safety syringes in hospital and home drug administration
As the demand for safety-syringes increases, the market for pre-filled safety-engineered devices will increase. This article outlines the main drivers behind this growth.
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New opportunities for Indian pharma industry in Philippines, finds study
The Philippines’ 2019 Universal Health Care Act and regulatory tax reforms open new avenues for the Indian pharmaceutical industry, according to new research.
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Astellas enters into definitive agreement to acquire Audentes Therapeutics
Astellas has announced that it will be acquiring Audentes Therapeutics at a total cost of $3 billion.
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Dr Richard Torbett named as new ABPI Chief Executive
The ABPI’s board has unanimously appointed Dr Richard Torbett as Chief Executive, commencing 1 January 2020.
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Political parties focus on R&D and mental health ahead of UK election
The three largest UK political parties have published their manifestos for the upcoming election which focus on various pharma initiatives including the NHS, R&D, drug prices and mental health.
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Generics and biosimilars vital to reduce healthcare costs, finds EC
The EC has released a report that has found generics and biosimilars decrease wasteful spending and maintain health quality in the EU.
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Research Report: Industrial Transformation Challenging in Life Sciences
Industrial transformation is a very real phenomenon. Companies are going beyond standard practices to seek out step-change improvement in industrial operations, with several companies already reporting "dramatic results".
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Novartis announces $9.7bn acquisition of The Medicines Company
The M&A between Novartis and The Medicines Company will add inclisiran, the potentially first-in-class treatment to reduce cholesterol, to the former’s pipeline.
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MHRA announces recall of 13 over-the-counter ranitidine medicines
Four companies are recalling batches of certain over-the-counter ranitidine medicines used to treat conditions such as stomach ulcers and heartburn.
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UK leads Europe in early clinical research, says new report
According to a new report, the UK is leading the rest of Europe for early-stage clinical research into new medicines and vaccines, with more than 600 commercial clinical trials taking place in the NHS.
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Pelosi plan could lead to 56 fewer new medicines over decade
US Speaker Pelosi’s new drug pricing plan could impact small biotech companies, reducing their innovation by 90 percent, says new research.
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Bristol-Myers Squibb completes acquisition of Celgene
After regulatory approval, Bristol-Myers Squibb has announced its successful acquisition of Celgene, completing the merger.
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Medicine regulators should increase collaboration, says new report
The US National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine have released a report that suggests regulators need to collaborate more to ensure drug quality.
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Healthcare sector often fails to implement new digital initiatives, finds report
A new report has found that even though ambitions are high in the healthcare sector to invest in digital initiatives, the rate of implementing these initiatives are low.