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UK biotech on “positive trajectory”, says BIA
Cutting-edge science and large international investment are driving growth in the UK’s biotech sector, the organisation’s new report reveals.
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AstraZeneca Canadian investment to drive R&D growth
The US$570m investment will contribute to advancing AstraZeneca’s global clinical pipeline, a key goal of its strategy to 2030.
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Biologic demonstrates “tremendous” potential advance in atrial fibrillation
The Phase II study validated an “incredibly safe bleeding profile” for Factor XI inhibitors as a treatment for the common cardiovascular condition.
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FDA approves innovative monotherapy for treatment-resistant depression
J&J’s standalone small molecule drug was approved based on evidence of improvement of depressive symptoms without the need for patients to take a daily oral antidepressant.
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Early-phase ATMP clinical trials see promising growth
Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult's (CGT Catapult) findings attest to the UK remaining “a highly attractive destination for clinical trials”.
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Transitioning to digital product information to ensure a sustainable future
Sarah Moores, Global Sustainability Director at AstraZeneca, discusses the potential scope for establishing electronic product information (ePI) in the pharmaceutical industry to support its endeavours in environmental sustainability.
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New guidance to aid cost-effectiveness analysis of new drugs
The report aims to support development of economic models for health technology assessment (HTA) decision making, as there has been “little change in guidance on the use of surrogate endpoints in HTA since 2018”.
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Lilly IBD biologic receives expanded US approval
The drug is the first biologic in over 15 years to have disclosed two-year Phase III efficacy data in Crohn's disease at the time of approval.
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Ensuring packaging integrity of frozen biopharmaceutical products
The study’s observations offers insight for pharmaceutical professionals in choosing the appropriate primary packaging container for frozen biopharmaceutical products.
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Long-term potential revealed for novel modifier gene therapy
The positive two-year findings from the Phase I/II gene therapy trial in retinitis pigmentosa reiterate the potential of mutation-agnostic therapies.
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Embracing green innovation in life sciences
Shishir Patel, Medical Director at Chiesi UK and Ireland, explores the efforts made to develop sustainable healthcare solutions in life sciences. Alongside examining low global warming potential (GWP) propellants and the need for investment in sustainable R&D infrastructures, he highlights the urgency for action on climate change and the importance…
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Potential blockbuster drugs to watch in 2025
Eleven drugs are poised to make waves in the pharmaceutical industry in 2025, according to the annual report.
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AstraZeneca’s PARP inhibitor newly recommended by NICE
The regulatory recommendation provides a targeted therapy option for eligible patients with the most common cancer in the UK.
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Could novel gel therapeutic set new standard of care in oncology?
Findings from the interim clinical study showed that the gel formulation enhanced quality of life in over half of cancer patients.
