news
New hub to drive manufacturing innovation in Scotland
The new digitally-led centre will help to accelerate economic growth and productivity in process manufacturing, while supporting a sustainable future in Scotland.
List view / Grid view
Technology
article
Preparing for a new era in the rare disease sector
To mark Rare Disease Day 2025, EPR interviewed Christina Gkousgkouni, Head of Rare Diseases for Central South Europe, Sanofi.
news
Imaging discovery could accelerate drug development
The organic fluorophore’s super-photostability enables tracking of previously undetectable biological processes hindered with traditional fluorescent dyes.
news
Could novel 3D printing method enhance intestinal drug delivery?
The research suggests that the innovative 3D printing method has “great” potential for personalised treatments of intestinal inflammatory diseases.
news
Greener method for ethylene oxide manufacture identified
The cleaner method could significantly lower production costs and reduce carbon dioxide emissions resulting from ethylene oxide manufacturing.
news
First-in-human data for gene therapy signals potential in childhood blindness
Developed and manufactured under a Manufacturer’s ‘Specials’ Licence (MSL), the gene therapy could provide a novel treatment option for paediatric patients at the earliest stage of the rare eye disease.
news
Photochemistry development aids peptide-based therapy progress
The research highlights potential for the technology to advance development of pharmaceutically relevant peptide amides as therapies.
news
Innovative nanoparticle-based technique could advance pharmaceutical formulations
The paper highlights a new analytical method that provides potential for sustainable use of nanomaterials and unique benefits compared to other spectrofluorimetric techniques.
news
Water-based reactors offer pharmaceutical industry a safer alternative to toxic solvents
The breakthrough promises to transform pharmaceutical manufacturing by enabling chemical reactions in water, reducing reliance on hazardous organic solvents.
news
Climate crisis and technological innovation shaping pharmaceutical water market
As a significant water consumer to enable production of high-quality medicines, this demand brings both challenges and opportunities for the pharmaceutical industry up to 2033, research suggests.
news
Biologic could reduce treatment burden for children with haemophilia A
New data suggests that once-weekly prophylaxis bispecific antibody treatment could provide an efficient and convenient option for young patients with haemophilia A.
news
Draft regulatory guidance on personalised cancer therapies published
The new draft guidance for personalised cancer therapies addresses the questions that this new regulatory pathway creates, according to the MHRA’s Chief Executive.
news
CHMP meeting highlights – January 2025
In its January meeting, the EMA’s human medicines committee recommended eight new medicines, including biosimilars and a new vaccine.
news
NICE recommends gene therapy for severe sickle cell disease
The committee’s approval of the one-time gene therapy means the healthcare inequalities for patients with this genetic blood disorder can begin to be re-addressed.
news
UK enhances ILAP to accelerate access to innovative medicines
The MHRA’s refreshed guidance is the only end-to-end access pathway that enables medicine developers to collaborate with the national health system, Regulator, and HTA bodies.
