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CMA levels over £3.4m in fines for competition law breaches
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has fined four companies in because of anti-competitive practices in the supply of nortriptyline.
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Thin film platform to preserve vaccines at room temperature developed
A new vaccine formulation has been created by researchers, which uses a peelable film during drying to preserve the medicine.
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Innovations in CAR-T therapies in APAC will make market more competitive, report highlights
Research has shown that the CAR-T therapies in development in Asia-Pacific will make the worldwide market more competitive and drive down prices.
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EC grants marketing authorisation to Givlaari® (givosiran) for acute hepatic porphyria
The developers of givosiran announced the European Commission (EC) has granted the drug marketing authorisation based on results of the Phase III ENVISION trial.
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EMA announces update on nitrosamine impurities in medicines
The EMA has released an update on nitrosamines in drugs, saying that work is continuing to prevent and manage these impurities.
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Cryogel: a solid vaccine for liquid tumours
Researchers have developed a solid ‘cryogel’ vaccine that has been successful in combatting acute myeloid leukaemia in mice. How was this new formulation discovered and what potential does it have for cancer patients?
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Orphan Drug Designations are declining, says market analysis
A report has suggested that number of Orphan Drug Designations in both the US and Europe is declining, possibly due to prices and political changes.
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EMA releases results from February meeting, recommending two medicines
The EMA has recommended granting marketing authorisation to two medicines and extending the indications for three more following its latest meeting.
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MHRA issues alerts over defects in Patient Information Leaflets
The MHRA has issued two alerts, one for incorrect maximum daily dosage of Ibuprofen 400mg and a second for missing safety information about Oxylan Prolonged-release tablets.
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FDA approves Advil Dual Action for over-the-counter pain relief
Advil Dual Action is the first FDA-approved an over-the-counter ibuprofen and acetaminophen combination, backed up with data from several clinical trials proving its efficacy.
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Lenalidomide recommended for use with rituximab by NICE
NICE has given its positive opinion to lenalidomide in combination with rituximab as a 'chemotherapy-free' treatment for lymphoma.
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Global collaboration formed to develop novel treatment regimens for TB
The Project to Accelerate New Treatments for Tuberculosis (PAN-TB collaboration) was devised to create transformative regimens for TB treatment, irrespective of drug resistance status.
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Takeda acquires PvP Biologics following coeliac disease drug trial
A statement by the Takeda reveals the company has acquired PvP as part of a development and option agreement for the drug TAK-062.
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Coronavirus update: clinical trials and antibody manufacture
The US NIH has initiated a clinical trial for remdesivir and two pharmaceutical companies will work together to manufacture antibody treatments to tackle the coronavirus.
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Novartis launches review of Beovu after safety concerns, says report
An external review of the medicine Beovu has been announced by Novartis, which produces the drug, according to a new report.
