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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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Sanofi to enhance neurology pipeline with new acquisition
The acquisition aligns with one of Sanofi’s four strategic disease areas and supports the company in utilising its immunology expertise to address areas of unmet need.
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Measuring AI’s impact on the pharmaceutical industry
In this article, Updesh Dosanjh, Practice Leader, Pharmacovigilance Technology Solutions, IQVIA, explores how the pharmaceutical industry and its workforce can truly leverage the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and measure the impact of this technology.
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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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New real-world data guidance could accelerate drug approvals
The MHRA’s consultation, announced on International Clinical Trials Day, is intended to support creation of innovative UK trials.
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UK Government commits to long-term R&D funding
The announcement supports the UK Government’s broader plans for reformation of longer-term funding for the research and development sector.
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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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Takeda investigational drug shows efficacy in narcolepsy
If approved, the oral medicine could provide a first-in-class treatment option for eligible individuals with the chronic 24-hour disease.
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GSK to expand hepatology pipeline with potential best-in-class therapy
The unique mechanism of action of efimosfermin supports its potential as a new standard-of-care in liver disease.
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Novel breast cancer treatment approach significantly enhances survival
With its detailed safety data for chemotherapy and olaparib to treat early-stage breast cancer, the trial findings could lead to improved patient outcomes.
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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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Innovative CAR T therapy could deliver in broader therapeutic settings, research suggests
The novel cell therapy utilises a shortened manufacturing process compared to standard production timelines, offering potential for enhanced therapeutic capability.
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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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Qualification of non-mutagenic impurities (NMIs)
In this article, Dave Elder reviews the European Medicines Agency (EMA)’s updated reflection paper on the qualification of non-mutagenic impurities (NMIs), which outlines alternative approaches to animal testing.
