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New acquisition to accelerate microbiome therapeutics manufacture
Clinical development and manufacture of microbiome-based therapeutics is set to be accelerated through Kanvas Biosciences’ new acquisition of key assets from Federation Bio.
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Roche multiple sclerosis subcutaneous injection: late-breaking data
OCREVUS subcutaneous injection was comparable to intravenous (IV) infusion in providing near-complete suppression of multiple sclerosis brain lesions over 24 weeks, Phase III study data shows.
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ECNP 2023: new esketamine NS safety data for depression
New safety data for a Phase IIIb study in treatment-resistant depression (TRD), revealed at ECNC 2023, showed that esketamine NS significantly increased the proportion of patients achieving remission compared to quetiapine XR.
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Pharma pushes for UK medicine scheme revision
If proposed changes to the UK’s Statutory Scheme for branded medicines is implemented, there will be “a negative impact on new product launches, despite any initial exemption in the first three years,” says Astellas.
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Life Sciences Innovation Day – Accelerating Digital Transformation Ambition
On 18 October 2023, Schneider Electric’s unique event brings together six leading speakers who will explore the future of biotechnology and personalised medicine using AI & digital transformation in life sciences.
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Novel anti-epileptic drug demonstrates efficacy
Research reveals that a new, potassium-channel opening drug has shown an ability to reduce seizure frequency by more than half in certain epilepsy patients.
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MSD medicine accepted for use in Scotland
Scotland is the first European country to accept the HIF-2α inhibitor WELIREG® (belzutifan) for eligible adults with von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease.
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Bristol Myers Squibb agrees nearly $6bn oncology merger
In an agreed merger with Mirati Therapeutics, Bristol Myers Squibb will gain rights to a best-in-class treatment for advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with a KRASG12C mutation.
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India joins mission to harmonise pharmacopoeial standards
As a “major manufacturer of the world’s medicines”, the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) has joined the Pharmacopoeial Discussion Group (PDG) to contribute to the harmonisation of quality standards.
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Moderna reveals optimistic data for influenza-COVID-19 vaccine
Strong influenza and COVID-19 immunogenicity compared to approved standalone vaccines has been demonstrated in Moderna’s combination vaccine, interim Phase I/II trial data shows.
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FUJIFILM Diosynth recruits new Quality leader
An ex-Biogen executive has been appointed as CDMO FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies’ new Chief Quality Officer.
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Stem-cell therapy delivers potential in Alzheimer’s
Top-line Phase IIa data has demonstrated an allogeneic stem-cell therapy facilitated a lack of deterioration in cognitive signals in mild Alzheimer’s.
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Sanofi and Teva to develop novel IBD treatment
Under a new agreement with Sanofi, Teva could receive up to $1.5 billion for its novel anti-TL1A therapy, a potential best-in-class option for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
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Exploring the gene therapy biomanufacturing landscape
In this exclusive Q&A with European Pharmaceutical Review, Sheila Ann Mikhail, co-founder of AskBio and keynote speaker at CPHI Barcelona delves into the current landscape and future potential of the gene therapy sector. She explores strategies for making gene therapies more affordable and accessible, innovations in drug delivery, as well…
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Novartis completes Sandoz spin-off
As a newly independent company, Sandoz will concentrate on developing generic and biosimilar medicines, while its former parent company Novartis plans to drive its business forward with a strategic focus on innovative medicines.
