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MSD to advance investigational Lp(a) inhibitor in nearly $2b deal
The new license agreement will support development of a potential additional treatment option for patients at risk of atherosclerosis.
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Novartis nets potential first-in-class medicine in new cardiovascular acquisition
The potentially multi-billion-dollar deal strengths Novartis’ late-stage pipeline for cardiovascular therapies, signalling advancement of novel treatments for heart disease.
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HPLC method demonstrates value for quality control analysis of cardiovascular drug
The HPLC technique provides “significant improvements” over traditional methods for carvedilol determination and has broad applications for pharmaceutical quality control, research suggests.
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Innovating small molecule injectables: market forecast to 2033
Key trends in the global small molecule injectable drugs market up to 2033 include advancements in technology, drug delivery systems and fast-track approvals of new drug formulations, research predicts.
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Semaglutide weight loss injection launched in UK
Following Novo Nordisk’s announcement that its Wegovy injection for obesity demonstrated a 20 percent reduction in major adverse cardiovascular outcomes, the pharma giant has launched the semaglutide treatment in the UK.
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First adult anti-inflammatory cardiovascular drug approved
An FDA-approved anti-inflammatory drug can reduce cardiovascular disease risk by an additional 31 percent in adults, on top of standard of care, clinical data has shown.
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Amgen commits $8m to clinical trial diversity programme
The Robert A. Winn Diversity in Clinical Trials Award Program has been pledged $8 million over the next four years by Amgen.
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JAK inhibitors increase risk of cardiovascular problems and cancer, warns PRAC
Janus kinase inhibitors used for chronic inflammatory conditions are only safe for certain patients, advises the EMA’s safety committee.
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Sanofi launches Impact® brand of medicines for low-income countries
Sanofi Global Health — a nonprofit unit of Sanofi set up in 2021 — has launched Impact®, a new brand of standard of care medicines dedicated for nonprofit distribution in 40 of the world’s lower-income countries.
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Data-enriched edible pharmaceuticals (DEEP): a new generation of solid drug products
In this article, Natalja Genina, Ilari Ahola, Johan Bøtker and Jukka Rantanen at the University of Copenhagen and Sofia Kälvemark Sporrong from Uppsala University discuss the potential of data-enriched edible pharmaceuticals (DEEP) to overcome various drug administration and supply challenges.
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New EFPIA network created to combat cardiovascular diseases
The European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA) has initiated the CVD Network to improve policies for patients.
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NICE recommends Liraglutide for treatment of obesity and non-diabetic hyperglycaemia
Liraglutide (Saxenda) will be offered to adults with non-diabetic hyperglycaemia and a high risk of cardiovascular disease.
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Effect of COVID-19 on treatment of non-communicable diseases
Coronavirus or COVID-19 is currently the leading cause of mortality worldwide. With a patient database of 4,150,343 active cases (as of 28 June 2020), it is the most hit word on the internet today. Besides this catastrophe, the world has been facing a severe shortage of healthcare facilities, which has…
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UK vaccine clinical trial outsourcing expansion continues
An outsourcing company has announced that Phase II, III and IV clinical trials of vaccines will continue at a growing number of sites, assessing the safety of each in light of COVID-19.
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Drug approved which reduces risk of cardiovascular events
The FDA has approved Vascepa (icosapent ethyl) as a secondary therapy to reduce cardiovascular events in adults.
