PRIME scheme benefits drug development, finds EMA report
The report outlines the positive impact the EMA’s PRIority Medicines (PRIME) scheme has had on drug development for unmet medical need over the last five years.
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£260mn in funding to support UK clinical research and medicines manufacturing
The UK Government has committed £200mn to support NHS-led diagnostics and treatment research and £60 million to expand life sciences manufacturing.
Empagliflozin benefits adults hospitalised for acute heart failure, shows study
Phase III trial shows that adults hospitalised for acute heart failure were 36 percent more likely to experience a clinical benefit if initiated on empagliflozin.
Nirsevimab first potential immunisation to protect against RSV in infants
Nirsevimab has the potential to offer RSV protection for all infants, with a single dose showing 74.5 percent efficacy in the Melody Phase III trial.
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Could cyber-physical watermarks be the key to pill-level traceability?
New anti-counterfeit technology, called a cyber-physical watermark, leverages edible fluorescent silk to identify medications.
Clostridioides difficile vaccine shows promise in Phase III trial
Pfizer’s investigational C. difficile vaccine was shown to reduce the duration and severity of disease, but not prevent primary C. difficile infection.
Developing ultrafast THz–fingerprint Raman spectroscopy
New research demonstrates the potential of dual-detection impulsive vibrational spectroscopy (DIVS), an ultrafast Raman spectroscopy technique.
FDA approves Carvykti for patients with multiple myeloma
US FDA approval based on 98 percent response rate in multiple myeloma patients treated once with Carvykti (ciltacabtagene autoleucel, cilta-cel).
EDQM remote inspections to become permanent part of inspection scheme
The EDQM will include Real-Time Remote Inspections (RTEMIS) as an integral part of its system for the supervision of manufacturers of active substances from 2022.
What to expect at the UK’s flagship event for Making Pharmaceuticals
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Serious about Making Pharmaceuticals? Attend the UK’s largest event dedicated to supporting the future of the pharmaceutical product life-cycle.
Brian Henry selected as new MMIP Chair
Brian Henry, Global Head of Drug Product Design at Pfizer, is the new Chair of the Medicines Manufacturing Industry Partnership (MMIP), a body representing the voice of medicines manufacturing in the UK.
USP calls for industry input in developing mRNA quality guidelines
USP is developing mRNA quality guidelines to support the development of innovative medicines and vaccines.
UK to support early-stage clinical research with £161 million
New funding for Clinical Research Facilities will boost delivery of first-in-human to early safety and efficacy trials across England.
EMA’s human medicines committee (CHMP) Feb meeting highlights
Highlights of the February 2022 meeting of EMA’s human medicines committee (CHMP) include the recommendation of 13 medicines for approval, along with updates to other drugs and COVID-19 vaccines.
Lilly to create $700mn Institute for Genetic Medicine
Investing $700mn to establish a new site, Eli Lilly plans to fuel the development of genetic medicines through the company’s new Institute for Genetic Medicine.
