LBPs may offer hope to IBS patients in the near future, says report
Live biotherapeutic products (LBPs) are expected to help patients with IBS who currently have no US- or EMA-approved treatments.
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Biden Administration to support resilience of US pharma supply chain
US President announces $60 million in funding to support domestic API production and a consortium to onshore essential medicine manufacturing.
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Pfizer reports 92 percent increase in revenues for Q2
The company’s second quarter (Q2) results reveal a $9.1 billion increase in revenues from Q2 2020 and significant operational growth.
Are your disinfectant validation protocols fit for purpose?
In a review, Tim Sandle sets out what disinfectant validation studies should assess and why those factors are important when choosing cleanroom disinfectants.
Camostat cuts recovery time in half for mild COVID-19 patients
Phase II trial results suggest Daewoong Pharmaceutical’s Foistar (Camostat mesilate) may significantly expedite recovery from mild COVID-19 symptoms.
Project worth £3.1mn to develop advanced controls for biopharma manufacturing
A collaborative project will develop automated manufacturing controls for biologics such as antibodies, viral vectors and vaccines.
Roche’s Evrysdi significantly improves lives of babies with SMA
The Phase II study of Evrysdi showed significant improvements in survival and motor milestones in babies with type 1 spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).
FDA approves first interchangeable biosimilar insulin product
The first interchangeable biosimilar insulin product will help increase access and affordability of insulin for diabetics.
Over £100mn in fines for pharma firms hiking prices of crucial thyroid drug
The Competition and Markets Authority fines Advanz and two others for hiking prices of liothyronine tablets by 1,110 percent in eight years.
Microbial air sampler market to value $545mn by 2028
Research suggests the adoption of microbial air samplers to overcome COVID-19, as well as the growth of the pharmaceutical sector will both drive market development.
Alzheimer’s treatment lowers tau by nearly 50 percent in Phase I trials
Biogen and Ionis announced positive topline data on investigational Alzheimer’s treatment, indicating 50 percent tau protein reduction.
Genomic sequencing is a potential key to precision medicine for cancer
A new US study demonstrated that comprehensive genomic sequencing is crucial for the development of precision medicine for cancer patients.
British generics manufacturers call for Northern Ireland supply to be sorted
Mark Samuels, Chief Executive of the British Generic Manufacturers Association (BGMA), urges EU and UK to put patients above politics in solving medicine supply challenges for Northern Ireland.
Vaxzevria has similar safety profile to mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, finds study
New studies show rates of blood clots were similar following vaccination with Vaxzevria and Comirnaty®, plus rates of rare blood clots are lower after the second Vaxzevria dose.
Collaboration to enable standardisation of AAV quality measurement
US Pharmacopeia to collaborate on assessment of analytical methods for adeno-associated viruses (AAVs) to facilitate the development of reference standards.
