EC approves Xtandi™ for third prostate cancer indication
Xtandi™ (enzalutamide) was approved for metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer after it reduced the risk of radiographic progression or death by 61 percent in a trial.
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Nasal spray shown to be effective in reducing COVID-19 transmission
The algae-derived NasitrolTM nasal spray reduced the incidence of COVID-19 in intensive care unit (ICU) workers to one percent in a clinical trial.
Kineret® improves clinical outcomes in hospitalised patients with COVID-19 pneumonia
Treating moderate to severe COVID-19 pneumonia patients with poor prognosis with Kineret® (anakinra) prevented death and progression to severe respiratory failure.
Global mass spectrometry market to value $7.3 billion by 2028
With roughly a fifth of the mass spectrometry market made up by pharma and biotech, growing R&D investment and technological breakthroughs in mass spectrometers will contribute to market growth.
Paediatric and adolescent COVID-19 vaccines update
The EMA is evaluating whether to lower the age at which Comirnaty can be administered and Novavax has begun testing its COVID-19 vaccine in paediatric patients.
Remestemcel-L reduces ARDS mortality in those under 65 years old
New data shows patients with COVID-19-related Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) were up to 75 percent less likely to die when treated with remestemcel-L and dexamethasone.
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Novel cryomicroneedle patch successfully delivers therapeutic cells in mice
Researchers have developed a new generation of microneedle technology which allows for the intradermal delivery of living cells in a minimally invasive manner.
Cell-based seasonal influenza vaccine safe and effective in children
Phase III data shows Seqirus’ cell-based quadrivalent seasonal influenza vaccine was as effective and safe as an equivalent FDA-approved egg-based vaccine in paediatric patients.
Moderna invests to increase global supply of its COVID-19 vaccine
According to Moderna, its new investments could increase global supply of its COVID-19 vaccine to one billion doses in 2021 and three billion in 2022.
Amcor begins consumer trials of recyclable pharmaceutical blister packaging
Amcor’s new recyclable packaging solution, AmSky™, is expected to be available in the healthcare market by the second half of 2022.
$150 million made available for COVID-19 vaccine adverse event compensation scheme
The COVAX No-fault Compensation Program will offer individuals in 92 lower-income countries and economies compensation for serious adverse events associated with COVID-19 vaccines distributed through COVAX.
EMA to assess if Olumiant should be authorised for hospitalised COVID-19 patients
The EMA will conduct an accelerated assessment and issue its decision on whether Olumiant (baricitinib) can be used in hospitalised COVID-19 patients by July.
COVID-19 manufacturing requirements are lucrative for CMOs, says GlobalData
A new report shows half the drugs and all the vaccines approved for emergency use in 2020 had an associated contract manufacturing agreement.
Highest British business award goes to cannabis drug developer, GW Pharmaceuticals
The Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation was awarded to GW for leadership in cannabinoid science and development of prescription cannabis-based medicines.
100 percent recovery rate for COVID-19 patients treated with Zofin™
The first ten patients in a Phase I trial of Zofin™ have recovered and been discharged, the trial will now expand with an additional 65 participants.
