US to receive 300,000 vials of experimental COVID-19 antibody therapy
Eli Lilly will provide the US government with vials of its COVID-19 antibody therapy bamlanivimab (LY-CoV555) if the treatment is granted Emergency Use Authorisation.
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200 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine to be made available for COVAX
Sanofi and GSK have agreed to support the COVID-19 vaccine (COVAX) Facility with 200 million doses of their adjuvanted, recombinant protein-based COVID-19 vaccine.
News: Microbial solutions product portfolio updates
Charles River provides essential products and services to help pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, government agencies and leading academic institutions around the globe accelerate their research and drug development efforts.
Integration of Movilitas.Cloud and NiceLabel simplifies serialised label printing for highly regulated industries
Centralised cloud-based solution delivers serialised label management that improves label quality assurance, minimises operational costs and manages product serialisation.
Clinical trials to study AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine resume globally
Clinical trials for AZD1222, the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine candidate, have resumed across the world after confirmation it is safe to do so.
Trial to evaluate oral nitric oxide therapy in COVID-19 patients
The study will establish whether NOviricid can improve COVID-19 patient outcomes and survival in 840 recently diagnosed African American patients with comorbidities.
Pharma urged to review anti-counterfeiting strategies ahead of no-deal Brexit
According to various associations, the UK could experience a high influx of counterfeit medicines if it leaves the EU without a deal.
First fully recyclable tubes with high-density polyethylene caps developed
Polyethylene-based tubes with high-density polyethylene flip-top caps that are fully recyclable have been developed for use in pharma.
First-in-human trial to study remestemcel-L as Crohn’s disease therapy launched
A Phase I clinical trial of remestemcel-L delivered by an endoscope to patients with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis has commenced.
Chemspec Digital 2020: pave the way for the recovery of the fine and speciality chemicals industry
Hosted online from 11 – 12 November, Chemspec Digital 2020 provides an interactive networking event for the fine and speciality chemicals community. From all over the world, industry experts will have the opportunity to meet, conduct business, discover innovative substances and learn about the latest trends and developments.
NICE recommends Keytruda (pembrolizumab) for treatment of HNSCC
NICE has recommended pembrolizumab for the treatment of metastatic or unresectable recurrent head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC).
FDA approves remdesivir for treatment of COVID-19
The FDA has given marketing authorisation for Veklury (remdesivir) to treat COVID-19 patients requiring hospitalisation.
Aspirin could protect patients from severe COVID-19 complications
A study has shown that aspirin use was associated with a 47 percent decrease in the risk of dying in the hospital from COVID-19.
Nanoformed formulation of piroxicam to enter Phase I trials
The first-in-human clinical trial of nanoformed piroxicam will begin in late 2020, with results expected by mid-2021.
Nasal drug delivery technology market to grow at CAGR of 5.1 percent
A new report has shown that through the COVID-19 pandemic, the global nasal drug delivery technology market is predicted to increase.
