EMA recommends authorisation for remdesivir to combat COVID-19
The EMA's human medicines committee (CHMP) has recommended a conditional marketing authorisation for Veklury (remdesivir) to treat COVID-19.
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Over 2,000 clinical trials currently underway for COVID-19 therapies, finds study
New findings have revealed that over 2,000 clinical trials are being conducted to test COVID-19 therapies while 583 companies are involved in treatment and vaccine development.
Epidyolex (cannabidiol) reclassified as Schedule 5 in UK, relaxing control over drug
GW Pharmaceuticals's Epidyolex (cannabidiol) has been changed from a Schedule 2 drug to a Schedule 5 drug, making it exempt from virtually all controlled drug requirements.
First patient dosed with COVID-19 vaccine using self-amplifying RNA
A Phase I clinical trial to test Imperial College London's COVID-19 vaccine candidate has been initiated, with the first patient dosed.
bioBoaVista manufactures customised media for COVID nasal diagnostic tests using the Flexicon PF7
bioBoaVista showcases its viral transport medium, that can stabilise samples, for efficient nasal tests for the diagnosis of COVID-19.
Consortium established to monitor COVID-19 vaccines after marketing
A new consortium has been formed for the study of COVID-19 vaccines after their approval, to monitor their safety and efficacy.
EMA issues guidance on medicine impurities, in light of nitrosamine detection
After nitrosamines were detected in sartan medicines, the EMA has released new recommendations about handling and reporting impurities in drugs.
Inhaled formulation of remdesivir to be tested as COVID-19 treatment
Gilead Sciences has said it will initiate clinical trials in August to test an inhaled formulation of remdesivir, a potential COVID-19 therapy.
Ruxolitinib to be studied as COVID-19 treatment in clinical trial
Following the successful treatment of a COVID-19 patient with ARDS using ruxolitinib, Germany is set to begin clinical trials to test the drug.
GSK recalls three lots of children’s cough medicine in US
GlaxoSmithKline has voluntarily recalled two lots of Children's Robitussin® Honey Cough and Chest Congestion DM and one lot of Children's Dimetapp® Cold and Cough in the US.
Glenmark approved to supply favipiravir as COVID-19 treatment in India
Indian authorities have given their first approval for the oral antiviral favipiravir for treatment of COVID-19 to Glenmark Pharmaceuticals.
Novel prostate cancer drug formulation could improve drug’s efficacy
A new oil-based oral formulation of prostate cancer drug abiraterone acetate could enable a smaller dose of the drug to be effective and reduce possible side effects, a study has shown.
Dexamethasone to be available on NHS as COVID-19 treatment
The UK government has approved dexamethasone to be available on the NHS, following clinical trials proving its efficacy at reducing the risk of death for COVID-19 patients.
UK launches scheme to encourage development of novel antibiotics
The NHS is offering two contracts to pay pharma companies at the start of their research into antibiotics, to promote the development of new antimicrobials.
Clinical trial disruption from COVID-19 beginning to lessen, says report
New findings reveal that the 200 clinical trials impacted and delayed by COVID-19 are now continuing or have completed their course.
