MHRA issues positive opinion to avelumab for Early Access to Medicines Scheme
The UK MHRA has given a positive scientific opinion for Merck and Pfizer's avelumab on the Early Access to Medicines Scheme (EAMS).
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WHO says 172 economies in talks for access to COVID-19 vaccines programme
The WHO has announced that many economies worldwide may participate in COVAX, an initiative aimed at providing countries with equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines.
Hydrocortisone steroid improves COVID-19 patient chance of recovery, study shows
A trial has shown that COVID-19 patients treated with the steroid hydrocortisone had a 93 percent chance of a better outcome from the coronavirus.
Global sterility indicator market to be worth over $1 billion by 2026
According to new research, the global sterility indicator market is set to grow at a CAGR of 10.8 percent over the forecast period.
Canadian government strikes deals with Janssen and Novavax for COVID-19 vaccines
The Canadian government has agreed that Janssen will supply the country with 38 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine, while Novavax has agreed to supply 76 million doses if its vaccine.
FSD Pharma applies to FDA for trial testing FSD201 in COVID-19 patients
The Investigational New Drug Application (IND) is for a Phase II trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of FSD201 (ultramicronized PEA) in hospitalised COVID-19 patients.
Further clinical trials testing Kevzara as COVID-19 therapy to be halted
After Kevzara (sarilumab) did not meet its primary or secondary endpoints in a Phase III trial, Sanofi and Regeneron have said they do not expect to conduct further studies on the drug against COVID-19.
IL-6 signalling blockade alleviates severe COVID-19 symptoms
Scientists have shown that treating COVID-19 patients with severe respiratory complications with an IL-6 signalling inhibitor improved their symptoms.
Nestlé Health Science to acquire Aimmune Therapeutics for $2.6 billion
Nestlé Health Science will acquire Aimmune Therapeutics for a total value of $2.6 billion, extending the former's food allergy portfolio.
Phase III testing of AstraZeneca’s AZD1222 vaccine has begun in the US
The clinical study will evaluate the efficacy of AZD1222, a COVID-19 vaccine candidate, in preventing symptomatic COVID-19 at 80 sites across the US.
FDA expands emergency use authorisation for remdesivir to treat all COVID-19 patients
The FDA has expanded the Emergency Use Authorisation for Veklury (remdesivir) to treat all hospitalised patients with COVID-19.
The new KORSCH X 3 tablet press: maximising mid-range production
The X 3 is a breakthrough in the small-scale and mid-range tablet press market segment and the latest advancement from KORSCH.
Study shows anticoagulation therapy beneficial for COVID-19 patients
Researchers have demonstrated that all regimens of anticoagulants were far superior to no anticoagulants in COVID-19 patients.
Further £8.4 million in funding given to UK researchers studying immune response to COVID-19
The funding is being split across three research projects that will hopefully improve the treatment of COVID-19 and inform the development of vaccines and therapeutics.
Blenrep granted CMA for relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma
The European Commission granted the conditional marketing authorisation (CMA) based on data from a trial in which Blenrep achieved an overall response rate of 32 percent.
