Global trial to evaluate Kevzara® (sarilumab) as COVID-19 therapy initiated
A Phase II/III trial to study Kevzara (sarilumab) as a method to reduce the inflammatory response in the lungs of COVID-19 patients has begun outside of the US.
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FDA approves Zeposia® (ozanimod) to treat relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis
The US FDA has granted approval to BMS for Zeposia, a once daily oral medication for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis.
Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) meeting highlights
A summary of the CHMP meeting conclusions, including medicines recommended for approval and indication extension and several safety review findings.
Over 90 percent of medical marijuana in US contains high levels of THC, study finds
A study conducted in the US has revealed that the majority of medical marijuana dispensed in the US has THC levels of up to 15 percent.
UK government calls for increased supply of COVID-19 testing kits
The UK government has reached out to the life sciences sector to ask potential suppliers of COVID-19 testing kits to get in contact.
Mylan and Upjohn transaction closure delayed by COVID-19
Mylan and Upjohn (a Pfizer company) revealed they have delayed the transaction due to meeting restrictions and concerns over staff health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Biopharma industry leaders collaborate to combat COVID-19
The International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations has announced that the biopharma industry has responding swiftly to the COVID-19 pandemic and will further increase its efforts.
95 percent of pharma industry concerned about COVID-19 impact, finds survey
The survey indicates that almost all respondents were concerned about the COVID-19 pandemic’s effects on company performance, including supply and demand failures.
Jefferies announces support for new pre-filled syringe packaging solution
A private-public consortium to develop pre-filled syringe packaging has been backed by Jefferies, including a seed capital commitment of at least $10 million.
Chinese ABRAXANE® supply expected to be disrupted
The marketing agent for China, BeiGene, announced the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) suspended the importation, sales and use of ABRAXANE.
Indian government ceases exports of Ipca (hydroxychloroquine)
India has stopped exporting the malaria drug Ipca (hydroxychloroquine), despite the FDA lifting its ban on imports due to its potential as a coronavirus treatment.
Developers request revocation of remdesivir’s ODD for COVID-19
Gilead Sciences say they are confident they can maintain an expedited regulatory review timeline for remdesivir as a treatment for COVID-19 without Orphan Drug Designation (ODD).
Positive results announced for acute myeloid leukaemia treatment trial
Positive topline results have been announced from a Phase II trial of VENCLEXTA® (venetoclax) in combination with azacitidine in patients with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML).
FDA hands Boehringer and Lilly complete response letter for insulin adjunct
Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly have received a complete response letter from the US FDA for their sNDA of empagliflozin 2.5mg, an insulin adjunct.
Telstar develops a new laboratory freeze dryer operating with natural gases
Specially designed for R&D laboratories, Telstar's LyoQuest Arctic is a bench-top environmentally friendly lab freeze dryer. Unlike conventional freeze dryers using HFC cooling gases, the Lyoquest Arctic reduces the GWP impact more than 1,000-fold.
