Top R&D countries and UK companies listed in new research
Researchers have revealed the countries which spend the most on R&D as compared to revenue, as well as the companies in the UK investing in research.
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Adding natural extracts to medicine formulation improves hypertension drugs
A study has demonstrated that adding certain natural extracts into hypertension drug formulation aids in supporting cardiovascular function.
Gender inequality in STEM publishing due to female dropout rates, says study
New research has revealed that despite a rising number of women in STEM publishing papers, there is a large gender difference due to females leaving academia.
MHRA announces two medicine recalls
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has issed two alerts for medicine recalls in the UK due to out of specification dissolution results and an error in decommissioning.
Supersensitive smart material developed for targeted drug delivery
Scientists have developed a highly sensitive material that can analyse multiple environmental parameters simultaneously, which could be used in drug delivery.
NICE fails to recommend the combination of pembrolizumab and axitinib for kidney cancer on NHS
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has stated that combined use of the drugs pembrolizumab and axitinib is not recommended for untreated advanced renal cell carcinoma in adults.
ABPI responds to UK points-based immigration system
The ABPI has outlined how the new immigration system in the UK will affect life science workers and businesses, emphasising the need for regular reviews to remain competitive.
European patent upheld for foundational CRISPR intellectual property
Arguments filed in opposition to a patent for foundation CRISPR-Cas9 intellectual property have been rejected by the European Patents Office.
EMA announces restrictions to cyproterone use due to meningioma risk
After a review of cyproterone, the EMA has recommended that the drug only be prescribed once other treatment options have failed, due to an increased meningioma risk.
Biotech company Promedior merges with Roche
Roche has successfully completed its purchase of Promedior, Inc. along with its entire portfolio of fibrotic disease therapeutics.
FDA and India prevented 500 unapproved drug shipments entering US in January
A collaborative effort between the FDA and Government of India stopped shipments of illegal drugs from reaching patients in the US in Operation Broadsword.
Voltaren approved for arthritis pain over-the-counter in the US
Voltaren Arthritis Pain has been approved by the FDA as an over-the-counter product for the temporary relief of arthritis pain.
Updated restrictions announced for multiple sclerosis treatment
A revised indication, additional contraindications and strengthened monitoring requirements has been recommended for Lemtrada (alemtuzumab) following a review.
Researchers develop method to produce protein drugs from lettuce
Scientists have divised a way to manufacture protein drugs using lettuce leaves, which has presented a potential drug for pulmonary arterial hypertension.
In silico techniques – a JPAG event
European Pharmaceutical Review attended a JPAG event, exploring the plethora of uses for in silico techniques in the pharmaceutical industry.
