Pharmapack Europe 2020 award winners announced
The winners from the 2020 Pharmapack Awards have been announced, with eight awards granted across two categories in the pharmaceutical packaging and drug delivery industries.
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Leading doctors call for action to address HRT and contraceptive shortages in UK
Experts in the UK have called for government action to resolve the shortages of hormone replacement therapy and now contraceptives.
CRISPR-edited T cells active in patients months after initial infusion
The first US in-human trial of CRISPR-Cas9-edited T cells has concluded with no ill effects and showed that nine months later the infused cells were still active against cancer.
Skin preparation electrode gel recalled due to infection risk to patients
Mavidon has recalled LemonPrep, PediaPrep, Wave Prep and Cardio Prep due to the products being potentially contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia.
FDA approves AUDENZ™, an adjuvanted Influenza A pandemic vaccine
The US FDA has approved AUDENZ, a vaccine formulated with MF59® adjuvant, as an Influenza A H5N1 vaccine that can be quickly deployed in the event of a pandemic.
Global CRO market to reach $71.7 billion by 2024, says research
A report suggests the need for novel therapies and cost-effective R&D will drive growth for contract research organisations, especially in Asia-Pacific.
Coronavirus: EMA announces support for treatment research
The EMA has released a statement on its efforts to support the development of a treatment for the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV).
Malaria vaccine clinical trial for pregnant women reports promising results
The results of a clinical study for a gestational malaria vaccine has shown that the treatment is "well tolerated" and can produce an immune response.
Medreich ranitidine tablets recalled due to possible NDMA contamination
Medreich Plc is recalling a number of ranitidine products due to possible contamination with an impurity N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA).
Report finds £4.8m of funding contributed to UK health research in 2018
Researchers have found that the development and evaluation of new treatments received the most funding in the UK over the past 14 years.
Smart patch could be used as insulin delivery method for diabetes patients
A patch the size of a coin has been created by researchers as a way to detect glucose levels in the blood and deliver insulin when required.
NIAID stops HIV vaccine trial after review finds treatment ineffective
The US NIAID has stopped its HVTN 702 clinical trial for an HIV vaccine after an independent board found that the treatment did not prevent the condition.
Biofactory hydrogel platform enables on-demand production of pharmaceuticals
An innovation in hydrogels has created a portable, reusable chemical-producing platform that could provide access to essential pharmaceuticals without specialised storage requirements.
Statement from UK government on EU trade, including pharma industry
A written statement from the UK government has highlighted the importance of trade co-operation with the EU, including for pharmaceuticals.
DSP-1181: drug created using AI enters clinical trials
The developers of DSP-1181, a drug created using AI, announced that it has entered a Phase I clinical trial for the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
