The FDA and FTC team up to prevent anti-competitive practices
The two agencies have signed a statement of their intent to combat anti-competitive practices which are preventing the adoption of biosimilars in the US drug market.
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Pharma industry calls for GMP agreement between EU and UK
EFPIA, Medicines for Europe and AESGP have called for a Mutual Recognition Agreement on good manufacturing practice in regards to the future relationship between the UK and the EU.
BTK inhibitor meets primary endpoint in Phase IIb trial treating MS
According to its developers, SAR442168 significantly reduced the appearance of new gadolinium (Gd)-enhancing T1-hyperintense brain lesions in the 120 trial patients.
Anti-counterfeit drugs packaging market growing at 13.2 percent CAGR
Research has found that technological innovation and legislation are to drive the growth of the global anti-counterfeit packaging market.
Industry executives call for track and trace systems in south-east Asia
A report has outlined the opportunities and challenges for the pharmaceutical industry in south-east Asia, including implementing a track and trace system as well as generics potential.
Biologics patent expiry to positively impact US pharma, says report
New research has suggested that the expiration of biologics patents will be the factor that positively impacts US pharma the most this year.
Safe’n’Spray™, the smart electronic concept device with child-resistant and locking features, wins the ‘Best Innovation In Drug Delivery Device’ Award at Pharmapack 2020
A team of industry experts awarded Nemera’s Safe’n’Spray with a prestigious Pharmapack Award for ‘Best Innovation in Drug Delivery Device’.
Multiple myeloma treatment receives IND from FDA
The FDA has granted Investigational New Drug (IND) authorisation to KP1237 for the treatment of multiple myeloma using a patient's own Natural Killer cells.
MAP hydrogel biodegradation enhances stem cell growth
A study showed that bone stem cells rearrange degrading microporous annealed particle (MAP) hydrogels, promoting their growth.
Glenmark recalls iohexol solution batches as precautionary measure
Out of specification results from stability studies have led Glenmark Pharmaceuticals to recall batches of their iohexol solution for injection in the UK.
Johnson & Johnson “most valuable” pharma brand, says report
A new report has revealed Johnson & Johnson as the most valuable pharmaceutical brand, despite a decrease in profits from last year.
4D-printed microneedles for drug delivery and biosensing
Researchers using 4D printing have developed microneedles with backwards-facing barbs that they suggest could replace hypodermic needles in prolonged drug delivery or biosensing in future.
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.
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.
