Ziextenzo™ biosimilar has received approval from the FDA
The FDA has approved Sandoz's biosimilar Ziextenzo and the company now intends to launch it in the US as soon as possible this year.
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Dengue fever vaccine shown to have 80 percent efficacy
A dengue fever vaccine candidate has demonstrated a high level of success in a Phase III trial, meeting its primary endpoints.
Winners of the 2019 CPhI Pharma Awards announced
Thirteen winners have been announced for the 2019 CPhI Pharma Awards including Dr Ge Li for ‘CEO of the Year’ and a ‘Lifetime Achievement' award for John Chiminski.
Medical cannabis: what UK doctors need to know
Cannabinoids, their potential therapeutic uses and the research needed for medical cannabis were the topics of discussion at the ‘Medical cannabis: what UK doctors need to know’ event held last week.
Lonza to host new webinar – “Paper to EBR in nine months: how a strong collaboration leads to project success”
Free Lonza webinar to discuss the benefits of a collaborative approach to implementing an Electronic Batch Record Platform.
FDA approves Helicobacter pylori infection treatment
The US FDA has granted approval for the marketing authorisation of Talicia, intended to treat adults with H. pylori infection.
Data security main area of technological investment in pharma
Researchers have discovered that pharma companies see the most need to invest in data protection and cybersecurity over other technologies.
FDA releases statement on ranitidine testing results
The FDA has issued a statement on the results from ranitidine medication testing for nitrosamines, saying that they contain no more NDMA than smoked meats.
Nanoparticle drug delivery provides pain relief and opioid alternative
Researchers have used nanoparticles to infuse a non-opioid drug into nerves to provide enhanced pain relief.
CPhI 2019: Steriline, leader in robotics, presents its new robotic nest filling machine for research lab
Steriline continues to prove itself as an excellent partner for pharmaceutical companies worldwide, from now on also during earlier and more sensitive phases of drugs development.
Stephen Hahn nominated to be new FDA commissioner
President Trump has announced his intent to nominate Stephen Hahn as Commissioner of Food and Drugs at the Department of Health and Human Services.
Decision upheld in Merck hepatitis C drugs patent case
A US appeals court has upheld a ruling that threw out a $2.54 billion jury verdict Merck won against Gilead over hepatitis C treatments.
Telstar promotes aseptic technology developments for pharma production
At CPhI (Frankfurt, November 5-7 2019), Telstar will be promoting the latest solutions in isolation technology systems, sterilisation and pharmaceutical freeze-drying applications, designed to ensure an aseptic and efficient production of pharmaceutical processes.
Marketing Authorisation Application validated for cystic fibrosis treatment
The application was supported by positive results from two global Phase III studies in people with cystic fibrosis aged 12 and older.
Researchers develop disc-shaped drug delivery which mimic bacteria
A study has created microscopic tori, doughnut-shaped discs, that mimic bacteria and could be used as a form of targeted drug delivery.
