Leaked document reveals ‘unprecedented’ medicine shortages in NHS
A document from the DHSC has reportedly advised NHS doctors to ration certain medicines after outlining dozens of drugs that are in shortage, as published in a report.
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Therapy approved for patients with sickle cell disease complication
Adakveo has been approved by the FDA to reduce the frequency of vaso-occlusive crisis, a painful complication of sickle cell disease.
EMA announces medicine approval recommendations from November meeting
The EMA CHMP has revealed its suggestion to grant marketing authorisation to seven medicines after its most recent meeting.
New report shows strong performance in the dose CMO industry
The dose CMO industry is performing strongly despite challenges of increasingly complex drug production, says a new report.
ABPI release medicine manifesto for new UK government after election
The ABPI’s Manifesto for Medicine has been issued, calling upon the next government in the UK to work closely with the pharma industry to increase innovation and access to medicines.
Protective microparticles can shield and deliver micronutrients to people
Scientists have created a new microparticle-based platform that can preserve, protect and deliver micronutrients which could help treat micronutrient deficiencies in developing countries.
New methodology allows for deeper understanding of how drugs interact
A methodology has been developed which characterises how drugs influence each other when combined during treatment and sheds new light on how drugs perturb the underlying molecular networks.
Treatment could be delivered to stroke patients via tiny transporters
Scientists have discovered that liposomes can translocate through the blood brain barrier following stroke and may be able to get drugs to the lesions to stop further damage.
Pharmaceutical residues risks need to be evaluated, says report
A new report has said the majority of the active ingredients used in pharmaceuticals have never been evaluated for environmental risks.
Aurobindo recalls prescription and over-the-counter ranitidine
Aurobindo has recalled prescription and over-the-counter ranitidine due to the medications containing unacceptable levels of NDMA.
Data of rheumatoid arthritis treatment study released
New data shows the non-inferiority of efficacy for the subcutaneous (SC) formulation of CT-P13 to the intravenous (IV) formulation of CT-P13 in people with rheumatoid arthritis.
Paracetamol tablets recalled due to potential fungal contamination
Specific batches of paracetamol tablets are being recalled as some pots have been found to contain discoloured tablets due to fungal contamination.
EU Marketing Authorisation submitted for Ebola vaccine regimen
Janssen has submitted two Marketing Authorisation Applications to the EMA for an investigational Ebola vaccine regimen.
First annual Pharmaceutical Invention Index released
The first Pharmaceutical Invention Index, which looks at the breadth and depth of novel agents currently being developed within the most innovative pharma pipelines, has been released.
Reblozyl approved for beta thalassaemia treatment
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Orphan Drug designation to Reblozyl for the treatment of anaemia in adults with beta thalassaemia.
