Novartis could face legal action over Zolgensma application
The pharmaceutical company failed to inform the FDA of manipulated data when the gene therapy was under review and could face a legal battle.
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UK pharma reputation falls due to Brexit and other factors
Less than one-third of UK patient groups rate the reputation of the pharma industry as good or excellent.
Major step towards Candida auris vaccine developed
Researchers have detailed recent breakthrough experiments that successfully immunised mice against the Candida auris infection.
Philippines may re-introduce controversial dengue vaccine
The Philippines is considering re-introducing a dengue vaccine whose use was ceased because of links to several deaths.
Liposomal medicine names to be changed to avoid errors
The EMA has requested that liposomal medication names be changed to avoid the risk of confusion.
US and China should collaborate more to bring AI to healthcare
New article says that to take full advantage of deep-learning solutions in healthcare, the US and China should collaborate, not compete.
Metastatic melanoma treatment gets Breakthrough Therapy Designation
Breakthrough Therapy Designation has been granted for investigational agent bempegaldesleukin in combination with nivolumab.
Pharmaceutical chemical market to witness significant growth
The rise of manufacturing advanced drugs will stimulate growth in the pharmaceutical chemical market.
Swine fever in China raises concern over heparin supply for US
The US supply of heparin, an ingredient used in anticoagulant drugs and found in pigs, is under threat due to an outbreak of disease in Chinese herds.
NICE recommends Lokelma treatment for hyperkalaemia
Lokelma, a treatment for hyperkalaemia in adults, has received a positive Final Appraisal Document from NICE after successful trials.
Millions to be invested to prevent drug shortages for no-deal Brexit
A fund of almost £450 million has been announced by the UK Government to mitigate drug shortages in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
Tecan Synergence™ offers comprehensive approach to OEM system development
Tecan Partnering has consolidated its extensive OEM system development services for life sciences and IVD instruments to create Tecan Synergence™.
US Food and Drug Administration approves Recarbrio
A three-drug combination injection to treat patients with complicated urinary tract and intra-abdominal infections has been approved by the FDA.
Ontario and Quebec against plan to lower Canadian drug prices
The two Canadian provinces have expressed concern over the new draft regulations, claiming that the reforms would delay patient access to medicines.
FTC investigates contracts regarding autoimmune disease drug, Remicade
The US Federal Trade Commission is investigating whether Johnson and Johnson violated antitrust laws with its medication, Remicade.
