FDA sends warning letter to sterile injectables plant
A pharmaceutical manufacturing site in New Jersey receives FDA warning letter for failing to thoroughly investigate quality problems and data integrity issues.
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US and EU enter Mutual Recognition Agreement for drug manufacturing inspections
The FDA and EMA have agreed to rely on each other’s assessment of pharmaceutical manufacturing sites to reduce duplicative work.
NHS to launch subscription service to encourage R&D
The NHS is set to launch a new payment method for antibiotic development to incentivise pharmaceutical companies.
Jellyfish-inspired device could aid drug delivery
Researchers have taken inspiration from jellyfish to create a small device that could be utilised for drug delivery.
Judge overrules Trump effort to advertise drug prices
A federal judge in the US has said that the Trump administration cannot require pharmaceutical companies to include drug prices in advertisements as it is beyond their authority.
FDA grants Fast Track Designation to Parkinson’s therapy
PR001 has received Fast Track Designation from the regulatory body for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease.
Trend barometer Chemspec Europe 2019 closes with record in visitor numbers and exhibition space
The 34th and, so far, biggest edition of Chemspec Europe attracted a total of 4,295 trade visitors from 53 countries to the exhibition grounds of Messe Basel, Switzerland. From 26 to 27 June 2019, a total of 379 exhibitors from 27 countries presented their innovative substances on a record net…
Two pharma companies collaborate on long-acting HIV therapy
Two pharmaceutical companies have partnered to develop a slow-release drug to treat patients with HIV.
Chinese drug packaging industry set to be worth RMB200 billion
Pharmaceutical packaging in China has increased at a rate of 10 percent in recent years and is predicted to continue high growth.
New predictive software could aid clinical trials
MIT researchers have developed an algorithm which uses a new technique to predict missing data from clinical trial information.
NHS releases guidance to remove drugs from prescription list
Seven medications have been suggested for removal from prescriptions by the NHS after a public consultation.
Gastrointestinal drugs market set to reach $61.6 billion by 2024
The rise of diseases such as inflammatory bowel syndrome is projected to drive the global gastrointestinal drugs market in the upcoming years.
EU releases guidance for medicine shortages
The EU has issued two guidance documents intended to advise the pharmaceutical industry and patients during medicinal shortages.
NICE endorses dacomitinib for treatment of lung cancer
Vizimpro (dacomitinib) has been recommended as a first-line treatment option for patients with lung cancer.
US government takes steps to reduce drug costs
New regulations and legislations are being formed in the US to combat healthcare costs, including drug prices.
