GSK shingles vaccine achieves 100 percent efficacy in China trial
In the first-ever efficacy trial of GSK’s Shingrix in China, no cases of shingles (herpes zoster) were reported after administration of the vaccine, new data shows.
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Proposed non-animal derived reagent Chapter published
USP’s proposed new Chapter < 86 >, which offers additional information on Bacterial Endotoxins Tests (BETs) using non-animal derived reagents, has been published as a General Announcement in advance of public consultation.
Eli Lilly therapeutic shows potential in thyroid cancer
The first randomised trial comparing efficacy of a highly selective RET-kinase inhibitor with multikinase inhibitors (MKIs) in advanced medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) has delivered promising results.
AI/ML to drive bioprocess containers market
The biopharma industry will see more customisation in the design of bioprocess containers in the next five years, a market report has predicted.
Pfizer maternal RSV vaccine approved
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorised an RSV vaccine for pregnant individuals, which in one study, reduced the risk of severe LRTD by 81.8 percent within 90 days after birth.
UK medicines manufacturing to get innovation boost
A multi-million investment is set to enhance UK medicines manufacturing in three key areas: intracellular drug delivery, digitalisation and automation and nucleic acid medicines.
Global RNA therapy clinical trials market to reach $3.5 billion by 2030
Research states that the rising success rate of RNA-based COVID-19 vaccines and demand for personalised medicines is driving the global RNA therapy clinical trials market.
Biopharma sees strong Q2 2023 market cap growth
Johnson & Johnson have been shifted from the top position in the market capitalisation ranking for the first time, due to Eli Lilly having the largest growth during Q2 2023, research shows.
CHMP to review MAA for geographic atrophy treatment
Iveric Bio's marketing authorisation application (MAA) for avacincaptad pegol (ACP) to treat a leading cause of blindness has been accepted for review by the European Medicines Agency.
Immunotherapy combo could overcome melanoma anti-PD-1 resistance
A “practice-changing” immunotherapy drug combination demonstrated inhibition of two main immune checkpoints in a trial assessing efficacy in metastatic melanoma.
CDMO to manufacture SARS-CoV-2 intranasal vaccine
In a collaboration between the Institutes of Health (NIH) and CDMO Exothera, an intranasal vaccine for SARS-CoV-2 will be manufactured for use in a clinical Phase I/II trial in Africa and the US.
AbbVie gains EU migraine treatment approval
The first once-per-day oral CGRP receptor antagonist gepant treatment has been approved in the EU as a preventative treatment for both chronic and episodic migraines.
Sandoz to file for approval of aflibercept biosimilar
Sandoz intends to seek regulatory approval for its aflibercept biosimilar in the US and EU in the coming months.
UK approval for Pompe Disease therapy
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The MHRA has granted marketing authorisation for a two-component therapy for adults with late-onset Pompe Disease, a rare disorder.
CPHI to return to Milan in 2024
CPHI, the global pharmaceutical exhibition will take place in Milan, Italy from 8-10 October 2024.
