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AstraZeneca agrees novel $1 billion endocrine acquisition
As part of the proposed acquisition, Alexion (AstraZeneca Rare Disease) will add a therapeutic to its pipeline that has potential to “shift the treatment paradigm” in hypoparathyroidism.
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First treatment recommended for infants with Wolman Disease
Alexion’s intravenous enzyme replacement therapy has been recommended for the ultra-rare disease by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).
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Ultomiris for generalised myasthenia gravis
The first and only long-acting C5 inhibitor, Ultomiris (ravulizumab), has been permitted in Europe for adults with generalised myasthenia gravis.
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Ultomiris of long-term clinical benefit in myasthenia gravis patients
New Ultomiris (ravulizumab-cwvz) follow-up data shows sustained functional improvements in certain adults with generalised myasthenia gravis (gMG).
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Boom times for pharma M&A
Global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity last year was expected to decline from 2019 levels, mainly due to the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting uncertainty around the global economy, trade tensions between the US and China, and the presidential election in the US. However, James Baillieu from Bird & Bird reveals…
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FDA approves treatment for rare neurological disorder
An injection to treat NMOSD has been given approval by the FDA and has received orphan drug designation.
