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New CKD treatment option approved in EU
The first SGLT2 inhibitor to demonstrate a statistically significant reduction in all-cause hospitalisations in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients versus placebo has been approved in the EU.
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Preparing for stricter standards on substances of human origin
Manufacturers of innovative therapies and other stakeholders handling blood, tissues and cells must prepare for stronger European rules. Ulf Grundmann, Elisabeth Kohoutek and Lara Sophie Hucklenbroich of King & Spalding elaborate on what this means for manufacturers of advanced therapy medicinal products.
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EMA prepares for winter antibiotic shortages
Anticipating similar demand of antibiotic use in prior winter seasons, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has proposed key actions to mitigate supply chain issues.
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Bispecific antibody approved in Europe for DLBCL
European approval of the bispecific antibody treatment has the potential to change the current standard of care in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL).
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Titanium dioxide (E171) and its role in formulation
In this article Mike Tobyn from Bristol Myers Squibb, Jonathan Kaye from GSK, David Harris from MSD and Eli Lilly’s Jason Melnick discuss the role of E171 (titanium dioxide) in the identification of solid oral dosage forms.
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European Commission approves haematology biosimilar
A marketing authorisation for a biosimilar to eculizumab has been granted by the European Commission for paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria.
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Enzyme replacement therapy approved for Fabry disease
The European Commission (EC) has given approval to the first PEGylated enzyme replacement therapy to treat Fabry disease.
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European Commission approves CAR T therapy for lymphoma
CD19-directed CAR T-cell therapy Breyanzi has been approved by the European Commission (EC) based on significant results from a lymphoma Phase III trial.
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Pharma responds to proposed EU pharmaceutical legislation reform
Industry bodies EPFIA and the Alliance for Regenerative Medicine and law firm Pinsent Masons have responded to the recent proposed revision of the EU pharmaceutical legislation.
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Pharma within planetary boundaries
Regulatory changes along a drug’s lifecycle should ensure that the health benefits of pharmaceuticals, which have a large ecological footprint, do not cost the environment. Dorothea Baltruks, Research Associate at the Centre for Planetary Health Policy, outlines how forthcoming EU pharmaceutical legislation could pave the way to solutions.
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European Commission awards €7.7 million to mechanochemistry project
€7.7 million has been awarded to IMPACTIVE by the European Commission to study mechanochemistry as a sustainable method for synthesising active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
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Five potential EU regulatory changes impacting the life sciences industry in 2023
Elizabeth Anne Wright, Head of the EU regulatory life sciences team at law firm Cooley, and associates Jessica Koffel and Edward Turtle look ahead at EU regulatory milestones for the life sciences sector in 2023. Five key areas of potential change include: clinical trials, medical devices, pharmaceutical legislation, class actions…
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First medicine approved in EU for eosinophilic esophagitis
Dupixent® has been approved by European Commission as the first and only targeted medicine indicated for eosinophilic esophagitis.
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Enhertu approved in EU for HER2-low breast cancer
The European Commission has approved Enhertu in the EU as the first HER2-directed therapy for patients with HER2-low metastatic breast cancer.
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EU antibiotic shortages being monitored by MSSG
The Executive Steering Group on Shortages and Safety of Medicinal Products (MSSG) have stated it is closely monitoring and responding to the current EU antibiotic shortages.
