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Fund to fast-track innovative drugs to NHS
The UK Government has announced the launch of the Innovative Medicines Fund to bring cutting-edge treatment more quickly to NHS patients.
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MHRA approve Pfizer and AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine booster doses
The UK regulator confirmed that the Pfizer and AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines can be used as safe and effective booster doses.
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NICE initiates new Innovative Licensing and Access Pathway for medicines
The new pathway developed by NICE for medicines to go from clinical trials to NHS patients is now in action.
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Moderna applies for regulatory authorisation for COVID-19 vaccine
The company has submitted for Emergency Use Authorization in the US and Conditional Marketing Authorization in Europe for its mRNA-1273 vaccine against COVID-19.
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Updated restrictions announced for multiple sclerosis treatment
A revised indication, additional contraindications and strengthened monitoring requirements has been recommended for Lemtrada (alemtuzumab) following a review.
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Medicines and Medical Devices Bill introduced in UK
A new bill is now effective in the UK which aims to improve regulation for medical devices and ensure patient safety, as well as allow hospitals to develop personalised medicines.
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MHRA approves cerebral palsy spasticity drug to treat children
Dysport®, a therapy for spasticity in cerebral palsy patients has been granted a license update to treat children aged two years and older.
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Medical devices: recent developments and the potential impact of Brexit
The current regulatory system for medical devices in the UK, as an EU member state, is complex enough without the uncertainties surrounding Brexit. In this article, legal advisor Paul Ranson reviews the current and forthcoming regimes and how Brexit may impact manufacturers and regulators working in this space.
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The global cannabinoid pharmaceutical industry
Cannabinoids are of growing interest in the pharmaceutical industry. Mark Tucker explains how this class of compounds is viewed across the world and why regulations surrounding them hinder their progress, yet remain necessary.
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Number of illegal diazepam tablets seized doubles in UK
The amount of illegal diazepam tablets commandeered at the border of the UK doubled last year, according to a report.
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The Brexit test: protecting pharmaceutical quality standards through better analysis
In the wake of Brexit, the pharma industry will need to respond to a new regulatory landscape. Peter Morgan discusses how businesses have to prepare for the oncoming political changes, all whist retaining high pharmaceutical product quality.
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MHRA announces recall of 13 over-the-counter ranitidine medicines
Four companies are recalling batches of certain over-the-counter ranitidine medicines used to treat conditions such as stomach ulcers and heartburn.
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Mutagenic impurities – a JPAG event
The Joint Pharmaceutical Analysis Group held an event in London, discussing the testing of nitrosamine mutagenic impurities in pharmaceutical products and the next steps for manufacturers to take.
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MHRA announces recall of Zantac products made by GSK
The UK MHRA has issued an alert for the recall of unexpired Zantac products made by GSK due to the possible contamination of ranitidine in the medicines.
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UK government introduces trade restrictions to reduce drug shortages
The government has announced new measures to prevent parallel exporting to ease the supply chain, in an effort to reduce medicine shortages.
