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First-in-class combination therapy authorised for endometriosis
The three-in-one oral daily tablet provides an additional treatment option to help women in the UK manage their endometriosis-associated pain.
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NICE recommends first medicine for severe alopecia areata
Clinical studies of Pfizer’s oral medicine for alopecia areata have demonstrated response rates continued to improve for up to two years.
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Counterfeit diabetes pens identified in EU and UK
Following shortages of the diabetes medicine Ozempic (semaglutide), the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) have confirmed cases of falsely labelled pre-filled pens at UK and EU wholesalers.
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UK trial to test psilocin-based drug for major depressive disorder
A first-of-its-kind trial testing a novel psilocin-based drug for major depressive disorder has been approved by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
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New recognition routes to fast-track UK medicine access
New recognition routes will facilitate faster and safer access to innovative medicines through seven international partners, according to the UK’s MHRA.
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MHRA to trial stem cell robot for cell therapies
The second-ever stem cell-producing robot, being tested by the UK MHRA, could produce safer, cost-effective treatments for diseases like cancer.
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Dapagliflozin approved for heart failure across LVEFs
The MHRA has approved dapagliflozin for chronic heart failure across the full spectrum of left ventricular ejection fraction.
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First oral combined estetrol contraceptive available in UK
The first oral contraceptive tablet using a combination of estetrol (E4) and drospirenone (DRSP) is available in the UK.
