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Global alliance to end childhood AIDS
New global alliance launched by UNAIDS, UNICEF and WHO aims to overcome “outrageous” disparities in the AIDS response and ultimately end AIDS in children by 2030.
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Regulators commit to collaborating on RWE integration
Global regulators commit to collaborate on the integration of real-world data and real-world evidence (RWE) in regulatory decision-making.
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Tackling fake pharmaceuticals: an industry united against counterfeit products
The market for counterfeit pharmaceutical products remains strong, with dishonest actors proving perennially tenacious. Here, Rich Quelch offers guidance on the technologies and practices that are helping to impede fraudsters.
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Transpire Bio signs with Recipharm for inhaled medicine development
Under the agreement, Recipharm will help advance two inhaled medicines intended for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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Afrigen to collaborate with NIAID on mRNA vaccine research
The research collaboration will enable the sharing of technical skills and materials to expedite Afrigen’s goal of mRNA vaccine production.
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Developing a holistic approach to cardio, metabolic and renal disease
With cardiovascular disease continuing to present a significant health concern, European Pharmaceutical Review’s Hannah Balfour reflects on recent development efforts and drug approvals in the space with comment from Dr Douglas Clark, Head of Medical Affairs at Boehringer Ingelheim UK & Ireland.
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Healthier Together and philanthropic ventures in tropical disease
Europe launches the EU Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) initiative, while GSK and Novartis promise millions to support drug R&D for neglected tropical diseases and malaria.
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The latest on pharmaceutical counterfeiting
Here, EPR’s Hannah Balfour discusses the latest reports on pharmaceutical counterfeiting and falsification, exploring global and European crime rates, as well as recent counterfeiting incidents reported by Big Pharma.
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The future of vaccine research and learning the lessons of COVID-19
Dr Owen Seddon, Consultant in Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology at University Hospital of Wales, explains how successes in the development of the coronavirus vaccine must be used in the fight against other vaccine preventable disease.
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Intelligent packaging: combating counterfeits and extending drug lifespan
Best estimates suggest counterfeit drugs may account for as much as 50 percent of the sold online and 10 percent of those in circulation worldwide. With counterfeiters primarily replicating packaging to sell imitation products, here Ketaki Badhire of Future Market Insights explores the development of intelligent packaging in combatting counterfeit…
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New agreement makes “Africa’s own COVID-19 vaccine” a reality
Under a new agreement with J&J, Aspen SA Operations will be able to manufacture and make available Aspen-branded COVID-19 vaccines in Africa.
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International regulators call for multivalent COVID-19 vaccines
Regulators encourage the development of bivalent or multivalent variant COVID-19 vaccines to continue to combat the disease and its variants.
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Nearly two years on, how are European pharma supply chains coping with COVID-19?
When the pandemic broke out in 2020, pharmaceutical supply chains showed signs of potential failure across the continent. Now, with COVID-19 cases rising once more, and an end to the problem not yet in sight, we discuss with Medicines for Europe how these supply chains are faring, almost two years…
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New developments in the pharmaceutical stress testing industry
A team of American scientists report on some recent developments in the realm of pharmaceutical stress testing, or forced degradation, practices relating to solid dosage forms, bringing some valuable clarity for drug developers.
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Co-creating solutions that advance global health innovation – IFPMA’s role
The COVID-19 pandemic has altered and continues to shape our lives. Here, Thomas B Cueni, Director General of the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers & Associations (IFPMA), gives insight into how the pandemic gave impetus to the organisation’s manifesto to innovate and save lives.
