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Biogen to acquire rare disease drugmaker for $7.3b
As part of its acquisition of Reata Pharmaceuticals, Biogen will add the first US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved treatment for Friedreich’s ataxia to its portfolio.
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AstraZeneca appoints new EVP of BioPharmaceuticals R&D
Former Senior Vice President, Head of Research and Product Development of Alexion, will succeed Mene Pangalos as Executive Vice President, BioPharmaceuticals R&D at AstraZeneca.
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ADC demonstrates meaningful survival data for HER2 cancers
Topline data from a Phase II trial signify a significant step forward for ENHERTU® (trastuzumab deruxtecan) in its potential to provide a new option in HER2 expressing cancers.
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Finnish manufacturing facility to get €50m expansion
The planned €50 million investment at the Finland-based CDMO facility will enable advanced technologies to be used for development and manufacture of advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs).
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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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Novel antibody therapeutic demonstrates potential in GVHD
Key data from a Phase II trial of a potentially first-in-class CSF-1R monoclonal antibody for chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) has been released.
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Small molecule API market to value $284.7 billion by 2032
Key opportunities within the small molecule active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) market include adopting continuous manufacturing and delving into niche disease areas, research has indicated.
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EMA revises guidance on nitrosamine impurities
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has updated its guidance on nitrosamine impurities in human medicinal products, amending Q&A 10 and adding three appendices.
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Roche to co-develop hypertension RNAi therapeutic
An RNAi therapeutic that has best-in-disease potential for hypertension is set to be developed under a partnership between Roche and Alnylam Pharmaceuticals.
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Determining accurate estimation of true endotoxin concentration
Research suggests that performing LAL gel clot tests and narrowing the dilution range can provide good estimation of endotoxin concentration in pharmaceuticals.
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EMA seeks public opinion on AI in drug development
Public consultation is open for the European Medicines Agency (EMA)’s draft reflection paper on using artificial intelligence (AI) when developing and regulating medicines.
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Genentech to reveal new data for ocular biologic
Data shared at the 2023 American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) Annual Meeting will reveal new clinical and real-world evidence for the first bispecific antibody (bsAb) approved for the eye.
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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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Beyfortus approved for US infants against RSV disease
The only monoclonal antibody approved for passive immunisation to protect infants in their first RSV season has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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QMS market to value nearly $4b by 2030
Research predicts the pharma quality management systems (QMS) market will grow significantly in the next several years and is projected to value $3.97 billion by 2030.
