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Sanofi releases new data for innovative oral asthma treatment
New findings from a Sanofi trial highlight promise for the potential first advanced oral treatment for moderate-to-severe asthma.
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Progressing personalised cell therapies in oncology
Dr Imran Khan, PhD, Vice President, Medical Affairs, Hematology, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine discusses the major benefits and current challenges of CAR-T cell therapies, as well as the potential of the company’s novel BCMA-targeted treatment for multiple myeloma.
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European Commission grants first-of-a-kind biosimilar approval
The approval means Sandoz’s Wyost® and Jubbonti® are the first biosimilars of denosumab authorised in Europe.
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AstraZeneca announces $1.5b ADC manufacturing facility
The new manufacturing facility for antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) will be designed to have zero carbon emissions when operational, AstraZeneca stated.
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FDA approves Amgen T-cell engager for small cell lung cancer
Amgen’s Imdelltra™, previously known as tarlatamab, is approved for the treatment of adult patients with advanced small cell lung cancer.
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GSK pledges £45m to support global AMR prevention
The CEO of GSK shared that the company is “proud to be a founding partner, and hope others will join us to support this urgent priority” in tackling AMR.
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US agencies collaborate to address regulation for biotechnology products
In formulating the current Coordinated Framework for the Regulation of Biotechnology, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) utilised horizon scanning for novel biotechnology products.
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Potential best-in-class antibody shows “remarkable efficacy” in atopic dermatitis
Interim trial results show that the only clinical-stage nondepleting anti-OX40 monoclonal antibody (mAb) provided rapid skin sign improvement in atopic dermatitis (AD).
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Intravesical drug delivery system exhibits bladder cancer benefit
The drug delivery system provides local release of erdafitinib and may offer an alternative treatment for eligible bladder cancer patients with limited options.
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Enhancing medicine manufacturing through digitalisation
Under a new initiative, manufacturers could increase productivity via innovative technologies, enabling faster patient access to new medicines.
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Novel haemophilia B gene therapy approved
Pfizer has attained its first approval for a gene therapy from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which is indicated to treat the rare blood disorder haemophilia B.
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AbbVie JAK inhibitor shows potential in novel atopic dermatitis head-to-head trial
Patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis can strive for both little to no itch and clearer skin with AbbVie’s upadacitinib, topline Phase IIIb/IV study results suggest.
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NICE recommends Novartis precision brain cancer treatment
An “innovative, life-extending treatment” for BRAF V600E mutation-positive glioma has been recommended for certain young people on the NHS.
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European Commission approves novel antibiotic
Authorisation of the antibiotic combination, which targets multidrug-resistant bacteria, could help to address the global challenge of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
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Genentech oncology treatment granted first-of-a-kind approval
The novel approval provides a dedicated therapy option for patients with ALK-positive early-stage lung cancer.
