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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.
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Enhancing competitiveness of European life sciences
EFPIA’s reflections on the recent Conclusions of the Special Meeting of the European Council assert the importance of ensuring a more resilient and competitive life sciences sector.
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Antibiotic demonstrates non-inferiority to a leading gonorrhoea treatment
Based on its novel mechanism of action, GSK’s gepotidacin could provide a new oral option for the treatment of gonorrhoea.
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Analysis of corticosteroid formulations in metered dose inhalers
The spectrophotometric-based method offers rapid and reliable analysis of formoterol and beclomethasone formulations in metered dose inhalers, according to research.
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Encouraging data for Roche multiple sclerosis injection
EU approval for Roche’s subcutaneous OCREVUS is anticipated mid-2024, depending on acceptance of regulatory submission.
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Novartis releases new data for innovative rare kidney disease treatment
Data from the pre-specified interim analysis of Fabhalta® (iptacopan) indicate a statistically significant reduction in proteinuria reduction.
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European and Japanese Pharmacopoeias partner to harmonise pharmacopoeial standards
During the project, the European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.) and Japanese Pharmacopoeia (JP) will discuss the challenges in expanding the harmonisation of pharmacopoeial standards to both active substances and medicinal products.
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Teva enters into oncology biosimilar licensing agreement
The agreement between Teva and mAbxience for the oncology biosimilar candidate will help to reduce costs within healthcare.
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Long-term data indicates “significant” potential of aGvHD microbiome treatment
In third line, MaaT013 represents the highest overall survival in acute graft-versus-host disease (aGvHD) when compared to reported literature evidence, according to MaaT Pharma.
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Novel medicine could address short stature in children
Some patients had excellent responses in Phase II of an innovative trial of vosoritide in paediatric hypochondroplasia, data shows.
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CRISPR technologies fuelling haematological innovations
Greater use of CRISPR-based therapies in clinical trials is expected to drive further advancements in precision medicine, GlobalData states.
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Low dose injectable could aid prenatal depression
Research suggests that for every five mothers given low dose esketamine, one major depressive episode could be prevented.
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Patent expiration to drive biosimilars market expansion to 2032
Cost effectivity of biosimilars is predicted to be a key contributor to growth of the global biosimilar market to 2032, research states.
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Advancing microbiome innovation
In the fourth instalment of EPR's ‘Microbiome therapeutics: microscope to medicine’ series, Emilie Plantamura, Deputy Chief Medical Officer at MaaT Pharma, examines the promising potential of microbiome therapeutics beyond Clostridium difficile infection, particularly in the onco-haematological field.
