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European Commission Alzheimer’s drug approval marks advancement for EU patients
Lecanemab is the only approved Aβ monoclonal antibody that highly binds to and clears toxic protofibrils with high selectivity.
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NICE recommends new combination breast cancer drug
The agency’s recommendation could provide eligible breast cancer patients with a treatment that analysis suggest is to likely to work as well as two medicines already recommended by NICE.
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New analysis sets stage for improved UK clinical trials
Observations from the report will help the MHRA to strengthen clinical research and lay the foundation for accelerated innovation and medicine delivery to patients in the UK.
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EMA proposes streamlined approach for biosimilar development
In certain cases, analytical comparability exercises and PK data could be sufficient for demonstrating biosimilarity, the EMA highlights in its new paper.
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Novo Nordisk gains rights to novel small molecule inhibitor
As part of the agreement with Novo Nordisk, Lexicon Pharmaceuticals is eligible for total of $1 billion in upfront and potential milestone payments, alongside royalties.
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Pharma Horizons: Artificial Intelligence
EPR's latest Pharma Horizons report explores the latest advances in artificial intelligence (AI) for drug and clinical development, regulation and more.
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The case for immigration concessions: maintaining the UK’s competitiveness in science and technology
Immigration law experts from Fragomen LLP discuss currently challenges in the UK’s visa system and propose recommendations for attracting science and technology talent that support the country’s competitiveness.
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Tariffs could threaten medicine innovation, industry bodies warn
Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) and the International Generic and Biosimilar medicines Association (IGBA) highlight the need for industry cooperation to support the potential impact of tarrifs.
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FDA approves first-in-class oral antibiotic
The drug is the first in a new class of oral antibiotics for uncomplicated urinary tract infections in nearly three decades.
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MSD to advance investigational Lp(a) inhibitor in nearly $2b deal
The new license agreement will support development of a potential additional treatment option for patients at risk of atherosclerosis.
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NICE recommends innovative endometriosis pill
Approximately 1,000 eligible NHS patients could benefit from the new endometriosis treatment annually.
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Alzheimer’s drug requires strengthened pharmacovigilance approach
Ongoing real-world safety and effectiveness monitoring of the Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab is needed to protect patients long-term, drug safety researchers urge.
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Vulnerable medicine list to aid US medicine supply resilience
The analysis from the US Pharmacopeia (USP) provides a mitigation strategy for manufacturers and other stakeholders to improve reliability of medicines amidst supply chain challenges.
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CHMP meeting highlights – February 2025
The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) recommended approval of four new medicines plus the extension of therapeutic indications for 16 medicines.
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Preparing for a new era in the rare disease sector
To mark Rare Disease Day 2025, EPR interviewed Christina Gkousgkouni, Head of Rare Diseases for Central South Europe, Sanofi.
