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Germany imports largest ever shipment of EU medicinal cannabis
An import of medicinal cannabis from Portugal to Germany signifies the largest quantity ever moved within the EU, highlighting a surge in the medicinal cannabis products market.
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Operation Yellowhammer file confirms drug shortages after no-deal Brexit
The Operation Yellowhammer document has been published, which states that the UK will experience severe delays to the medical supply chain following a no-deal Brexit.
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FDA grants Orphan Drug Designation to sotatercept
Orphan Drug Designation has been given to sotatercept for the treatment of patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension.
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Innovative Medicines Canada files against federal plans
The lobbying group Innovative Medicines Canada has announced its lawsuit against plans to lower drug prices in the country.
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Scottish Medicines Consortium approves Kymriah® CAR-T therapy
The Kymriah (tisagenlecleucel) treatment has received a positive appraisal from the Scottish Medicines Consortium, after EMA approval last year.
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CEO of Novartis pledges to speed data integrity disclosures
Novartis reportedly knew of discrepancies in the Zolgensma data it had submitted to the FDA but delayed informing regulators so has announced alterations to its processes.
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Fosaprepitant and Decitabine generics receive FDA approval
Generic treatments for blood/bone marrow disorders and acute nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy have gained FDA approval.
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EC approves expanded use of ustekinumab for ulcerative colitis
The biologic treatment ustekinumab has been granted an expanded use for ulcerative colitis within the EU.
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China grants Tagrisso (osimertinib) marketing authorisation
Following positive clinical trials, the Tagrisso drug has been given marketing authorisation in China for treatment of NSCLC.
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Pharma reputation worst among other industries in US
An annual report has found that the pharmaceutical sector is the lowest regarded industry among US citizens.
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Pakistan lifts Indian import ban for essential medications
A ban on Indian trade to Pakistan has been partly changed to allow the import of drugs after a shortage of critical medicine.
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NICE recommends voretigene neparvovec for use on NHS
The voretigene neparvovec gene therapy treatment has been highlighted in draft guidance by NICE for availability on the NHS.
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China and the evolving regulatory landscape
The Chinese pharmaceutical industry has been lagging behind in terms of drug development and bringing new products to the market. In this article, Megha Baruah discusses the changes the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) of China is making to existing policies and informs on guidance documents that have been released…
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China’s drug bulk-buy programme has been expanded
China has expanded a pilot drug bulk-buying programme to almost the entire country which is adding pressure on pharma companies.
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Mylan generic of lung cancer drug Alimta approved
Mylan NV's generic version Eli Lilly and Co’s lung cancer drug, Alimta, has been given tentative approval by the FDA.
