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FDA reaches over 100 Competitive Generic Therapy approvals
The FDA reached the milestone of approving more than 100 generic drug applications with a Competitive Generic Therapy designation.
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EC approves Ultomiris for children and adolescents with PNH
The European Commission (EC) approved Ultomiris for children and adolescents with paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria (PNH).
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Six major disruptors for the generics and biosimilars market
In this article, EPR's Hannah Balfour outlines six factors that could significantly challenge the generics and biosimilars market in the next decade.
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FDA approves Invega Hayfera™ for the treatment of schizophrenia
Janssen announced US FDA approval of Invega Hayfera, the first and only twice-yearly treatment for adults with schizophrenia.
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NICE approves inclisiran for LDL cholesterol reduction
The UK approval follows a Phase III study in which Leqvio® (inclisiran) reduced low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) by 55 percent.
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Application note: USP <643> TOC limit changes
This application note addresses the TOC limit changes in USP for packaged water. The new limits account for varying container volumes.
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UK life sciences sector: do you have the Vision for innovation?
Here, EPR explores some highlights of the UK’s new Life Sciences Vision for the pharma, biopharma and biotech industries, covering topics from funding to regulatory reviews and clinical trial innovation.
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Metformin oral solution recalled due to nitrosamine impurity
A Class 2 recall notice for one batch of Rosemont Pharmaceuticals metformin hydrochloride 500mg/5ml oral solution has been issued by the MHRA.
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UK at the forefront of advanced therapies
Advanced therapies are a ground-breaking new class of medicines that use gene therapy, cell therapy or tissue engineering to treat disease and injury. Rachel Bell, Trainee Patent Attorney at Marks & Clerk, and Ceri Roberts, Scientific Training Manager – Cellular and Molecular Therapies at NHS Blood and Transplant, discuss some…
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Scrubbing up the environment
Here, colleagues from University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) share the beneficial impact of reduced cleanroom environmental contamination following an upgrade to their facilities and procedures.
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European Pharmaceutical Review Issue 4 2021
In our latest issue, features explore the use of nano formulations to improve skin and nail drug delivery, how to take cell and gene therapies from concept to commercialisation and what strategies you can use to overcome interfering factors in LAL bacterial endotoxin testing. Also in this journal, find out…
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JAK inhibitor approved in EU for atopic dermatitis treatment
The European Commission (EC) approved Rinvoq® as the first JAK inhibitor in Europe for the treatment of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis.
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Bimzelx® receives EC approval for plaque psoriasis treatment
The European Commission (EC) have approved UCB’s Bimzelx (bimekizumab) for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.
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Pfizer-BioNTech becomes the first FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine
Pfizer and BioNTech's vaccine is the first to be approved by the FDA for the prevention of COVID-19 in people aged 16 years and older.
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ZyCoV-D becomes world’s first plasmid DNA vaccine for COVID-19
Zydus’ ZyCoV-D received emergency use authorisation (EUA) in India, becoming the world’s first plasmid DNA vaccine for COVID-19.
