Mirum’s Livmarli becomes first US approved Alagille syndrome treatment

September 30, 2021

Mirum Pharmaceutical’s oral drug has become the first approved treatment for treating itching in patients with a rare liver disorder …

Avacta reaches milestone in LG Chem partnership

September 29, 2021
Research and Development

Clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, Avacta Group plc, has announced that a preclinical development milestone has been achieved in the partnership …

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Novartis autoinjector effective for treating psoriasis

September 29, 2021
Research and Development

New data show that Novartis Cosentyx (secukinumab) 300-mg single dose autoinjector resulted in high efficacy vs placebo. Cosentyx is a …

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Acacia Pharma’s new cancer care injection approved in Europe

September 29, 2021
Research and Development

Biopharmaceutical company Acacia Pharma Group plc (Acacia Pharma) has announced that its Marketing Authorisation Application (MAA) for BARHEMSYS® (amisulpride injection) …

Vitamin A nasal spray being trialled for COVID smell loss

September 29, 2021
Research and Development

The University of East Anglia is conducting a 12-week trial to investigate the use of vitamin A nasal spray to …

Several rival companies set to launch antiviral pills for COVID-19

September 29, 2021
Research and Development

With Merck and Pfizer preparing to release clinical trial results from its experimental COVID-19 antiviral pills, rivals are lining up …

Debunking vaccine myths and growing concerns

September 28, 2021
Manufacturing and Production

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccines were never seen as a quick fix. Preventative vaccines for Ebola, malaria, and the Zika …

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ViroCell Biologics announces pivotal partnership with Great Ormond Street

September 28, 2021
Manufacturing and Production

Innovation-driven viral vector manufacturer, ViroCell Biologics, and Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust (GOSH), have announced a …

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Breakthrough drug approved for Crohn’s disease patients in Japan

September 28, 2021
Manufacturing and Production

Takeda has received approval to manufacture and market Alofisel® (darvadstrocel) in Japan. This drug will be used for the treatment …

MSD discussing acquisition of Acceleron Pharma for $11 billion

September 28, 2021
Manufacturing and Production

Leading science and technology company, Merck (known as MSD outside the US), is in advanced stages of acquiring Acceleron Pharma …

Eisai launch bid for accelerated FDA approval for new Alzheimer’s drug

September 28, 2021
Manufacturing and Production, Medical Communications, Research and Development

Japanese drug maker Eisai has launched a bid for accelerated FDA approval for its new experimental drug for early Alzheimer’s …

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Sanofi drops mRNA COVID vaccine candidate amid success of rivals

September 28, 2021
Manufacturing and Production, Medical Communications

French healthcare group Sanofi has announced that it is dropping plans for its mRNA COVID vaccine due to the success …

US injectables supplier Hikma acquires Custopharm

September 27, 2021
Sales and Marketing

Multinational pharmaceutical company, Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC, has announced that it has agreed to acquire Custopharm Inc from Water Street Healthcare …

Approval granted for first oral vasculitis treatment in Japan

September 27, 2021
Sales and Marketing

Vifor Fresenius Medical Care Renal Pharma (VFMCRP) has announced that Japan’s Ministry of Health and Labour Welfare (MHLW) has granted …

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AstraZeneca and Sputnik Light combined vaccines reveal antibody growth

September 27, 2021
Sales and Marketing

A clinical study of the combination of AstraZeneca and Sputnik Light vaccines, conducted in Azerbaijan, has revealed strong neutralising antibodies …

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Driver shortages: UK pharmacies left in dark by government

September 27, 2021
Business Services, Medical Communications, Sales and Marketing

Pharmacists in the UK have been left in the dark by the government, as they still don’t know what measures …

COVAX to revamp allocation system as smaller countries miss out on doses

September 27, 2021
Medical Communications, Sales and Marketing

COVAX is set to change its vaccine allocation methodology as it does not take into account a country’s vaccinated population, …

Theramex pioneers new treatment for post-menopausal women

September 24, 2021
Medical Communications

Theramex has recently launched the first and only body-identical hormone therapy treatment (HRT) for post-menopausal women, in the form of …

Eurazeo set to become leading investor in Kurma Partners

September 24, 2021
Medical Communications

Eurazeo has announced its intention to raise its stake in Kurma Partners, a French venture capital firm specialising in biotechnology …

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