Fastest drop in smoking rates in over a decade
Adult smoking rates fell 2.2% from January to July 2019, the equivalent of 200 fewer smokers an hour.
19th September 2019
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Social media sites act on NHS crack down plea
Facebook and Instagram have announced that they will remove posts promoting ‘miracle’ cures and get-slim-quick products.
19th September 2019
IAOCR launches patient safety campaign
'Don’t Risk Your Research' aims to raise awareness of the risks incompetence poses to patients, clinical research and organisations.
19th September 2019
FDA Breakthrough granted for Roche’s Gazyva
The designation was based on the Phase II NOBILITY study.
19th September 2019
Oral semaglutide trumps Jardiance, Januvia, Victoza in type II diabetes
Type II diabetes costs the NHS £8.8 billion a year.
19th September 2019
Cosentyx bags positive results in potential new indication
Novartis has also submitted to the EMA for approval in the disease, non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis.
18th September 2019
NICE recommends Takhzyro
The recommendation was made based partly on data from the HELP-03 Study, in which Takhzyro reduced the mean number of monthly HAE attacks by 87%.
18th September 2019
MHRA, Bill & Melinda Gates foundation team up for medicine safety whilst pregnant
Research on the topic is vital yet sparse, as data in this area remain limited.
18th September 2019
Happify, Sanofi to advance digital therapeutics for MS
The therapeutics will address key co-morbidities for individuals living with the disease.
18th September 2019
Acceleron abandons muscular dystrophy drug
The company will not conduct any further trials.
18th September 2019
PharmaTimes are excited to announce the launch of the 2020 International Clinical Researcher of the Year competition!
The prestigious and long standing International Clinical Researcher of the Year competition has launched for the 21st year - flying the flag for excellence in global clinical research.
18th September 2019
MyMeds&Me launch mobile drug safety site
The platform is optimised to work on any device, across multiple regions and languages.
17th September 2019
ABPI, Birmingham Health Partners team up for health challenges
The collaboration will play to Birmingham’s strengths in healthcare data and digitalisation of health care services.
17th September 2019
Boehringer to launch first reusable soft mist inhaler
Pharmacists are likely to see people with COPD and asthma more regularly than a GP or nurse, so they play a pivotal role in educating patients on their medicines and inhaler technique.
17th September 2019
Santen’s Ikervis effective for dry eye
The treatment proved effectiveness, tolerability and safety in the PERSPECTIVE trial.
17th September 2019
