CHMP backs seven meds in November meeting
Isturisa, Mayzent and Polivy were among the recommendations.
18th November 2019
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NIHR-funded research to improve quality of life for elderly
The study team will review how current health and social care systems work.
15th November 2019
FDA ‘yes’ for Fetroja
The company has also submitted a marketing authorisation application for the drug to the European Medicines Agency.
15th November 2019
Winners announced for the 2019 Marketer of the Year, Communications Team of the Year & Sales Awards
Last night the annual awards ceremony for the Marketer of the Year, Communications Team of the Year & Sales competitions took place at the gorgeous Chelsea Harbour Hotel.
15th November 2019
AZ bags EU approval for Qtrilmet
The therapy, a once-daily oral medicine, was initially approved in the US in May 2019 under the name Qternmet XR.
15th November 2019
NICE ‘OK’ for Sativex in MS
The organisation updates its MS Guideline to state that Sativex should be offered to treat spasticity in people with the disorder.
14th November 2019
Lilly, Boehringer initiate Jardiance heart failure trial
The study is the sixth Phase III trial of the drug’s programme.
14th November 2019
AZ releases positive anifrolumab data
Only one drug has been approved for the indication in the lat 60 years, GlaxoSmithKline’s Benlysta (belimumab), which was also the first-ever biologic treatment for the disease.
14th November 2019
Survey shows “lack of knowledge” about diabetes risks
More than half of the public are not aware the condition may be preventable, and just under half are unaware of the steps that can be taken to prevent or delay the development of the condition.
14th November 2019
Vemlidy tackles hep B in late-stage trials
The impact of chronic hepatitis B treatment on hepatocellular carcinoma incidence was evaluated in a long-term analysis of the Gilead drug.
14th November 2019
Clinical Researcher of the Year – The Americas competition has launched for 2020
Now celebrating its 10th anniversary, The Clinical Researcher of the Year – The Americas has opened its doors for entry.
14th November 2019
New treatment could reduce preterm birth and “save lives”
The study was the first randomised trial to test the abdominal stitch in this group of women.
13th November 2019
Cosentyx hits endpoints in axSpA trial
42.2% of non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis patients showed a significant and clinically meaningful reduction in disease activity.
13th November 2019
Investigational HIV therapy shows early-stage promise
Gilead will now initiate two new clinical trials, for both treatment-naïve and multidrug resistant HIV-1.
13th November 2019
NICE recommends Elmiron for bladder pain syndrome
The committee initially published a draft final appraisal for the drug in October, and just last week the SMC approved the treatment for use on NHS Scotland.
13th November 2019
