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UK-based immunotherapy firm Centauri Therapeutics has secured a £1 million ($1.25 million) grant from PACE (Pathways to Antimicrobial Clinical Efficacy) to further develop its Alphamer technology. 25 November 2024
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GSK has announced its largest US manufacturing investment to date, dedicated to producing medicines and vaccines. 25 October 2024
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Following a re-examination, the European Medicines Agency’s human health committee, CHMP confirmed its initial recommendation to refuse the granting of a conditional marketing authorization for Masitinib AB Science’s masitinib. 18 October 2024
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University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) and SHINE Europe have secured a 10.5 million euro ($11 million) grant to advance European production of terbium isotopes for cancer treatments. 17 October 2024
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Danish dermatology focused LEO Pharma has announced the launch of Anzupgo (delgocitinib) cream in Germany for the treatment of adult patients with moderate to severe chronic hand eczema (CHE), for whom topical corticosteroids are inadequate or inappropriate. 15 October 2024
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French pharma major Sanofi revealed it has entered into negotiations with private equity firm Clayton Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) for the potential sale of a 50% controlling stake in Opella, its consumer healthcare business. 14 October 2024
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The UK’s new 2024 voluntary scheme for branded medicines pricing, access, and growth (VPAG) came into force at the beginning of January this year. 4 October 2024
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French drugmaker Mitem Pharmavhas the worldwide acquisition of Desferal (deferoxamine), a major MITM in hematology, from Swiss giant Novartis. 25 September 2024
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The Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW) is further expanding its focus on life sciences by opening an institute for biomedical artificial intelligence (AI) based on a 150 million euros ($166.8 million) funding from the German non-profit Boehringer Ingelheim Foundation (BIS). 18 September 2024
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Novartis is building two new radioligand therapy (RLT) manufacturing facilities in the USA to enhance its supply chain for cancer treatments. This move supports the growing use of RLTs, a form of precision medicine that targets tumors with radiation. 6 September 2024
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Belgium’s largest drugmaker UCB announced a strategic divestment deal in China, underscoring its strategic shift towards innovation and partnership in one of the world’s fastest-growing pharmaceutical markets. 27 August 2024
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The UK’s largest pharma company AstraZeneca has rejected claims that it is moving its vaccine operations to the USA, according to media reports. 23 August 2024
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Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma announced the termination of its exclusive sales rights agreements with AnGes for the HGF gene therapy product, Collategene (beperminogene perplasmid) intramuscular injection targeting peripheral arterial diseases in Japan and the USA. 23 August 2024
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UK pharma major AstraZeneca has become the only current UK-lis¬ted company to reach a £200 billion ($256.4 billion) valuation, the Financial Times reported today, noting that it is a vindication of the company’s bet on developing a leading portfolio of cancer drugs. 14 August 2024
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US pharma giant Pfizer has announced the publication of real-world results from a cohort of the longitudinal, observational Phase IV THAOS (Transthyretin Amyloidosis Outcomes Survey) study in the Journal of Cardiac Failure. 8 August 2024
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Japanese drugmaker Shionogi says that its New Drug Application (NDA) for cefiderocol has been accepted for review by the Center for Drug Evaluation, National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). 5 August 2024
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Germany’s Bayer has submitted to the US Food and Drug Administration for approval to market elinzanetant for moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms (VMS), commonly known as hot flashes, associated with menopause. 2 August 2024
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Spanish plasma-derived medicines company Grifols announced with the Andorran government the cancellation of the immunology research center planned for the parish of Ordino. 29 July 2024
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Palforzia (peanut [Arachis hypogaea] allergen powder-dnfp] to include initiation of treatment, up-dosing and maintenance in individuals ages one through three years. 27 July 2024
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Danish allergy immunotherapy specialist ALK Abell today revealed that its European regulatory filing for Itulazax (tree sublingual allergy immunotherapy [SLIT] tablet) in young children has been accepted for review by the relevant health authorities. 30 May 2024
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US genetic diseases and cancer drug developer BridgeBio Pharma has announced positive results of five new analyses of clinical endpoint events from its Phase III ATTRibute-CM study of acoramidis in transthyretin amyloidosis cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM). 30 May 2024
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Globally, the devastating and widespread impact of neurological disorders like Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease and depression is only getting worse. 30 May 2024
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Johnson & Johnson has announced positive results from the Phase III MDD3001 trial for seltorexant, a selective orexin-2 receptor antagonist. 30 May 2024
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New research published in Nature Communications shows another potential application for GLP-1 agonists, adding to established benefits in type 2 diabetes, obesity and heart disease. 30 May 2024
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Ikena Oncology has announced the discontinuation of its IK-930 program, as well as plans to slash its workforce by about 50%. 29 May 2024
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After more than 30 years with neuroscience-focused biopharma Neurocrine Biosciences, founder and chief executive Kevin Gorman is to retire in October - albeit staying on as a board member. 29 May 2024
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Russia has suspended state purchases of a number of original anti-cancer drugs due to problems associated with sanctions and the ever-growing isolation of the country in the international arena, The Pharma Letter’s local correspondent reports. 29 May 2024
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The Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute (Gates MRI) has appointed Patrice Matchaba, as chief executive (CEO), starting June 10, 2024. 29 May 2024
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Cambridge, USA-based Agios Pharmaceuticals closed up more than 23% at $38.81 yesterday, after it revealed it has agreed to sell its rights to its 15% royalty on potential US net sales of Servier’s vorasidenib to Royalty Pharma. 29 May 2024
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IDEAYA Biosciences, a precision oncology company, has recruited Daniel Simon to the role of chief business officer. 28 May 2024
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The European Commission today approved, under EU State aid rules, the first Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) to support research, innovation and the first industrial deployment of healthcare products, as well as innovative production processes of pharmaceuticals. 28 May 2024
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Russia has registered a new domestic drug, fluorothiazinone, which is intended for the treatment of bacterial infections caused by microorganisms resistant to antibiotics, reports The Pharma Letter’s local correspondent. 28 May 2024
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USA-based Nippon Shinyaku subsidiary NS Pharma has published a disappointing initial analysis from an important trial of Viltepso (viltolarsen). 28 May 2024
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Australia’s Dimerix saw its shares leap 25% to A$0.42 on Monday, as it announced a licensing agreement with Taiba Middle East FZ. 28 May 2024
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Swiss pharma giant Roche on Monday announced today that James Sabry, head of Roche pharma partnering, will be retiring after 14 years with the company. 28 May 2024
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French pharma trade group Leem (Les Entreprises du Medicament) has published its annual survey on the taxation of the pharmaceutical industry, compared to that of other European countries. 28 May 2024
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Swiss pharma giant Novartis advanced its rare kidney disease portfolio with results from the six-month, double-blind period of the Phase III APPEAR-C3G study of Fabhalta (iptacopan) at the European Renal Association (ERA) Congress. 25 May 2024
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With its potential to revolutionize type 2 diabetes (T2D) treatment, Chinese firm Innovent Biologics’ (HKG: 1801) mazdutide's success could reshape the landscape of diabetes therapeutics in China. 25 May 2024
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Following the release of an American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) abstract on Thursday, Verastem Oncology’s shares were up 50% in aftermarket trading. 25 May 2024
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