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Pre-filled asthma pen approved for self-administration in EU

European Pharmaceutical Review

AstraZeneca’s Tezspire (tezepelumab) has received a positive opinion from the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) for self-administration in a pre-filled, single-use auto-injector (AI) pen for severe asthma patients over 12 years. Trial results on the biologic for severe asthma . Regulatory decisions for Tezspire.

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First AI-generated small molecule drug enters Phase II trial

European Pharmaceutical Review

The world’s first AI-generated anti-fibrotic small molecule inhibitor drug has been administered to the first human patients. Phase II clinical trials in the US and China are now underway for INS018_055, Insilico Medicine’s potentially first-in-class oral drug candidate. Patients will be divided into four parallel cohorts.

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A perfect storm for biotech stocks

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According to STAT News “after a double-digit decline in 2021, the sector has fallen another 20% in the new year, erasing billions in value and leading even the most seasoned investors to question whether biotech has further to fall. According to EY, there were 69 deals worth $128 billion in 2020 and 90 deals worth $108 billion in 2021.

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Janssen launches once-daily option for prostate cancer drug Erleada

Pharmaceutical Technology

On April 3, Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson announced the availability of an additional 240mg strength tablet for its prostate cancer drug ERLEADA (apalutamide) in the United States. Previously, the drug was only available as a 60mg tablet – four of the which would need to be daily. billion in 2021.

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Accelerating drug development

European Pharmaceutical Review

The hurdles encountered in development and approval of a new drug can be overwhelming. 1 Consequently, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other agencies are keen to see “accelerated development” programmes in areas where there is a significant unmet clinical need. billion, and rising. billion, and rising.

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FDA meets with BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics to discuss NurOwn for ALS

Pharmaceutical Technology

BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics’s NurOwn is approaching the conclusion of a three-year regulatory journey that commenced in February 2021 when the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advised against filing a Biologics License Application (BLA).

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Zydus gets FDA approval for antibiotic drug azithromycin

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted final approval to India-based Zydus Lifesciences ‘ 500mg azithromycin tablets for the treatment of bacterial infections. Zydus will manufacture the drug at its formulation facility in Moraiya, Ahmedabad, in the Indian state of Gujarat.