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After Covis' Makena pull, EU regulator flags safety and efficacy problems with similar preterm birth drugs

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last year, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) is cracking down on hydroxyprogesterone caproate therapies across the pond. | A committee of the European Medicines Agency on Friday called for the withdrawal of preterm birth drugs containing 17-hydroxyprogesterone caproate (17-OHPC), citing safety and efficacy concerns.

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Cell therapy bigwigs endorse CAR-T in Nature Medicine article amid FDA safety probe

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A group of cell therapy experts, including CAR-T pioneers Drs. Bruce Levine and Carl June, wrote in support of continued use of CAR-T therapy.

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EMA Committee’s Negative Opinion for Eisai Alzheimer’s Drug Focuses on Safety Risks

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The EMA’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use expressed concern about brain complications associated with the Eisai Alzheimer’s drug, Leqembi. The post EMA Committee’s Negative Opinion for Eisai Alzheimer’s Drug Focuses on Safety Risks appeared first on MedCity News.

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European authorities recognised for leading medicine regulatory oversight

European Pharmaceutical Review

The agencies holding this status have been approved and validated as compliant and committed to upholding the “highest level of regulatory standards and practices for quality, safety and efficacy of medicines and vaccines ”.

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EMA recommends suspension of hydroxyprogesterone caproate medicines

European Pharmaceutical Review

EMA’s Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee (PRAC) has recommended the suspension of the marketing authorisations for medicines containing 17-hydroxyprogesterone caproate (17-OHPC) in the European Union. The post EMA recommends suspension of hydroxyprogesterone caproate medicines appeared first on European Pharmaceutical Review.

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As FDA probes CAR-T safety, expert meeting for Bristol's Abecma could serve as key guidepost

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The revelation of an FDA investigation< | As industry watchers deliberate the implications from the FDA's investigation into secondary cancer risks from CAR-T medicines, an upcoming expert meeting could offer precious clarity from drug regulators.

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Mitigating medicines shortages in Europe

European Pharmaceutical Review

While unsolicited and burdensome, medicine shortages are an obstacle faced by the pharmaceutical industry. In 2023, a combination of factors, including increased demand (particularly for critical medicines), economic inflation, as well as international geopolitical unrest, has led to Europe’s supply chain being acutely affected.

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