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West Annouces Significant Agreements With Swissfillon & scPharmaceuticals
West recently announced it has commenced discussions with two companies regarding the use of West’s proprietary SmartDose drug delivery platform for complex molecules.
uniQure Announces First Patient Treated in Pivotal Trial
uniQure N.V. recently announced it treated the first patient in its HOPE-B pivotal trial of AMT-061, an investigational AAV5-based gene therapy incorporating the patent-protected FIX-Padua variant for the treatment of patients with severe and moderately severe hemophilia B.
Meridian Launches New Range of Lyo-Ready PCR Mixes
Meridian Bioscience, Inc. recently announced that following the successful release of the Lyo-Ready qPCR Mix, Meridian is proud to introduce its next-generation lyophilization-ready mixes for one-step RT-qPCR.
ABITEC Corporation Launches New Versatile Excipient for Oral Dose Applications
ABITEC Corporation, a global manufacturer of specialty lipids, continues to develop products that meet the ever-evolving demands of the pharmaceutical industry.
PCI Pharma Services Announces Bottling Line Expansion to Support Customer Needs
PCI Pharma Services recently announce the expansion of its bottling line capacity at its Commercial Packaging site in Rockford, IL.
Spero Therapeutics Announces Initiation of Clinical Trial
Spero Therapeutics, Inc recently announced it has initiated a Phase 1 clinical trial of SPR720, an orally administered antimicrobial agent being developed for the treatment…
MeiraGTx Enters Strategic Collaboration With Janssen
MeiraGTx Holdings plc recently announced it has entered into a broad strategic collaboration with Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., one of the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson…
Hitachi Chemical to Acquire apceth Biopharma
Hitachi Chemical Advanced Therapeutics Solutions, LLC recently announced an agreement by which apceth Biopharma GmbH will join Hitachi Chemical’s PCT global services platform. apceth Biopharma…
Fortress Biotech Announces Strategic Partnership With Alexion
Fortress Biotech, Inc. recently announced that Caelum Biosciences, Inc. has signed a strategic agreement with Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. to advance the development of CAEL-101 for…
Evelo Biosciences Announces Dosing of First Patient in Investigator-Sponsored Phase 2a Clinical Trial
Evelo Biosciences, Inc. recently announced the University of Chicago has dosed the first patient in an investigator-sponsored Phase 2a clinical trial evaluating EDP1503 in combination…
Dicerna Announces Dosing of First Volunteer in Phase 1 Clinical Trial
Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc recently announced the dosing of the first human volunteer in its Phase 1 clinical trial of DCR-HBVS, the company’s investigational GalXCTM-based therapy…
AbbVie’s Immunology Pipeline Will Protect it From Biosimilar Erosion
Although AbbVie is feeling the impact of Humira biosimilar launch in Europe, its strong immunology pipeline is likely to protect its hold on the plaque psoriasis (PsO) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) markets, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.
First Oral Add-On Treatment to Insulin for Treatment of Certain Patients With Type 1 Diabetes
The EMA’s human medicines committee (CHMP) has recommended for the first time an adjunct treatment to insulin in the form of a tablet for certain patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus.
Seelos Therapeutics Announces Successful Completion of Merger With Apricus Biosciences
Seelos Therapeutics, Inc. recently announced the completion of its previously disclosed merger with Apricus Biosciences, Inc. The combined company changed its name to Seelos Therapeutics,…
Basilea Announces Collaboration With Roche to Study Derazantinib & Atezolizumab
Basilea Pharmaceutica Ltd. recently announced it entered into a collaboration with Roche to explore a combination of Basilea's derazantinib and Roche's PD-L1-blocking immune-checkpoint inhibitor atezolizumab…
Proteon Therapeutics Announces Publication of Results From Phase 3 Clinical Trial
Proteon Therapeutics Inc. recently announced the publication in the Journal of Vascular Surgery of results from its Phase 3 PATENCY-1 clinical trial of investigational vonapanitase.…
Dipharma Announces FDA Acceptance of ANDA of Generic
Dipharma S.A. recently announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) accepted its nitisinone abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) for review. Nitisinone is a…
Attune Pharmaceuticals Announces $23-Million Financing
Attune Pharmaceuticals, Inc. recently announced the completion of a $23 million Series B financing. Venrock Healthcare Partners led the financing joined by new investor LifeSci…
Gerresheimer Expands to Include Irradiation of Plastic Dropper Bottles
Gerresheimer used this year's Pharmapack held in Paris, Porte de Versailles, as a platform to unveil its latest ophthalmology and rhinology services. The company has…
Hovione Issues $50-Million Bond; Embarks on New Phase of Capital Expansion
Hovione recently announced it issued a bond of $50 million dollars maturing in 2033. The bond was arranged and subscribed by Banco BPI, S.A.
