FDA approval of Leqembi subcutaneous formulation charts path to combination therapies for Alzheimer's disease

29 August 2025 - Subcutaneous delivery increases accessibility and introduces potential for at home administration, following model of diabetes and ...

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ICER publishes evidence report on therapies for lupus nephritis

12 March 2021 - The evidence suggests belimumab and voclosporin represent important new treatment options for lupus nephritis; there is ...

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COVID-19 vaccines - safety and effectiveness in older adults

10 March 2021 - Data on real-world use of COVID-19 vaccines approved in Australia provides reassurance about their safety in ...

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The broader societal impacts of COVID-19 and the growing importance of capturing these in health economic analyses

9 March 2021 - The rapid spread of the current COVID-19 pandemic has affected societies worldwide, leading to excess mortality, long ...

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Revolutionary option for medical device sterilisation approved by FDA

11 March 2021 - The United States FDA newly approved chlorine dioxide gas for contract sterilisation of medical devices.  ...

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COVID-19 vaccine AstraZeneca: PRAC investigating cases of thromboembolic events - vaccine’s benefits currently still outweigh risks

11 March 2021 - The EMA is aware that the Danish Health Authority has paused its vaccination campaign with COVID-19 ...

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Achievements and challenges of the Sakigake designation system in Japan

10 March 2021 - The Sakigake designation system (the Sakigake) has been launched to encourage the pioneered development of innovative new ...

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MHRA authorises Lilly’s RET inhibitor Retsevmo

11 March 2021 - The UK MHRA has granted Eli Lilly’s Retsevmo a conditional marketing authorisation for the treatment of ...

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Dose of reality on vaccination target

12 March 2021 - A 3.1 million dose shortfall in ­vaccine supplies and a revolt from doctors over inoculation payments ...

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Berlin Heals receives breakthrough device designation from FDA for its C-MIC heart failure device and initiates early feasibility study in the United States

11 March 2021 - Berlin Heals announced today that the US FDA has granted a breakthrough device designation for its ...

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Denali Therapeutics announces fast track designation granted by the U.S. FDA to ETV:IDS (DNL310) for the treatment of patients with Hunter syndrome

11 March 2021 - Denali Therapeutics  today announced that the U.S. FDA has granted fast track designation to ETV:IDS (DNL310) for ...

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EMA recommends COVID-19 vaccine Janssen for authorisation in the EU

11 March 2021 - EMA has recommended granting a conditional marketing authorisation for COVID-19 Vaccine Janssen to prevent COVID-19 in ...

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FDA grants fast track designation to Spectrum Pharmaceuticals’ poziotinib

11 March 2021 - Spectrum Pharmaceuticals today announced that the U.S. FDA has granted fast track designation for poziotinib for the ...

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EMA starts rolling review of Eli Lilly antibodies bamlanivimab and etesemivab for COVID-19

11 March 2021 - EMA’s CHMP has started a ‘rolling review’ of data on the antibodies bamlanivimab and etesemivab which are ...

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Astellas submits new drug application for enfortumab vedotin in Japan

11 March 2021 - Enfortumab vedotin to be reviewed by Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare for patients with locally ...

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Medicare’s new device coverage pathway — breakthrough or breakdown?

10 March 2021 - CMS recently finalised a rule that could substantially alter Medicare coverage decisions for certain new medical devices.  ...

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