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Bayer recalls cancer drug Vitrakvi’s one lot due to contamination

The firm believes that the individuals using the Vitrakvi could consume the fungus and develop invasive blood fungal infections or potentially fatal pneumonia as they already have weakened immune systems

Major collaborative childhood cancer research programme launched with £5.5m funding from Children with Cancer UK and Cancer Research UK

SMPaeds2 will investigate blood cancers and solid tumours in children and young people, including in the brain, muscle and bone, which can be more difficult to access, diagnose and treat

Teva Announces Approval of a Generic Version of Forteo in US

The approval and subsequent launch will enhance access to a critical treatment option for patients while serving to demonstrate Teva’s strategic goal of sustaining a generic powerhouse

Health Canada approves Jemperli combo to treat dMMR/MSI-H endometrial cancer

The approval was supported by interim analysis findings from Part 1 of the RUBY/ENGOT-EN6/GOG3031/NSGO Phase 3 study in which the combination met the primary endpoint of overall survival

Daiichi Sankyo Reaches Agreement with MHLW to Supply Omicron XBB.1.5-adapted COVID-19 Vaccine (DS-5670) in Japan

DS-5670 is an mRNA vaccine against COVID-19 designed to produce antibodies against the receptor binding domain (RBD) of the spike protein of the novel coronavirus, utilizing a novel nucleic acid drug delivery system discovered by Daiichi Sankyo

LENZ Therapeutics to merge with Graphite Bio in all-stock deal

The primary focus of the combined entity’s lead programmes will be on addressing presbyopia, the age-related decline in near vision affecting individuals over the age of 45

Cystic fibrosis drugs Kaftrio and Kalydeco licensed for patients aged two to five years old

For the first time, 2- to 5-year-old patients with a certain type of cystic fibrosis could access cystic fibrosis drugs Kaftrio and Kalydeco

Cellectis Announces the execution of the Subsequent Investment Agreement with AstraZeneca

Execution of binding subsequent investment agreement regarding contemplated additional equity investment of $140M by AstraZeneca, previously announced on November 1, 2023

Oracle enhances healthcare inventory management with new mobile capabilities

The new capabilities are expected to assist healthcare firms in bringing down inventory errors and increasing the effectiveness of restocking

Axtria Introduces AI-Enabled Solution for Emerging Biotech and Pharmaceutical Companies

Ingenious insights democratised to support the unique needs of small and emerging companies, including those that focus on specialty drugs