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MHRA approves Amgen’s Lumykras under Project Orbis
Project Orbis is an international collaborative programme between the FDA and worldwide regulatory agencies
UK approval for Pfizer’s JAK inhibitor Cibinqo
Treatment approved for adults and adolescents with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis
Sanofi’s oral BTK inhibitor rilzabrutinib fails Phase III trial
Rilzabrutinib missed primary and secondary endpoints as a treatment for pemphigus
AZ builds case for fixed-dose albuterol and budesonide combo in asthma
Positive results revealed from two Phase III trials of potential asthma therapy
Novavax begins COVID-19, flu combination vaccine trial
The trial will aim to enrol 640 healthy adults, aged 50- to 70-years-old
Gov’t consultation to consider mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for health staff
Consultation will also ask for views on whether flu vaccines should be a requirement for health and care staff
Positive interim data for Ixaka’s lead ‘multi-cell’ therapy
The independent data monitoring committee (DMC) has recommended continuation of the Phase III trial
NICE changes its mind on Janssen’s Erleada
Prostate cancer therapy now recommended for two indications within its marketing authorisation
Sanofi adds to transplant portfolio with Kadmon buy
Sanofi will acquire Kadmon for $9.50 per share in cash, representing a total equity value of around $1.9bn
Gov’t injects £5.4bn to support NHS England’s COVID-19 response
Funds will be used over the next six months to tackle waiting lists and manage ‘immediate pressures’
ILC Therapeutics raises £3.5m to advance lead interferon drug candidate
Funds will be used for the development of hybrid interferon Alfacyte
Up to £16.8bn needed to clear NHS elective care backlog
New analysis from the Health Foundation’s REAL Centre warns extra support and investment needed
CMA launches formal investigation into COVID-19 PCR test firm
Expert Medicals – one of the largest PCR travel test providers in the UK this summer – has received a ‘high number of complaints’
Government launches OHID to tackle health inequalities
New government body will be co-led by deputy chief medical officer Jeanelle de Gruchy
