Lucy Parsons | PharmaTimes https://pharmatimes.com in-depth news, features and insights for the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors Wed, 13 Dec 2023 12:59:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://pharmatimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PT-icon-150x150.png Lucy Parsons | PharmaTimes https://pharmatimes.com 32 32 232894315 MHRA authorises Vumerity for multiple sclerosis patients https://pharmatimes.com/news/mhra_authorises_vumerity_for_multiple_sclerosis_patients_1383757/ Fri, 19 Nov 2021 11:15:00 +0000 https://pharmatimes.com/uncategorized/mhra_authorises_vumerity_for_multiple_sclerosis_patients_1383757/ Vumerity is a next-generation oral fumarate treatment for adults with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis

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NICE recommends Inrebic for rare blood cancer https://pharmatimes.com/news/nice_recommends_inrebic_for_rare_blood_cancer_1383756/ Fri, 19 Nov 2021 11:13:00 +0000 https://pharmatimes.com/uncategorized/nice_recommends_inrebic_for_rare_blood_cancer_1383756/ Eligible adult patients with primary or secondary myelofibrosis will now be able to access the treatment on the NHS

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NICE approves first long-acting jab for HIV to replace daily pills https://pharmatimes.com/news/nice_approves_first_long-acting_jab_for_hiv_to_replace_daily_pills_1383699/ Thu, 18 Nov 2021 12:30:00 +0000 https://pharmatimes.com/uncategorized/nice_approves_first_long-acting_jab_for_hiv_to_replace_daily_pills_1383699/ The announcement follows a positive decision from the SMC in October 2021

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Under-18s with COVID-19 in UK advised to wait 12 weeks for vaccine dose https://pharmatimes.com/news/under-18s_with_covid-19_in_uk_advised_to_wait_12_weeks_for_vaccine_dose_1383697/ Thu, 18 Nov 2021 12:28:00 +0000 https://pharmatimes.com/uncategorized/under-18s_with_covid-19_in_uk_advised_to_wait_12_weeks_for_vaccine_dose_1383697/ The UKHSA have said that deferring the vaccine dose could help to reduce even further the small risk of heart inflammation following vaccination

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European Commission approves Nucala treatment in three diseases https://pharmatimes.com/news/european_commission_approves_nucula_treatment_in_three_diseases_1383654/ Wed, 17 Nov 2021 12:48:00 +0000 https://pharmatimes.com/uncategorized/european_commission_approves_nucula_treatment_in_three_diseases_1383654/ This marks the first targeted treatment for eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA)

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New NHS stroke treatment drug agreement could save 5,000 a year https://pharmatimes.com/news/new_nhs_stroke_treatment_drug_agreement_could_save_5000_a_year_1383653/ Wed, 17 Nov 2021 12:46:00 +0000 https://pharmatimes.com/uncategorized/new_nhs_stroke_treatment_drug_agreement_could_save_5000_a_year_1383653/ This deal will see more patients having access to treatment which could prevent 21,700 strokes and 5,400 deaths

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Pfizer signs deal to allow expanded use of COVID-19 treatment https://pharmatimes.com/news/pfizer_signs_deal_to_allow_expanded_use_of_covid-19_treatment_1383597/ Tue, 16 Nov 2021 12:56:00 +0000 https://pharmatimes.com/uncategorized/pfizer_signs_deal_to_allow_expanded_use_of_covid-19_treatment_1383597/ Voluntary license agreement will allow generic versions of pill to be manufactured

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EC approves Celltrion’s COVID-19 mAb Regkirona https://pharmatimes.com/news/ec_approves_celltrions_covid-19_mab_regkirona_1383595/ Tue, 16 Nov 2021 12:45:00 +0000 https://pharmatimes.com/uncategorized/ec_approves_celltrions_covid-19_mab_regkirona_1383595/ Treatment authorised for use in adults with COVID-19 who are at high-risk of progressing to severe disease

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Report: UK disposed of 600,000 AZ vaccine doses after they passed expiry date https://pharmatimes.com/news/report_uk_disposed_of_600000_az_vaccine_doses_after_they_passed_expiry_date_1383593/ Tue, 16 Nov 2021 12:38:00 +0000 https://pharmatimes.com/uncategorized/report_uk_disposed_of_600000_az_vaccine_doses_after_they_passed_expiry_date_1383593/ The data was obtained by a Freedom of Information request, according to The Independent

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NICE recommends cenobamate for treatment of adult epilepsy patients in UK https://pharmatimes.com/news/nice_recommends_cenobamate_for_treatment_of_adult_epilepsy_patients_in_uk_1383466/ Mon, 15 Nov 2021 12:48:00 +0000 https://pharmatimes.com/uncategorized/nice_recommends_cenobamate_for_treatment_of_adult_epilepsy_patients_in_uk_1383466/ Epilepsy affects over 600,000 people in the UK, which is approximately one in every 100 people

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