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US court overturns J&J's Zytiga patent in combination with prednisone
pharmafile
October 31, 2018
A court in New Jersey has invalidated Johnson & Johnson’s patent on the prostate cancer drug Zytiga when used in combination with the steroid prednisone. ...
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Ciprofloxacin has dramatic effects on mitochondrial genome
expressbpd
October 31, 2018
While they are generally well tolerated, some patients receiving fluoroquinolones develop severe health problems, among them tendon rupture, permanent nerve damage or depression
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UK regulator declines Roche MS drug
biospectrumasia
October 15, 2018
The drug got EU marketing authorization in January, leaving it to member states to decide whether to provide the treatment
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Aerie Announces Drug Application for Approval Accepted for Review in Europe
americanpharmaceuticalreview
October 12, 2018
Aerie Pharmaceuticals reported the EMA has accepted for review the MAA for Rhokiinsa (netarsudil ophthalmic solution) 0.02%. Rhokiinsa is currently marketed as Rhopressa in the United States and is indicated for the reduction of elevated intraocular press
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Organs-on-chip technology reveals new drug candidates for Lou Gehrig's disease
worldpharmanews
October 12, 2018
The investigation of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) - also known as Lou Gehrig's disease - through muscle-on-a-chip technology has revealed a new drug combination that may serve as an effective treatment of the progressive neurodegenerative disease.
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Easy as 1-2-3, GSK’s triple COPD drug Trelegy dances onto TV with first DTC ads
fiercepharma
September 27, 2018
GlaxoSmithKline is spinning the first DTC campaign this week for its crucial new COPD drug, Trelegy Ellipta, backed by a throwback soundtrack. The theme song reworks The Jackson 5’s hit tune “ABC," focusing on the ...
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Daiichi to test cancer drug combo
pharmatimes
September 21, 2018
Daiichi Sankyo has entered into a clinical trial collaboration agreement with a subsidiary of MSD to evaluate a potential new combination therapy for breast or lung cancers.
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US House of Representatives blocks drug pricing advert bill
pharmafile
September 20, 2018
A ruling which would force pharmaceutical companies to disclose the price of their drugs in television advertisements has been set aside by members of the US House of Representatives.
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Inhaled blood pressure drug shows promise in treating anxiety and pain
europeanpharmaceuticalreview
September 18, 2018
The inhaled version of a high blood pressure drug may treat some types of anxiety and pain, reveals new research from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health…
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PAREXEL Advances Patient-Centric Drug Development with Introduction of Its Patient Innovation Center
pharmafocusasia
September 13, 2018
PAREXEL International Corporation, a leading innovator of global biopharmaceutical services, today announced the launch of its Patient Innovation Center, designed to help guide sponsors in their efforts to improve efficiency and success across all areas o