International – Genetically modified herpes combats advanced cancers
Researchers have found that RP2 – a modified version of the herpes simplex virus – has showed signs of effectiveness in a quarter of...
Asia – 3D-printed drug advancing to clinical trials in SE Asia
Craft Health’s tailored drug technology just received a boost. The Singapore 3D printed pharmaceuticals manufacturer announced it has raised S$1.42 million ($1.03 million) in...
USA – FDA revises guidance on delaying, denying, limiting or refusing an inspection
On Dec. 15, 2022, the FDA released for public comment Circumstances that Constitute Delaying, Denying, Limiting, or Refusing a Drug or Device Inspection Revision 1....
USA – FDA draft guidance addresses use of external controls to assess effectiveness of...
The FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) and the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) have issued draft guidance describing sponsors...
International – WHO warns on contaminated cough syrups linked to child deaths
This WHO Medical Product Alert refers to two substandard (contaminated) products, identified in Uzbekistan and reported to WHO on 22 December 2022. Substandard medical...
UK – Kidney Research UK concerned by NICE process
Kidney Research UK has responded to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) draft guidance on therapeutics for patients with COVID-19.
It follows...
International – ICH adopts S12 guideline for gene therapies
The International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) last week announced that its S12 guideline on nonclinical biodistribution (BD) considerations for gene therapy products has reached...
USA – Guidance details review process for pediatric research not approvable by an IRB
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last week issued draft guidance offering insights to sponsors and institutional review boards (IRBs) on the process...
Europe – Fluoroquinolone antibiotics: reminder of measures to reduce the risk of long-lasting, disabling...
EMA’s safety committee, PRAC, is reminding healthcare professionals that the use of fluoroquinolone antibiotics, given by mouth, injection or inhalation, is restricted due to the...
Europe – Meeting highlights from the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP)...
Seven new medicines recommended for approval
EMA’s human medicines committee (CHMP) recommended seven medicines for approval at its October 2023 meeting.
The CHMP adopted a positive opinion for Agamree* (vamorolone),...
