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Race to the finish: pharma edges closer to approval with RSV vaccines

Pharmaceutical Technology

RSV researchers at major pharmaceutical companies are currently working to develop new RSV drugs to beat future waves of RSV infection and gain the first RSV vaccine FDA approval. Pharmaceutical companies are pushing to develop drugs and vaccines for RSV with these populations in mind.

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Preventing fungal contamination in pharmaceuticals

European Pharmaceutical Review

For example, rising ambient temperatures and ingress of mould from items entering cleanrooms, has resulted in some vaccine and pharmaceutical companies in Europe experiencing increased contamination. The authors also shared: “in the last three years [since 2023], the US FDA has recalled several drugs due to fungal contamination.”

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Pharmaceutical microbiology: key developments 2022

European Pharmaceutical Review

This also occupies a large resource, given the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirement for double plate checking using a second ‘independent’ person. The FDA is doing this through the publications of Guidance for Industry. The previous record for vaccine development and approval was four years for the measles vaccine.

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Handover of senior R&D roles at Merck continues, as Roy Baynes exits

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Barr meanwhile has served at Merck for more than two decades, holding positions of increasing responsibility in infectious diseases, oncology and vaccines. Baynes will serve as a consultant to Eikon starting on 1 April 1, before transitioning to his full-time role.

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Neglected tropical diseases: non-profits lead the way as private sectors lags

Pharmaceutical Technology

In Muratov’s opinion, this was reflective of a wider pattern seen in almost any other field of research, which could now change with the development of Covid-19 vaccines and antivirals. In July 2021, the FDA approved the use of Fexinidazole, a once-daily oral treatment for sleeping sickness. Covid-19 had other knock-on effects.

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Top 20 BioPharma Companies Based on 2022 Total Revenue

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Total Revenue: $35.48B Founded Year: 2000 Total Employees: ~69,400 Headquarters: London, United Kingdom Market Cap: $77.61B Stock Exchange: LON GSK is a multinational healthcare company indulged in discovering and developing therapeutic products under its business segments, including General Medicines, Specialty Medicines, and Vaccines.

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Acetaminophen interactions to avoid

The Checkup by Singlecare

Acetaminophen may also blunt the effects of other medications that impact the immune system, including some medicines used to manage cancer diagnoses and even the immune response following vaccinations. There are over 50 TKIs approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), with the ongoing rapid development of new drugs every year.