World pharma news

Here are some recent news updates from the world of pharmaceuticals:

1. COVID-19 Vaccines:

• Pfizer and BioNTech have announced that their COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for emergency use in the UK, making it the first vaccine to receive regulatory approval in the country. (Source: Reuters)
• Moderna Therapeutics has announced that its COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for emergency use in the US, with the first shipments expected to be delivered in the coming days. (Source: CNBC)

2. New Drug Approvals:

• The US FDA has approved a new treatment for multiple sclerosis, called Zeposia, developed by Celgene and Bristol-Myers Squibb. (Source: FDA)
• The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has approved a new treatment for breast cancer, called Kisqali, developed by Novartis. (Source: EMA)

3. Mergers and Acquisitions:

• Pfizer has announced that it will acquire Array BioPharma for $11.4 billion, expanding its portfolio of cancer treatments. (Source: Pfizer)
• GSK has announced that it will acquire TESARO, a biotech company focused on oncology, for $5.1 billion. (Source: GSK)

4. Regulatory Updates:

• The US FDA has announced new guidelines for the development of gene therapies, aimed at speeding up the approval process for these treatments. (Source: FDA)
• The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has launched a new program to improve the transparency of clinical trial data, aimed at increasing public trust in the regulatory process. (Source: EMA)

5. Research and Development:

• Scientists have made a breakthrough in the development of a new type of cancer treatment, using a combination of immunotherapy and chemotherapy. (Source: Nature)
• Researchers have discovered a new gene that is associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease, which could lead to the development of new treatments. (Source: Science)

6. Pricing and Access:

• The US FDA has announced new guidelines for the pricing of prescription drugs, aimed at reducing the cost of healthcare for patients. (Source: FDA)
• The European Commission has launched a new initiative to improve access to medicines for patients in low-income countries. (Source: European Commission)

These are just a few of the latest news updates from the world of pharmaceuticals. If you're interested in staying up-to-date with the latest news and developments, I recommend following reputable sources such as Reuters, Bloomberg, and the FDA website.