Pharma Focus America
Pharma Focus America
Pharma Focus America is a Bi-Annual publication from Ochre Media Pvt. Ltd.
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The two threats to global health are bacterial resistance because bacterial populations can modify themselves to become resistant to the essential medicines needed to manage infections. It defines the reasons for resistance, including misuse, agriculture, bad hygiene, and travel, and provides prevention ideas, including the right use of antibiotics, washing, vaccination, and research to fight superbugs. Learn more
New classes of prescription drugs include, but are not limited to, the following: personalized medicine; mRNA; gene therapy; artificial intelligence in drug discovery; biologics; long-acting formulations; immunotherapy; and biosimilars. Those innovations are altering the medication, offering enhanced, secure, and accessible treatments for different diseases for millions of patients worldwide. Read more
In this article, we propose an assessment of the different ethical aspects that stem from new biotechnological applications, including gene editing, synthetic biology, and personalizing medicine. It looks at the opportunities and drawbacks, the goal of which is highlighting equity, voluntary consent, environmental considerations, and high-quality regulations. There is a need to promote innovative discourses and ethical reasoning in technology within the framework of addressing the requirements of society for future biotechnological developments. Learn more
Industrial Projects
GEA has announced a substantial investment of €80 million to enhance pharmaceutical production standards at its Elsdorf factory, aiming to modernize facilities and improve operational efficiency. Learn more
Leading CDMO for complex biologics and bioconjugates announced a significant expansion of its Bristol, PA, site for bioconjugate development and cGMP manufacturing. Read more
Sandoz Breaks Ground on New Antibiotic Production Facility in Austria with EUR 50 Million Investment
Sandoz, a global leader in generic and biosimilar medicines, opens a new production facility in Kundl, Austria. Explore more
AbbVie commenced the construction of a new expansion at its Singapore manufacturing facility, emphasizing its commitment to patient care and the support of its burgeoning biologics pipeline. Discover more
Techno Trends
Sagimet Biosciences has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has awarded Breakthrough Therapy designation to denifanstat. This designation is for the treatment of noncirrhotic metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) with moderate to advanced liver fibrosis, specifically stages F2 to F3. Read more
Zevra Therapeutics has announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) approval of MIPLYFFA™ (arimoclomol) capsules as an oral treatment for Niemann-Pick disease type C (NPC). Learn more
GSK has announced that the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) Center for Drug Evaluation has granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation (BTD) for Blenrep (belantamab mafodotin), in combination with bortezomib and dexamethasone (BorDex), for treating relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. Discover more
AstraZeneca’s supplemental biologic license application (sBLA) for Imfinzi (durvalumab), based on positive results from the ADRIATIC Phase III trial, has been accepted by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and granted priority review. Explore more
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Author: Vidya Niranjan
In this article discuss the trends, innovations, constraints, and future of patient-centered drug repurposing initiatives and their impact on personalized medicine. By harnessing patient insights and cutting-edge technologies like genomics and big data analytics, we are revolutionizing the way treatments are developed for unmet medical needs. Collaboration and data sharing are pivotal in driving this transformative journey. Read more
Most pharmacology taught in medical schools refers to the use of drugs, not how they are made, evaluated, and improved. This book does that with a compilation of the latest research as it is applied to drug discovery and evaluation. Pharmacology is a unique science having scales of drug activity that transcend the assays where they are measured to enable prediction of activity in all (including the therapeutic) systems. Learn more
Authors: Adekemi Taylor, PhD, Certara and Joab Williamson, Faron
“Drug Repurposing: Unlocking New Therapeutic Possibilities.” We are delighted to have two experts in the field: Adekemi Taylor, vice president of quantitative science services at Certara, and Joab Williamson, director of clinical operations at Faron Pharmaceuticals. Explore more
“The Promise and Challenges of Gene Editing in Drug Development.” We are honored to host two distinguished experts in the field, each bringing a unique perspective and wealth of experience to the conversation, each exploring different facets of the transformative landscape of gene editing in drug development. Discover more
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