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Huge inequalities found in access to myeloma clinical trials in Europe, says MPE

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Myeloma Patients Europe (MPE) has identified significant inequalities among patients’ access to myeloma clinical trials in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) in a first-of-its-kind advocacy report. Approximately 50,000 people in Europe are diagnosed with myeloma each year.

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Bridging the healthcare digital divide: a gradual approach to adopting ePI

European Pharmaceutical Review

Within the EU, patient information leaflets (PILs) are not merely a regulatory requirement but a cornerstone of patient safety. 3 Moreover, digital platforms can be tailored to the needs of patients and healthcare professionals, offering accessible, trustworthy and up-to-date information on medicines precisely when required.

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Understanding the evidence used in drug product withdrawals

European Pharmaceutical Review

Between 1999 and 2001, it supported 17 percent of withdrawals, between 2002 and 2011, it supported 26 percent of withdrawals and by 2012 to 2016, 80 percent of withdrawals were supported by observational studies (cohort, case-control, or other epidemiologic design). Meta-analyses contributed least frequently (31.4 As of October 2023, 62.93

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2022 spells change for EU pharmaceutical legislation

European Pharmaceutical Review

The review was impacted by Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic, which compounded existing issues surrounding high drug pricing and patient access that had been brewing since 2016 and highlighted several shortcomings in the EU’s pharmaceutical system. Reducing market exclusivity. Conclusions.

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Interchangeability of biosimilars in the EU – the industry impact

European Pharmaceutical Review

1 However, as most biosimilars are developed by means of a complex biotechnological process in living organisms, this inevitably leads to differences between the biosimilar and the reference product. Marie Manley leads Sidley’s Life Sciences team in London and is a distinguished thought leader and adviser on EU and UK regulatory law.

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EU pharmaceutical legislation revisions: what are the implications for biopharma?

European Pharmaceutical Review

The proposed changes to EU pharmaceutical legislation broadly aim to: Support innovation and boost attractiveness of EU market Ensure timely and equitable access to medicines for patients across the EU Address other ongoing issues, including antimicrobial resistance and environmental impact of medicines. Internet] 2023.

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PM360 Announces 2023 Trailblazer Award Winners

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In total, PM360 , a leading life sciences marketing industry trade publication, recognized 73 winners across eight overall categories: Companies of the Year, CEOs of the Year, Products of the Year, Marketer of the Year, Marketing Team of the Year, Lifetime Achievement, Brand Champions, and Initiatives. Cardiology: Bradley A.