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EU approves first gene editing therapy

Written by | 12 Jan 2024

The European Medicines Agency, the EU drug watchdog, has approved the first medicine using CRISPR/Cas9, a novel gene-editing technology. Casgevy (exagamglogene autotemcel) is indicated for the treatment of… read more.

Regulators in Europe set out vision for AI in medicines data

Written by | 11 Jan 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) will play a role in drug development, including the way in which medicines are regulated, according to European experts. The European Medicines Agency (EMA) and… read more.

EU gives green light for 7 new medicines

Written by | 23 Oct 2023

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has recommended seven medicines for approval at its October 2023 meeting. The brings the total number of newly approved medicines this year to… read more.

New transparency rules for EU Clinical Trials System

Written by | 22 Oct 2023

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has adopted revised transparency rules for the publication of information on clinical trials submitted through the Clinical Trials Information System (CTIS). The changes give access… read more.

EU drug watchdog warns of fake Ozempic pens

Written by | 22 Oct 2023

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) is warning patients and healthcare professionals to beware of pre-filled pens falsely labelled as Ozempic, a diabetes medicine linked to weight loss. National… read more.

First RSV vaccine to protect infants and older adults

Written by | 7 Sep 2023

EU medicines regulators have approved a vaccine to protect against disease caused by the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Abrysvo is the first RSV vaccine indicated for passive immunisation… read more.

EMA to revamp Emergency Task Force

Written by | 22 Jun 2023

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) was praised for its contribution to the EU’s pandemic response, as the agency took steps to review the role of its Emergency Task… read more.

Green light for two new medicines in the EU

Written by | 22 Jun 2023

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has approved two new medicines at its May meeting. This brings to 30, the number of products given the green light by the… read more.

Green light for new medicines in the EU

Written by | 13 Apr 2023

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) approved a total of 89 new medicines in 2022. Of these, 41 had a new active substance which had never been authorised in… read more.

EMA trials scientific advice for high-risk medical devices

Written by | 11 Apr 2023

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has launched a pilot to give scientific advice on the intended clinical development of certain high-risk medical devices. The new initiative applies to all… read more.

Study finds “important shortcomings” in official cancer drug information

Written by | 10 Apr 2023

Important information about cancer drug benefits, and related uncertainties, is frequently omitted from official prescription drug information sources for clinicians and patients in Europe, finds an analysis published… read more.

EU gives drug watchdog new ‘crisis management’ powers

Written by | 4 Feb 2023

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has been given a new role in tackling shortages of critical medical devices during public health emergencies. From February 2023, the agency, which… read more.

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