Entries by Thomas Gabrielczyk

Sanofi preparing label extension for dupilumab

Positive Phase 3 results with Sanofi/Regeneron‘s IL4/IL-13-targeting antibody dupilumab (Dupixent) in adolescents with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis will form the basis of a regulatory submission in this new patient population, according to announcements of Sanofi.

EU approves Shire’s van Willebrand factor

Orphan drug leader Shire plc has been granted EU marketing authorization for its recombinant van Willebrand factor (rVWF) vonicog alfa  as second-line treatment for van Willebrand disease, the most common blot clotting disorder..

The future of agrochemistry

One of the world’s largest and most controversial mergers in the past few years was sealed in early June. German pharma and chemistry company Bayer has taken over US competitor Monsanto, forming the largest integrated provider of seeds, agrochemicals and digital farming solutions on the planet. The acquisition is part of a recent US$170bn deal binge that is already having a profound impact on the future of global agriculture.

New antibiotics on the block

Around 300 international AMR experts met at ESCMID-ASM drug development conference in Lisbon to discuss the latest progress in the field.