European Pharmaceutical Review

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The group adopted a positive opinion for Tremelimumab AstraZeneca (tremelimumab), to treat metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in combination with Imfinzi (durvalumab) and platinum-based chemotherapy. EMA human medicines committee (CHMP) highlights, November 2022.

Generic Medicine 104

Generic Medicine Vaccines Chemotherapy 104

European Pharmaceutical Review

APRIL 3, 2023

The committee recommended granting a paediatric-use marketing authorisation (PUMA) for Pedmarqsi (sodium thiosulfate) for preventing ototoxicity induced by cisplatin chemotherapy. Ototoxicity is the development of hearing or balance problems due to a medicine. Cisplatin is a chemotherapy used to treat several types of cancer.

Vaccines 98

Vaccines Chemotherapy Generic Medicine Biosimilars 98

Quality Matters

OCTOBER 24, 2023

is facing a shortage of medicines that have been the backbone of cancer treatment plans for decades. increased nearly 30% from 2021 and 2022, marking the highest level of shortages in five years, according to data from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. While novel cancer therapies offer hope to patients, the U.S.

Hospitals 52

Hospitals Generic Medicine Chemotherapy 52