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NHS England abolished: a bold cure or a risky operation?

Labour believes that by bringing NHSE's leadership back under ministerial control, it will lead to multiple improvements.

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ACC 2025: Imbria’s ninerafaxstat data shows potential for cardiometabolic HFpEF

Based on the Phase II data, Imbria Pharmaceuticals’ inerafaxstat could complement existing treatments rather than replace them.

Saving shelved ultra-rare therapies through unorthodox funding

Non-profit organisations provide an alternative to rescue stalled orphan drugs for biotechs struggling against a lethargic investment climate.

Pfizer’s RSV vaccine wins expanded approval in EU, gaining edge over GSK

Abrysvo is now approved in the EU for adults aged 18 to 59 who are at increased risk of lower respiratory tract disease caused by RSV.

Biopharma IPOs showed signs of recovery in 2024

Completed biopharma IPOs that raised more than $100 million saw a twofold increase during the year.

Ukraine ramps up cost-containment measures to “stabilise” retail drug market

The move has been triggered by reports of overpricing, but there are warnings that an expansion of the IRP scheme may be a step too far.

Sanofi’s Qfitlia approved by FDA as first haemophilia therapy for all patients

Despite a haemophilia market bustling with rivals, Qfitlia’s broad label and favourable dosing regimen could give it an upper hand.

Vertex halts development of diabetes cell therapy after trial failure

Vertex continues to develop type 1 diabetes therapy, zimislecel, which is being investigated in a Phase III trial.