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Genentech’s New Ocular Implant Drug Delivery System for Macular Degeneration Could Be a Game Changer

XTalks

Genentech’s ocular implant drug delivery system for treatment of macular degeneration has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Susvimo delivers ranibizumab via a port delivery system into a surgically placed implant in the eye, allowing for continuous delivery of the drug.

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Considerations for Neuroscience Trials with Intrathecal Delivery and Other Methods of Direct CNS Administration

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Clinical research experts from the CRO Medpace shared insights about the operational and regulatory considerations for neuroscience trials with direct CNS administration. Vornov, the use of intrathecal delivery in drug development is unexplored for small molecules and peptides besides what has already been proved.

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Investment will enable pHion to progress its lead program into the clinic 

Drug Discovery World

The additional investment will support growth of the company’s proprietary RALA platform with an immediate focus on the advancement of pHion’s lead project, PTX_V1, into clinical trials in the first half of 2024. PTX_V1 is a first-in-class therapeutic vaccine for the treatment of human papilloma virus (HPV)-related cancers.

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A Biodegradable Nanocellulose ECG Patch: The Sustainable Alternative

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The healthcare industry has one of the heaviest environmental footprints, and manufacturers are increasingly faced with regulations to make more sustainable products,” said Mohammad H. There are also several ECG patches currently in clinical trials that could soon enter the market. Behfar, senior scientist at VTT, in the news release.

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Quality first: How pharma can meet injectables demand while staying compliant

Pharmaceutical Technology

The injectable drugs market is currently valued at around $532 billion. Yet while demand for injectables soars, regulators are cracking down on quality requirements, forcing many pharma companies to examine the role – and risks – of their primary packaging. Regulators are also paying close attention to the risks.