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Roche announces donation of essential medicines to Ukraine

The Pharma Data

Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) today announced an initial donation of essential medicines to Ukraine. At the same time we are ensuring that our critical medicines and diagnostics reach the people who need them both in Ukraine and other countries impacted by the crisis. Roche vehemently condemns the violent invasion of the country.

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Evusheld long-acting antibody combination recommended for approval in the EU for the pre-exposure prophylaxis (prevention) of COVID-19

The Pharma Data

AstraZeneca’s Evusheld (tixagevimab co-packaged with cilgavimab), a long-acting antibody combination, has been recommended for marketing authorisation in the European Union (EU) for the pre-exposure prophylaxis (prevention) of COVID-19 in a broad population of adults and adolescents aged 12 years and older weighing at least 40 kg.

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New IFPMA and EFPIA guidance on use of social media by the pharmaceutical industry

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Why is guidance needed? Uses of social media is continually expanding and it has been difficult for companies to apply general advertising rules and guidance to the modern world. What is the scope of the Guidance? Information on social media and digital channels should be kept up to date and date stamped, with the date posted or last updated.

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Evusheld long-acting antibody combination approved in the EU for pre-exposure prophylaxis (prevention) of COVID-19 in a broad population

The Pharma Data

AstraZeneca’s Evusheld (tixagevimab co-packaged with cilgavimab), a long-acting antibody combination, has been granted marketing authorisation in the European Union (EU) for the pre-exposure prophylaxis (prevention) of COVID-19 in a broad population of adults and adolescents aged 12 years and older weighing at least 40 kg. Christoph D.

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Roche to launch SARS-CoV-2 Rapid Antigen Test in countries accepting CE mark, allowing fast triage decisions at point of care

The Pharma Data

Antigen test reliably and quickly triages people suspected of SARS-CoV-2, with results ready in 15 minutes, allowing informed treatment decisions. Antigen test accurately screens individuals with known exposure to infected SARS-CoV-2 patients, providing fast answers regarding their infection status. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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Pfizer Receives Positive CHMP Opinion for Conversion of PAXLOVIDâ„¢ Conditional Marketing Authorization to Full Marketing Authorization in the European Union

Pfizer

This opinion from the CHMP confirms that the benefits of PAXLOVID in helping to reduce severe COVID-19-related outcomes, including hospitalization and death, in high risk patients continue to outweigh its potential risks. PAXLOVID is currently approved or authorized for conditional or emergency use in more than 70 countries to treat COVID-19.

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Pfizer to Provide U.S. Government with an Additional 3.7 Million Treatment Courses of PAXLOVIDâ„¢ to Help Combat COVID-19

Pfizer

Nirmatrelvir has shown consistent in vitro antiviral activity against the following variants: Alpha, Beta, Delta, Gamma, Lambda, Mu, and Omicron BA.1, One carton contains five blister packs of PAXLOVID, as co-packaged nirmatrelvir tablets with ritonavir tablets, providing all required doses for a full five-day treatment course.

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