Coronavirus Update: Old Drugs, New Trials, And Brexit

In addition to our daily in-depth coverage of key events relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re bringing you a periodic round-up of other developments. This edition covers events at the national, EU and global level.

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This latest edition of the Pink Sheet’s coronavirus updates covers events including new studies of a gout drug to help stem the inflammatory cascade in coronavirus patients, an EU “solidarity pact” to help speed up R&D, and an expedited clinical trial review process in Ireland.

More from Europe

EMA Recommends EU Approval For Averoa’s Xoanacyl And Four Other Drugs

 

The European Medicines Agency has recommended five drugs for EU-wide approval , including Averoa’s Xoanacyl for concomitant hyperphosphatemia. Two companies have withdrawn their marketing authorization applications.

European Regulator Deals Blow For Lilly’s Alzheimer’s Drug Kisunla

 

Eli Lilly’ will request a re-examination after the European Medicines Agency declined to recommend its Alzheimer’s disease drug Kisunla for EU approval.

E6(R3) Introduces Flexibility And Challenges To Clinical Trial Documentation

 
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The new global GCP guideline, ICH E6(R3), enables researchers and clinical trial administrators to tailor their documentation processes, but also opens the door for more scrutiny during GCP inspections.

German Ordinance To Implement HTA Reg Leaves Room For Doubt

 

A German ordinance implementing the EU Health Technology Assessment Regulation offers little clarity on how far joint clinical assessment reports should be considered by national authorities.

More from Geography

EMA Recommends EU Approval For Averoa’s Xoanacyl And Four Other Drugs

 

The European Medicines Agency has recommended five drugs for EU-wide approval , including Averoa’s Xoanacyl for concomitant hyperphosphatemia. Two companies have withdrawn their marketing authorization applications.

European Regulator Deals Blow For Lilly’s Alzheimer’s Drug Kisunla

 

Eli Lilly’ will request a re-examination after the European Medicines Agency declined to recommend its Alzheimer’s disease drug Kisunla for EU approval.

Recent And Upcoming FDA Advisory Committee Meetings

 
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Recent and upcoming US FDA advisory committee meetings and a summary of the topics covered.