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mRNA COVID Vaccine Dosing Intervals May Be Extended To Mitigate Myocarditis Risk

 
• By Brenda Sandburg

While data suggests higher risk of myocarditis in young males receiving Moderna’s vaccine, US CDC advisory committee did not consider preferential recommendation. ACIP voted to recommend Spikevax for those 18 years and older following full FDA approval.

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CDC advisory committee considers myocarditis risk with Moderna and Pfizer's mRNA vaccines • Source: Alamy

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices supports extending the interval between the first and second doses of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines to eight weeks in order to mitigate the risk of myocarditis.

The committee did not vote on whether to change the dosing interval, but members agreed that it would be beneficial. The sole vote at ACIP’s 4 February meeting was on...

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Ocaliva: Still No Clarity On Why EU Court Opposed Revocation Of Approval

 
• By Neena Brizmohun

Advanz Pharma would have had to show that the European Commission’s decision to revoke Ocaliva’s conditional marketing approval risked causing serious and irreparable harm, according to lawyers from Van Bael & Bellis.

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Brazil Pilots Digital Drug Pack Inserts

 
• By Francesca Bruce

A new pilot aims to take Brazil closer to ‘digital transformation.’

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How Pharma Companies Can Mitigate The Impact Of US Tariffs On The Supply Chain

 
• By Ewan Townsend

If US tariffs on pharmaceutical supply chain products come into force they could be disruptive for companies. Ewan Townsend, of the international law firm Arnold & Porter, explains how companies can mitigate issues through negotiating with suppliers and reallocating tariff responsibilities.

‘The Question Is, What’s Going To Happen Next?’ – The Future For Biosimilars In Europe

 
• By Dave Wallace

With European biosimilars developers buoyed by recent regulatory moves, Medicines for Europe’s Isabell Remus and Julie Maréchal-Jamil discuss the next steps forward for the industry.