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FDA shares advice on bioequivalence studies for different dosage forms

The FDA has updated its draft guidance on bioequivalence studies with fresh advice for developers of drugs in a range of dosage forms. Publication of the updated draft comes almost eight years after the FDA released the first version of the document for consultation.

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Xeris, a rival to Lilly and Novo, gets FDA nod for glucagon kit 

Xeris Pharmaceuticals has opened another front in its fight to win market share from Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk with the FDA approval of its Gvoke Kit for the treatment of severe hypoglycemia.

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CRISPR pioneer helps create gene-editing delivery system

CRISPR pioneer Feng Zhang and his colleagues have come up with a new way to get gene editing and other molecular therapeutics to target cells. The approach uses a protein found naturally in humans, potentially avoiding the immune attacks that prevent repeat dosing using viral vectors. 

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Magnetic pills deliver insulin to refill implanted reservoir

It is now more than 40 years since the first diabetic received an implantable insulin pump. Yet, the concept never took off, with Medtronic pulling the plug on R&D back in 2007. Now, a group of Italian researchers is trying to revitalize the approach with an implant refilled using magnetic capsules.

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Inching closer to buyout, Philip Morris grabs stake in respiratory specialist Vectura as health groups push back

Marlboro maker Philip Morris has largely swayed Vectura in its bid to acquire the U.K.-based inhalation specialist. The tobacco giant just firmed up its position ahead of the deal’s Sept. 15 deadline, too. Outside Vectura, though, resistance to the proposed takeover is mounting.

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