EU regulators fully uphold transparency and independence standards for COVID-19 treatments and vaccines

5 October 2020 - The EMA has re-affirmed today that it will uphold its long-standing commitment to independence and transparency ...

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Guideline on registry-based studies - launch of public consultation

24 September 2020 - EMA has published its draft Guideline on registry-based studies for a three-month public consultation today. ...

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EMA close to finalising guidance for advanced therapies

16 September 2020 - The European Medicines Agency is on the verge of releasing revised guidance for advanced therapy medicinal ...

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European Medicines Agency approves safety label update for Novartis Beovu

14 September 2020 - Novartis worked with the EMA to update the Beovu (brolucizumab) label to guide physicians in their treatment ...

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Making best use of big data for public health: publication of the Big Data Steering Group workplan for 2020-21

14 September 2020 - The Big Data Steering Group set up by EMA and the Heads of Medicines Agencies has ...

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PRAC recommends revoking marketing authorisation of ulipristal acetate for uterine fibroids

4 September 2020 - A review by EMA’s safety committee has confirmed that 5 mg ulipristal acetate (Esmya and generic ...

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EMA goes all-virtual for remainder of 2020

20 August 2020 - The EMA has announced that all its committee and working party meetings will be held virtually ...

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Communication@EMA

10 August 2020 - The European Medicines Agency has launched its third communication perception survey. ...

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Global regulatory workshop on COVID-19 therapeutics #2: agreement on acceptable outcomes for clinical trials

31 July 2020 - International regulators have published a report today on the acceptability of various primary outcomes in the ...

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First Covid-19 vaccine may be approved in 2020, EU regulator says

21 July 2020 - EMA will start rolling review of data, production after summer. ...

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EMA sets up infrastructure for real-world monitoring of COVID-19 treatments and vaccines

21 July 2020 - EMA has now set up an infrastructure to support the monitoring of the efficacy and safety ...

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Advanced therapy medicinal products regulations in the EU

16 July 2020 - This article explains some of the terminology relating to advanced therapy medicinal products, including gene and cell-based ...

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Drug regulators remain united on COVID-19, says EU agency boss

18 July 2020 - The fight among governments to secure treatments has brought regulators closer together, says Guido Rasi. ...

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Aspen offers to cut cancer drug prices, may avoid EU antitrust fine

14 July 2020 - Aspen has offered to cut prices by an average of 73% for six off-patent cancer drugs, ...

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International regulators align positions on phase 3 COVID-19 vaccine trials

9 July 2020 - Medicines regulatory authorities from around the world have published a report today highlighting the outcomes ...

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