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J&J taps BioMed X for crowdsourced oral biologics delivery push

Johnson & Johnson has teamed up with BioMed X Institute to advance oral delivery of monoclonal antibodies and other biologics. The initiative will support the work of a small team who will work to identify ways to get large molecules across the intestinal epithelial barrier.

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U.K. approves pediatric oral suspension form of Bayer's Xarelto

The U.K. has approved an oral suspension version of Bayer’s anticoagulant Xarelto to treat venous thromboembolism (VTE) in children. Bayer developed the formulation to eliminate the need for kids with VTE to have injections or regular monitoring. 

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Théa inks $135M deal for EU rights to Nevakar's myopia eye drops

Laboratoires Théa has secured the European rights to the low-dose atropine eye drop NVK-002 from Nevakar in a deal worth up to $135 million. Nevakar is developing the candidate as a treatment for nearsightedness in children.

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Multilayer microcapsules enable PET-guided theranostic approach

Researchers have claimed “a major step forward” in the development of radio-labeled, microcapsule drug delivery systems. The microcapsules are designed to address shortcomings of existing delivery systems such as low drug loading capacities.

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Scramble for specialty syringes as Pfizer, feds look to extract 6th vaccine doses

Syringe makers are scrambling to meet demand for so-called low dead space syringes as Pfizer and the U.S. look to squeeze out extra vaccine doses. Physicians and pharmacists discovered the potential extra dose after they began vaccinating patients, but initial enthusiasm has been dampened by the requirement of the now-scarce specialty needles to extract the last bit from each vial.

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