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U.K. makes novel vaccine delivery a focus of life science plans 

The U.K. has vowed to deepen its expertise in vaccine formulation and delivery as part of its vision for the life sciences industry. Government officials want to support a move away from injections and toward delivery of vaccines via the mouth, skin and nose. 

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Philip Morris strikes $1.45B deal for Vectura, sending another would-be buyer back to the drawing board

A little over a week after striking an $813 million deal for oral drug delivery company Fertin Pharma, Marlboro maker Philip Morris International is doubling down on its pharma ambitions with plans to snap up inhalation-specialist-turned-CDMO Vectura. 

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What heart safety concern? Doctors like Incyte's eczema cream despite potential JAK warning: analyst

Incyte’s ruxolitinib cream was among a group of JAK inhibitors to have their applications held up at the FDA thanks to a heart safety problem for Pfizer’s Xeljanz. But after surveying doctors, one group of analysts believes the topical atopic dermatitis candidate can be a competitive player.

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Ena starts phase 1 trial of COVID-19-preventing nasal spray

Ena Respiratory has begun a phase 1 clinical trial of its nasal spray for the prevention of COVID-19 and other respiratory viral infections. The study is expected to wrap up in the third quarter.

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Opiant's nasal opioid overdose drug clears clinical test ahead of planned FDA filing

A clinical trial has found nasal nalmefene delivery achieves significantly higher plasma concentrations than intramuscular injections, advancing Opiant Pharmaceuticals’ hopes of filing for approval around the end of the year.

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Fresenius launches ready-to-administer prefilled fentanyl syringe 

Fresenius Kabi has added a fentanyl product to its range of ready-to-administer prefilled syringe. The 1-mL presentation, which Fresenius said is unique on the U.S. market, is designed to cut waste and diversion by reducing the potential for errors. 

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