The sustainability of drugs that protect against antimicrobial resistance is on the edge without proper pull incentive models on a global scale. GARDP, Shionogi and a physician focused on infectious diseases explained why at a recent briefing in Tokyo.

The European Medicines Agency has cleared the decks for the pan-EU approval of nearly a dozen new drugs. Tecvayli is headed for a conditional approval, while Nulibry is slated to get marketing authorization under exceptional circumstances. 

Appointing executives from Endo in key positions, Strides' CEO has set up a team to deliver growth, though the impact of ranitidine withdrawal and COVID-19 will defer a revenue target of $800m. Meanwhile, Stelis Biopharma signals a shift in focus from biologics development to CDMO opportunities and is poised for a stock exchange listing. 

Appointing executives from Endo in key positions, Strides' CEO has set up a team to deliver growth, though the impact of ranitidine withdrawal and COVID-19 will defer a revenue target of $800m. Meanwhile, Stelis Biopharma signals a shift in focus from biologics development to CDMO opportunities and is poised for a stock exchange listing.