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Shares fell by more than 12% after the annoucement. Shares in Intec Pharma have come under pressure again, following Novartis’ decision to exit a partnership focused on its Accordion drug delivery ... Intec also has Accordion formulations of
This includes GW Pharma’s Epidyolex, which is the first medicine based on a highly-purified, plant derived CBD, which lacks the high associated with cannabis or marijuana.
Updated guidelines from cost-effectiveness watchdog NICE back the use of GW Pharma’s Epidyolex (cannabidiol) for the treatment of seizures in patients with Lennox Gastaut syndrome (LGS) or Dravet syndrome – ... It says GW hasn’t made a submission
Epidyolex could provide a licensed option that doctors will feel more comfortable prescribing, provided GW Pharma can secure NICE’s backing for NHS prescribing of the drug. ... The cost-effectiveness agency turned the drug down in draft guidance last
Judgement arrives ahead of European approval. GW Pharma’s Epidyolex for two types of severe treatment-resistant epilepsy has been given a preliminary rejection by England’s NICE – but the cost ... A spokesperson for GW Pharma said that despite the
GW Pharma’s Epidyolex also on the recommended list. Bayer’s Vitrakvi has become the first drug in Europe recommended to treat cancer based on a molecular signature, rather than where ... The CHMP has also granted a positive opinion for GW Pharma’s
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A handful of legitimate companies is now pioneering these products, led by GW Pharma, the UK-headquartered firm that has been working in the area since the late 1990s. ... GW Pharma gained an historic approval for its drug Epidiolex from the FDA in June
Another option, open to some European companies, is to raise cash in the US, for example, in early January GW Pharma raised $87.9m on NASDAQ. ... See a table listing all the major pharma mergers, acquisitions and collaborations agreed during January 2014.
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I look forward to contributing to GW’s drug discovery efforts and to advancing the next generation of pipeline candidates.”. ... Justin Gover, GW’s chief executive officer, said: “I am delighted to welcome Volker and Ben to GW in these important R
Gover said: “These important leadership appointments reflect GW’s continuing evolution into a transatlantic commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company. ... In his new role he will be tasked with ensuring GW’s UK operations achieve their strategic
Appointment coincides with GW Pharma’s US launch. Biopharma company GW Pharma has named Julian Gangolli as its president for North America. ... GW Pharma is also relocating its CEO, Justin Glover, to the US to support its imminent launch in the States.
Appointed VP clinical research at company specialising in cannabinoids. Dr Kenneth Sommerville has left his role at pharma giant Pfizer to join GW Pharma. ... This is an exciting time to be joining GW, with a number of important products currently under
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