Extended stability data on small molecule anticancer medicinal products – anything new? any additional information necessary?

Abstract: Monoclonal antibodies and cell therapies play an increasingly significant role in anticancer therapy, but small molecules remain an essential part of combination chemotherapy. Despite the publication of many studies on the extended stability of small molecule preparations, not all licensed medicinal products and stability-determining factors are covered. Submitted: 26 April 2024; Revised: 9 May […]


Overview of the patent expiry of (non-)tyrosine kinase inhibitors approved for clinical use in the EU and the US

Author byline as per print journal: Subramanian Venkatesan, MSc; Associate Professor Martine Lamfers, PhD; Professor Sieger Leenstra, MD, PhD; Professor Arnold G Vulto, PharmD, PhD, FCP Abstract: Kinase inhibitors form the largest class of novel anticancer drugs. To date, more than 20 kinase inhibitors have been approved for clinical use. Lengthy patent rights keep the cost […]


Cost-minimization analysis of generic equivalents (bortezomib, decitabine and capecitabine) in comparison to the originator brand medicines in Colombia

Author byline as per print journal: Shyam Akku, MD; Amit Garg, MD; Suhas Khandarkar, MPharm Introduction: Majority of the Colombian population has become health insured leading to improved healthcare access in the country. Healthcare expenses have risen drastically, and cancer is responsible for the major disease burden. An option to reduce cost burden is to replace […]