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Issue 86 April 2016

HUMAN MEDICINES

HIGHLIGHTS Key information for patients, consumers and healthcare professionals Published monthly by the European Medicines Agency

An agency of the European Union

This newsletter is addressed primarily to organisations representing patients, consumers and healthcare IN THIS ISSUE

professionals. It provides a summary of key information relating to medicines for human use published

Antivirals/anti-infectives

1

during the previous month by the European Medicines Agency.

Cancer

2

Information is selected based on recommendations from consulted patients, consumers and healthcare

Cardiovascular system

2

Diabetes

2

Gastro-intestinal system

2

Haematology

3

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Immune system

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Nervous system

3

Respiratory system

4

Vaccines

4

Other medicines

4

Antivirals/anti-infectives

monitoring

5

Positive CHMP opinions on new medicines

Guidelines

5

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Information on medicines

Medicines under additional



Umbipro (chlorhexidine digluconate) Prevention of umbilical cord infections in newborn babies

Scientific committee and working party activities

5

Other publications

6

Explanation of terms used

7



Zavicefta (ceftazidime / avibactam) Treatment of bacterial infections

New information on authorised medicines 

Zinforo (ceftaroline fosamil) - change in indication Treatment of skin and soft tissue infections and pneumonia

Safety communication update 

Review of fusafungine containing medicinal products for oromucosal and nasal use - CMDh Position (endorses revocation of authorisations for sprays used to treat airway infections) Treatment of infections of the upper airways (such as common cold)

Key to symbols used Orphan medicine

Generic medicine

Biosimilar medicine

Conditional approval

Exceptional circumstances

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Cancer New information on authorised medicines 

Afinitor (everolimus) - new indication Treatment of neuroendocrine tumours originating in the gut or lungs



Avastin (bevacizumab) - new indication Treatment of non-small cell lung cancer in combination with erlotinib



Imbruvica (ibrutinib) - change in indication Treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (blood cancer)



Gazyvaro (obinutuzumab) - new indication Treatment of follicular lymphoma (blood cancer)

New medicines authorised 

Neofordex (dexamethasone) Treatment of multiple myeloma (cancer of the bone marrow)



Palonosetron Hospira (palonosetron) Prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy

Arbitration procedures 

Novantrone and associated names (mitoxantrone) - outcome of review Used in the treatment of certain cancers and multiple sclerosis

Cardiovascular system New medicines authorised 

Amlodipine / Valsartan Mylan (amlodipine / valsartan) Treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure)

Diabetes New information on authorised medicines 

Victoza (liraglutide) - change in indication Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus

Safety communication update 

Review of canagliflozin - review started (after an increase in amputations was observed in an ongoing clinical trial called CANVAS) Treatment of diabetes

Gastro-intestinal system Positive CHMP opinions on new medicines 

Enzepi (pancreas powder) Treatment of pancreatic insufficiency

Key to symbols used Orphan medicine

Generic medicine

Biosimilar medicine

Conditional approval

Exceptional circumstances

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New information on authorised medicines 

Afinitor (everolimus) - new indication Treatment of neuroendocrine tumours originating in the gut or lungs

Haematology New information on authorised medicines 

Ferriprox (deferiprone) - change in indication Treatment of excess iron in the body in patients with thalassaemia



Gazyvaro (obinutuzumab) - new indication Treatment of follicular lymphoma (blood cancer)



Imbruvica (ibrutinib) - change in indication Treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (blood cancer)

New medicines authorised 

Coagadex (human coagulation factor X) Treatment and prevention of bleeding episodes in patients with hereditary factor x deficiency

Communication on prevention of medication errors 

Exjade (deferasirox)

- educational material to raise awareness of dose variation between different

types of tablets Treatment of excess iron in the body

HIV Positive CHMP opinions on new medicines 

Odefsey (emtricitabine / rilpivirine / tenofovir alafenamide) Treatment of HIV-1 infection

New information on authorised medicines 

Reyataz (atazanafir sulphate) - change in indication Treatment of HIV-1 infection

Immune system New information on authorised medicines 

HyQvia (human normal immunoglobulin) - change in indication Treatment of primary immunodeficiency syndromes

Nervous system Positive CHMP opinions on new medicines 

Zinbryta (daclizumab) Treatment of multiple sclerosis

Key to symbols used Orphan medicine

Generic medicine

Biosimilar medicine

Conditional approval

Exceptional circumstances

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Ongentys (opicapone) Treatment of Parkinson’s disease

New medicines authorised 

Rasagiline Mylan (rasagiline) Treatment of Parkinson’s disease



Wakix (pitolisant) Treatment of narcolepsy (long-term sleep disorder)



Zonisamide Mylan (zonisamide) Treatment of partial seizures

Negative CHMP opinions on new medicines 

Sialanar (glycopyrronium bromide) Treatment of persistent drooling in children and adolescents with neurological conditions

Arbitration procedures 

Novantrone and associated names (mitoxantrone) - outcome of review Used in the treatment of certain cancers and multiple sclerosis

Respiratory system New information on authorised medicines 

Afinitor (everolimus) - new indication Treatment of neuroendocrine tumours originating in the gut or lungs



Zinforo (ceftaroline fosamil) - change in indication Treatment of skin and soft tissue infections and pneumonia

Safety communication update 

Review of fusafungine containing medicinal products for oromucosal and nasal use - CMDh Position (endorses revocation of authorisations for sprays used to treat airway infections) Treatment of infections of the upper airways (such as common cold)



Review of inhaled corticosteroids for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - CHMP Opinion (review finds no differences in risk of pneumonia between products) Treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Vaccines 

EU recommendations for composition of 2016/2017 seasonal influenza vaccines

Other medicines Positive CHMP opinions on new medicines 

EndolucinBeta (lutetium (177 lu) chloride) Radiopharmaceutical precursor

Key to symbols used Orphan medicine

Generic medicine

Biosimilar medicine

Conditional approval

Exceptional circumstances

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Arbitration procedure 

Review on the conduct of studies at Semler Research Centre Private Ltd - review started (this follows inspections by the FDA and the WHO which raised serious concerns over data generated at Semler’s sites)

Medicines under additional monitoring 

Updated list of medicinal products under additional monitoring

Other information Guidelines Guidelines open for consultation 

Draft concept paper on an addendum to the guideline on the evaluation of medicinal products indicated for treatment of bacterial infections to address paediatric-specific clinical data requirements Deadline for comments: 31 July 2016



Guideline on the requirements to the chemical and pharmaceutical quality documentation concerning investigational medicinal products in clinical trials Deadline for comments: 12 October 2016



Draft guideline on the sterilisation of the medicinal product, active substance, excipient and primary container Deadline for comments: 13 October 2016



Draft guideline on clinical investigation of new medicinal products for the treatment of acute coronary syndrome Deadline for comments: 31 October 2016

Adopted guidelines 

Appendix 2 to the guideline on the evaluation of anticancer medicinal products in man



Compilation of individual product-specific guidance on demonstration of bioequivalence (Revision 3)



Guideline on process validation for the manufacture of biotechnology-derived active substances and data to be provided in the regulatory submission

Scientific committee and working party activities 

Medicinal products for human use: monthly figures - March 2016



CHMP - agendas, minutes and highlights



CHMP -applications for new human medicines under evaluation: April 2016



2016 work plan for the CHMP modelling and simulation working group



Mandate, objectives and rules of procedure for the joint CHMP/CVMP Quality Working Party

Key to symbols used Orphan medicine

Generic medicine

Biosimilar medicine

Conditional approval

Exceptional circumstances

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CAT - agendas, minutes and reports



COMP - agendas, minutes and meetings reports



HMPC - agendas, minutes and meetings reports



PDCO - agendas, minutes and meeting reports



PRAC - agendas, minutes and highlights



PRAC recommendations on safety signals

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Other publications 

Listening to the public’s views on the safety of medicines



Integrating patients’ views in clinical studies of anticancer medicines



Better safety for patients through EU-funded research



Involving general practitioners in regulatory decisions on medicines



Collecting high-quality data on antibiotic use in animals in support of the fight against antimicrobial resistance



Extrapolation of data from adults to children can facilitate development of paediatric medicines



Cooperation between regulators and HTA bodies creates synergies



Newsletter: What's new in pharmacovigilance - QPPV Update - Issue 1



Workshop on the challenges for the approval of anti-cancer immunotherapeutic drugs - April 2016 meeting documents



2016 annual workshop of the Enpr-EMA - June 2016



IMI ADAPT SMART, IMI GetReal and MIT NEW Drug Development ParadIGmS (NEWDIGS) “Adaptive Design Laboratory” workshop - June 2016



Workshop on measuring the impact of pharmacovigilance activities - December 2016

Key to symbols used Orphan medicine

Generic medicine

Biosimilar medicine

Conditional approval

Exceptional circumstances

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Explanation of terms used Orphan medicine A medicine intended for the treatment of a rare, serious disease.

Generic medicine A medicine that is essentially the same as one that has already been authorised for use. (The latter is known as the 'reference medicine')

Biosimilar medicine A biological medicine that is similar to another biological medicine which has already been authorised for use. (Biosimilar medicines are also known as 'similar biological' medicines)

Conditional approval A medicine that fulfils an unmet medical need may, if its immediate availability is in the interest of public health, be granted a conditional marketing authorisation on the basis of less complete clinical data than are normally required, subject to specific obligations being imposed on the authorisation holder.

Exceptional circumstances A medicine may be approved in some cases where the applicant cannot provide comprehensive data on the safety or efficacy of the medicine under normal conditions of use, due to exceptional circumstances such as ethical issues or the rarity of the disease concerned.

Note on the centralised authorisation procedure To obtain a single marketing authorisation (licence) for a medicine that is valid in all Member States of the European Union (EU) – via a process known as the 'centralised procedure' – the company or person developing the medicine must submit an application to the European Medicines Agency.

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The Agency's Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) carries out a scientific evaluation of the information contained in the application and prepares an opinion (scientific recommendation). The Agency transmits this (positive or negative) opinion to the European Commission, which then issues a Decision granting or refusing the marketing authorisation.

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When the CHMP adopts a positive opinion on a medicine, the Agency publishes on its website a 'summary of opinion', in the first instance, followed by more detailed information in a 'European public assessment report (EPAR)' after the marketing authorisation has been granted.

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