New AMR Report Is ‘A Wake-Up Call’, Says Industry Body

Low Investment, Lack Of Incentives Seen As Key Problems

Another day, another report on how to tackle the ever-present problem of antimicrobial resistance and the dearth of new treatment. In its latest assessment of the state of play, the AMR Industry Alliance has come up with some alarming facts and figures – and some ideas for the next steps.

Antimicrobial Resistance
There are still barriers to be overcome in the fight against AMR • Source: Shutterstock

“The battle against the growing challenge of AMR may well be won or lost in the next decade.” That is the stark warning voiced by Professor Dame Sally Davies, a former chief medical officer for England and now the UK’s Special Envoy on Antimicrobial Resistance.

Governments, industry and other stakeholders “must work together, pulling out all the stops to put in place more effective regulations,...

Pink Sheet Podcast

Learn what's happening at the US FDA. On the go.

Derrick Gingery and the team bring you a weekly "Drug Fix".

More from International

Quotable: Top Experts On Policy Hot Topics

 

The Pink Sheet highlights recent comments and insights from pharma officials and executives on key issues we are covering.

WHO To Finalize Preferred & Critical Characteristics Of New Mpox Human Vaccines

 
• By 

To help sponsors developing candidate mpox vaccines, the World Health Organization will soon be finalizing guidance on the preferred and minimum characteristics these products must satisfy regarding efficacy, dose regimen and other aspects to secure regulatory approval.

WHO Urges Countries To Curb Spread Of Mpox With Vaccines, Therapeutics & Other Actions

 
• By 

The WHO’s emergency committee has warned of a lack of understanding of the epidemiology of mpox, the limited availability of vaccines, and the complexities of donations and procurement.

ICH Explores New Platform To Facilitate Global Evaluation Of CMC Changes

 
• By 

An ongoing collaborative initiative involving global regulators assessing post-approval manufacturing changes has highlighted the need to establish a standardized platform that can facilitate the submission and regulatory evaluation of such changes.

More from Geography

Quotable: Top Experts On Policy Hot Topics

 

The Pink Sheet highlights recent comments and insights from pharma officials and executives on key issues we are covering.

Canada Cuts Red Tape With Single Ethics Review For Trials

A new research ethics review system for multi-site clinical trials in Canada is expected to help improve study start-up times, avoid unnecessary duplication and boost the country’s competitiveness on a global stage.

Nancy Test Circulable Section Geography

 

This is a short description