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European Medicines Agency (EMA)

European Medicines Agency (EMA)

Regulatory agency

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Europe approves obicetrapib, first CETP inhibitor to reach market after two decades of failures

New Capabilities

Recommended approval of Ubeslo and Evlarco

The European Commission approved two obicetrapib-based cholesterol drugs on September 21, 2026. It's the first time any CETP inhibitor has reached the market, after Pfizer, Roche, Eli Lilly and Merck spent billions on the drug class and failed.

Updated Sep 21

EU panel backs Zealand Pharma's short bowel syndrome drug Zeydovio

New Capabilities

Recommended approval of Zeydovio via its CHMP committee

Zealand Pharma's Zeydovio is one step from market in Europe. On September 17, the European Medicines Agency's scientific committee recommended approving the twice-weekly injection for adults with short bowel syndrome.

Updated Sep 20

First Lyme disease vaccine in two decades edges toward approval after Phase 3 trial

New Capabilities

Validated Pfizer-Valneva's Lyme vaccine marketing application on August 14, 2026; review expected to conclude within about 12 months

The vaccine, now formally designated PF-07307405 (also called LB6V, and previously known as VLA15), cleared its first regulatory hurdle since March's Phase 3 results. On August 14, 2026, the European Medicines Agency validated Pfizer and Valneva's marketing application, meaning the dossier is complete and formal review can begin.

Updated Aug 15

EU strikes landmark deal to rewrite its drug rulebook

Rule Changes

Preparing to implement streamlined structures and faster review processes under the new pharma package

After two years of trench warfare between EU governments, lawmakers and drug makers, Brussels has finally agreed a 'pharma package' that tears up the bloc's 20‑year‑old drug rules. The package locks in eight years of data protection, one year of market exclusivity, and bonuses extending to 11 years if companies meet public‑health goals.

Updated May 11