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MHRA issues Medicine Defect Information about Aripiprazole
The regulatory body has issued guidance based on a complaint that stated a precipitate formed in Aripiprazole 1mg/ml oral solution.
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STAR particles could be the future for treating skin conditions
Novel particles could be incorporated into topical creams to treat dermatological conditions without systemic exposure to drugs.
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New HIV PrEP drug could derail efforts to expand virus prevention coverage
US researchers have stated a newly approved HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) therapy does not have benefits that warrant its price tag and could deter generic competition.
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New production method means rotaxane catalysts can now be studied, say scientists
Development of a new method to create chiral rotaxanes has allowed researchers to show they could be ideal environments for catalysts.
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Drug delivery method leads to sustained HIV antibody production in study
Using AAV-based technology to deliver mAbs in a Phase I trial, researchers report that participants successfully developed antibodies against HIV.
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Scorpion-derived proteins deliver steroids to combat arthritis in rats
Researchers have identified a tiny protein in scorpion venom that rapidly accumulates in joint cartilage to deliver arthritis drugs in a pre-clinical study.
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Online pharmacy finds high levels of NDMA in metformin
Tests conducted by an online pharmacy has revealed high levels of NMDA in the diabetes drug metformin, prompting the company to press for a recall.
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Thin film platform to preserve vaccines at room temperature developed
A new vaccine formulation has been created by researchers, which uses a peelable film during drying to preserve the medicine.
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EMA announces update on nitrosamine impurities in medicines
The EMA has released an update on nitrosamines in drugs, saying that work is continuing to prevent and manage these impurities.
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Cryogel: a solid vaccine for liquid tumours
Researchers have developed a solid ‘cryogel’ vaccine that has been successful in combatting acute myeloid leukaemia in mice. How was this new formulation discovered and what potential does it have for cancer patients?
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American Health Packaging voluntarily recalls ranitidine tablets
Ranitidine tablets have been recalled due to the possibility of the products containing unacceptable levels of NDMA.
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Collaboration for 3D printing of tablets announced
Two companies have announced their partnership to work on the 3D printing of tablets for use in clinical trials.
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Europe’s no 1 trade fair for the fine and speciality chemicals industry returns to Cologne with a strong line-up
Chemspec Europe, the International Exhibition for Fine and Speciality Chemicals, returns to Cologne for its 35th edition. From 27 – 28 May 2020, renowned manufacturers, suppliers and distributors of fine and speciality chemicals present their latest products, services and research findings to a dedicated audience of industry experts.
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FDA and EMA accept licence applications for multiple sclerosis treatment
The FDA and EMA have accepted licence applications for ofatumumab, a novel B-cell therapy for patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (RMS).
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Oil and hydrogel mix effective for precise dosing of medicine
Researchers have developed a new mixture of oil and hydrogel that releases drugs in a controlled fashion, preventing overdosing.
