Sustainable pharmaceuticals: what about pine-based painkillers?
UK researchers have developed two of the world’s most common painkillers from a pine-derived compound, meaning new sustainable turpentine-based pharmaceuticals could be on their way.
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UK researchers have developed two of the world’s most common painkillers from a pine-derived compound, meaning new sustainable turpentine-based pharmaceuticals could be on their way.
EPR highlights a high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method which enables the detection of both chlorpheniramine maleate and ibuprofen in formulation.
New research shows co-processed excipient is superior to non-co-processed when using near infrared (NIR) process analytical technology (PAT) to monitor direct compression tableting.
The model determines cyclodextrin complex stability constants as a function of pH and temperature, helping to optimise formulations using cyclodextrin.
The FDA is requiring that the prescribing information for nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) include warnings about potential foetal kidney problems if taken by women over 20 weeks pregnant.
NICE has said commonly used treatments for chronic primary pain such as paracetamol have little or no evidence that they work and should not be prescribed for the condition.
A unique formulation of ibuprofen is being tested as a treatment for severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), a symptom of COVID-19.
Earlier this year, the British Biosimilars Association (BBA), the trade body representing the interests of biosimilar manufacturers, welcomed Dr Andrew Ellis as its new Chair. In this interview, Nikki Withers asks why biosimilars are so important for pharma and how he foresees the market evolving in the coming years.
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The EMA has announced that reports of NSAIDs like ibuprofen making the COVID-19 coronavirus worse have no scientific basis.
The MHRA has issued two alerts, one for incorrect maximum daily dosage of Ibuprofen 400mg and a second for missing safety information about Oxylan Prolonged-release tablets.
An Indian pharmaceutical company was planning to shred quality control records ahead of an FDA inspection, found officials.
The recall of specific batches of children's ibuprofen has been extended by the manufacture of the product as it has a greater concentration of ibuprofen...
Researchers have identified a widely used pain killer to be linked to an increased risk of heart attack and ischemic stroke...
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