FDA and FTC issue warning letters to companies selling fraudulent COVID-19 products
The US agencies have issued letters to seven companies, and removed online listings from others, whose products falsely claim to prevent or treat coronavirus.
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FDA announces changes that will soon affect compounders
A change to the law will soon be impacting compounding of certain products beginning on 23 March 2020 the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced.
Development initiated for a plasma-derived COVID-19 therapy
An anti-SARS-CoV-2 polyclonal hyperimmune globulin (H-IG) is being developed to treat infected, high-risk individuals with COVID-19.
Nilvadipine and related drugs could slow Alzheimer’s progression
Researchers have shown that Nilvadipine can slow the rate of cognitive decline in very early- and early-stage Alzheimer’s patients and have received funding to develop improved versions.
FDA approves Isturisa (osilodrostat) treatment for Cushing’s disease
The FDA has approved Isturisa for Cushing’s disease treatment after it demonstrated significant efficacy in clinical trials.
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.
3.5 million unlicensed erection pills seized in the UK in 2019
The UK MHRA has announced that the approximately 3.5 million unlicensed erection pills seized last year are worth more than £10 million.
FDA approves DURYSTA™ (bimatoprost implant) New Drug Application
The DURYSTA ocular implant has been approved by the FDA to reduce intraocular pressure in open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
Emerade 150 micrograms auto-injectors recalled in UK
The UK MHRA has announced that Emerade 150 micrograms solution for injection is being recalled due to an error in one component of the auto-injector.
DNA nanostructure stabilisation could enable translation into clinical use
Stabilising DNA nanostructures using glutaraldehyde to tether an electrostatic PEGylated oligolysine net to the DNA enabled them to survive degradation in animal models.
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.
Gilead set to acquire Forty Seven for $4.9bn later in 2020
Gilead's acquisition of Forty Seven was unanimously approved by both companies' Boards of Directors, for $95.50 per share.
CMA levels over £3.4m in fines for competition law breaches
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has fined four companies in because of anti-competitive practices in the supply of nortriptyline.
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.
PMP promotes success in India’s medical devices industry
According to renowned data and analytics company GlobalData, India’s phased manufacturing programme will create significant opportunities for medical device manufacturers in India.
