EMA update: non-EU metformin medicines contain acceptable levels of NDMA
The EMA has announced that metformin tablets from outside the EU do not contain unacceptable levels of NDMA impurities and EU metformin is not affected.
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Global pharma packaging market size expected to reach $104,882m by 2022
A new report has predicted growth in the global pharmaceutical packaging market due to factors such as advanced, environmental-friendly manufacturing processes and an increase in life expectancy.
Indian regulator asks states to prevent online drug sales
The drugs regulator in India has asked all states to prohibit the sale of drugs online to prevent medicine abuse, according to a report.
Technique to manufacture virus-like particle polio vaccines developed
University of Leeds researchers have discovered a method to produce polio vaccines made from virus-like particles, which is being trialled on a manufacturing platform.
Statement from the FDA on NDMA found in drugs outside the US
The FDA has released a statement on the investigations into the presence of nitrosamines in some drugs; highlighting that there are currently no recalls of metformin within the US.
J&J to provide 200,000 Ebola vaccine regimens to Rwanda
Johnson & Johnson has announced that it will be contributing vaccines to support the Rwandan immunisation programme to combat Ebola.
FDA grants Orphan Drug Designation to Epidermolysis Bullosa treatment
The US Food and Drug Administration has awarded APR-TD011 Orphan Drug Designation, for the treatment of a rare disease.
Number of illegal diazepam tablets seized doubles in UK
The amount of illegal diazepam tablets commandeered at the border of the UK doubled last year, according to a report.
The first generics of Gilenya have been approved by the FDA
The first three applications for generics of Gilenya (fingolimod) capsules for the treatment of relapsing forms of MS have been approved.
Investment in UK cell and gene therapy manufacturing set to continue
An additional 6,000m2 of cell and gene therapy manufacturing space is expected to become available within the next 12 months, according to new data.
Zotiraciclib granted Orphan Drug Designation by FDA and EMA
The FDA and EMA have granted Orphan Drug Designation to zotiraciclib, currently the subject of two separate Phase Ib clinical trials in glioblastoma.
FDA update: additional testing of ranitidine and nizatidine ordered
To further its investigation into the cause of the NDMA impurities found in ranitidine and nizatidine, the FDA has asked manufacturers of these products to expand their testing to include all lots of the medication.
Environmentally friendly pressurised Metered Dose Inhaler to be developed
A pharmaceutical company has announced its intention to create a pressurised Metered Dose Inhaler that will reduce the carbon footprint of the drug delivery system.
Once-a-month oral contraceptive pill one step closer
A new slow-release formulation and delivery system for the oral contraceptive pill has shown success in pre-clinical trials and could be taken once a month.
New opportunities for Indian pharma industry in Philippines, finds study
The Philippines’ 2019 Universal Health Care Act and regulatory tax reforms open new avenues for the Indian pharmaceutical industry, according to new research.
