Drug linked to 33 deaths in Northern Ireland is reclassified
The prescription drug pregabalin is now being treated as a class C drug...
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FDA sends four warning letters for cGMP violations
The US Food and Drug Administration has posted warning letters to four companies who produce homeopathic drug products for significant violations of current good manufacturing practice (cGMP) regulations...
Merck elevates its BioContinuum platform strategy to deliver ‘ContiGuous’ bioprocessing
Launch is taking place at the International Pharmaceutical Expo (INTERPHEX) in New York
Second potential male birth control pill passes human safety tests
The experimental male birth control pill 11-beta-MNTDC - a modified testosterone that has the combined actions of a male hormone and a progesterone - passes human safety tests...
3M Drug Delivery Systems relocates UK R&D to new, state-of-the-art facility
Environment plays a significant role in the way businesses ideate, communicate and create. While the global population is more connected than ever, there’s a certain level of collaboration that can only be achieved with proximity. To that end, 3M Drug Delivery Systems' (DDS) UK organisation is bringing its teams under…
No-deal Brexit could mean temporary medicines export ban
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry has called for a temporary ban on drugs exports in the event of a no-deal Brexit to prevent the NHS being hit by shortages...
New glioblastoma cancer vaccine shows promise in phase 1b clinical trial
A brain-cancer vaccine more than 20 years in the making suspends cancer growth in patients enrolled in early-stage trial...
Setting the standard for water quality measurement and control
A brief overview of how SWAN Analytical Instruments helps to ensure water quality with analysers to measure trace ozone and total organic carbon (TOC).
Pharma to benefit from FDA digital health regulations
Companies that invest heavily now stand to steal a lasting lead over rivals that hesitate...
Big pharma accused of no action on antibiotic threat
The pharmaceutical industry needs to match words with action on researching new antibiotics to address the threat posed by drug-resistant superbugs...
At Interphex 2019, Telstar promotes breakthrough developments in freeze-drying technology
Lyogistics Zero, the only freeze dryer vial automatic loading/unloading system with the ability to have CIP/SIP inside the chamber, and Lyonuc, the new vacuum nucleation induction method suitable for any type of freeze-dryer, are leading cutting-edge solutions for pharma processes…
Discoveries made through ‘routine’ research can now be patentable
In a ruling handed down on 27 March 2019 by the UK Supreme Court, Lord Hodge has confirmed that discoveries made through well-established or routine research protocols can be rewarded with a patent...
Three further Losartan batches recalled
The MHRA has recalled three batches of Losartan tablets due to contamination with the nitrosamine N-nitroso-N-methylamino butyric acid...
Pivotal phase III trial launched in recurrent ovarian cancer
INNOVATE-3 will test the efficacy of Tumor Treating Fields combined with paclitaxel in patients with recurrent, platinum-resistant ovarian cancer...
New JEOL GC/triple quadrupole mass spectrometer introduced at Pittcon
JEOL introduces new GC/triple quadrupole mass spectrometer with high speed and high sensitivity for trace detection of pesticides, dioxins and regulated chemicals.
