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Combining crotoxin with silica enables safe administration in animals
The toxicity of crotoxin has been significantly reduced by combining it with nanostructured SBA-15 silica, used in vaccine formulations.
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Skin preparation electrode gel recalled due to infection risk to patients
Mavidon has recalled LemonPrep, PediaPrep, Wave Prep and Cardio Prep due to the products being potentially contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia.
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GSK halts Excedrin production due to manufacturing inconsistencies
GlaxoSmithKline has announced that it will not be manufacturing or distributing some of its Excedrin products after inconsistencies in ingredient transfer and weight.
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US study investigates how medicines can be removed from wastewater
New research has shown that technologies are available for US treatment plants to remove medicines from wastewater but that upgrades can be expensive.
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FDA announces one nizatidine and two ranitidine voluntary recalls
Mylan, Appco Pharma and Denton Pharma are voluntarily recalling nizatidine and ranitidine products due to potential unacceptable levels of NDMA.
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MHRA announces recall of Medley Pharma ranitidine tablets
The UK MHRA has issued a recall of two ranitidine products from Medley Pharma as a precautionary measure due to possible contamination.
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Genotoxic impurities in pharmaceutical products
Several organisations have developed guidelines that specifically address genotoxic impurities in pharmaceutical products. Here, Dr Sol Bobst and Gowri Sukumar discuss the regulatory landscape, testing requirements and calculation methods for occupational exposure limits.
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EPR’s news round-up 2019: the stories that defined the year
This article highlights the 10 most popular news stories published by European Pharmaceutical Review in 2019.
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QA/QC & Analytical Techniques In-Depth Focus 2019
This in-depth focus includes features that examine how microbiologists can advance their methods of study, discuss the regulatory guidelines regarding genotoxic impurities and explore Raman spectroscopy as a non-invasive analysis technique.
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Formulation, Development & Delivery In-Depth Focus 2019
Included in this in-depth focus are features on recombinant albumin as a versatile stabiliser and how nanobots will evolve as an effective drug delivery technique.
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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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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.
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Medical cannabis: face-to-face with Dr Mikael Sodergren
Dr Sodergren explores the uses of medical cannabis, describing its applications. He also discusses the future of cannabinoid research in the short- and long-term.
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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.
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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.
