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Anti-malarial drugs donated to aid fight against COVID-19
The producers of hydroxychloroquine have stated they will donate 130 million doses if the drug is approved as a treatment for the COVID-19 coronavirus.
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Digitalising marketing to physicians: what pharma needs to know
European Pharmaceutical Review explores how the pharmaceutical industry could develop its digital marketing and sales strategies to better align with physician expectations and needs.
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Novel thermally-stable COVID-19 vaccine capsule developed
Developers have announced that they are ready to manufacture and formulate an innovative novel coronavirus vaccine capsule.
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Scientists propose method of producing water-soluble fullerene compounds
A new single-step technique has been developed which could enable the synthesis of water-soluble fullerene compounds for use in pharma.
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Handheld Raman spectrometer developed to analyse THC levels in cannabis plants
Researchers have modified a portable Raman spectrometer that can determine the level of THC in cannabis plants, which they say could be used by farmers wishing to grow hemp.
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CEPI calls for $2bn of funding for coronavirus vaccine
According to CEPI, $2 billion is needed to progress coronavirus vaccines through development as quickly as possible, leading the organisation to call for donations.
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What pharma needs to know about commercial strategy
European Pharmaceutical Review explores commercial strategy with Dr Simone Seiter, Partner and expert at Simon-Kucher & Partner’s Life Sciences division.
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India should reduce dependence on China for APIs, says industry insider
According to a report, supply disruption scares and price hikes due to COVID-19 are a 'wake-up call' for India to reduce its dependence on China for APIs.
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EMA announces measures to manage drug shortages as result of COVID-19
An EU Executive Steering Group will discuss how to address the impact of medicine shortages caused due to COVID-19, says the EMA.
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Limiting antibiotic manufacturing discharge in Indian wastewater
During the manufacture of antibiotics, residues can contaminate the environment through wastewater, leading to antimicrobial resistance. However, a new government initiative in India aims to prevent this by regulating effluent.
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Flow cytometry market expected to reach $6.36 billion by 2027
New research suggests the flow cytometry sector will grow at a CAGR of 8.2 percent due to increased adoption and expanding uses.
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INSERM leads in patent applications, reports European Patent Office
According to the European Patent Office (EPO), in 2019 the number of patents filed in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors rose for a third consecutive year.
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Hikma Pharmaceuticals extends Ketorolac Tromethamine recall in US
The FDA has announced that Hikma are now recalling certain lots of Ketorolac Tromethamine injections at the medical facility and retail levels.
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Artificial intelligence in pharma: utilising a valuable resource
The pharmaceutical industry is set to greatly benefit from the use of artificial intelligence (AI), due to its wide range of applications. Sydney Tierney discusses how machine learning can enhance marketing, manufacturing and drug trials.
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New production method means rotaxane catalysts can now be studied, say scientists
Development of a new method to create chiral rotaxanes has allowed researchers to show they could be ideal environments for catalysts.
