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Leaked document reveals ‘unprecedented’ medicine shortages in NHS
A document from the DHSC has reportedly advised NHS doctors to ration certain medicines after outlining dozens of drugs that are in shortage, as published in a report.
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Beyond nutrition: vitamins and n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids as APIs
Active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) are important compounds used in the manufacture of pharmaceutical drug products. Eric Ciappio discusses the potential of vitamins and n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) as APIs, with a focus on their clinical relevance.
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Global injectable drug delivery market predicted to grow 12.8 percent
Increasing demand for convenient drug delivery, as well as an increase in diseases such as diabetes, has fuelled the global injectable drug delivery market.
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New cancer drugs approvals underpinned by flawed evidence
A new report has shown that trial evidence alone is not enough when approving new cancer drugs and that an assessment of that evidence is also needed.
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Collaborative oncology drugs review initiative announced by FDA
A new initiative has already collaboratively reviewed applications for two oncology drugs, allowing for simultaneous decisions in three countries.
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Demand for containment facilities and manufacturing to grow
The market for containment facilities and containment manufacturing will increase in the future, due to a growing demand for oncology treatments.
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EMA to provide guidance on avoiding nitrosamines in medicines
The EMA has announced it is drafting guidance on how to avoid the presence of nitrosamines, a probable carcinogenic ingredient, in drugs.
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UK to launch seven data hubs to garner insights for improved healthcare
The seven centres will aid disease research and clinical development, improving access to patient data for studies.
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Microrobot could be used to deliver hyperthermia treatment to cancers
A team has developed a microrobot that is effective at targeting specific areas, so could be used in hyperthermia therapies when treating cancers.
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Pakistan lifts Indian import ban for essential medications
A ban on Indian trade to Pakistan has been partly changed to allow the import of drugs after a shortage of critical medicine.
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Hitting the target – refining anticancer nanomedicine development
Mahfoozur Rahman and Sarwar Beg explain why we need to change tack from traditional formulation-driven development to a target-based approach in order to increase success with anticancer nanomedicine in the clinic.
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FDA grants Rozlytrek cancer treatment approval
The cancer therapeutic, Rozlytrek, has gained FDA approval as well as Priority Review, Breakthrough Therapy and Orphan Drug Designations.
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Silica-based drug delivery could improve anticancer drugs
Researchers have developed silica spheres to contain cancer therapeutics that melt at certain temperatures and have the potential to improve drug delivery.
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US sanctions on Iran creating critical drug shortage
The Middle Eastern country has a limited supply of vital medication needed for conditions such as cancer due to US trade blocks.
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Warning issued to company for using unfounded CBD treatment claims
FDA issues warning to a company that claimed its CBD products can be used to treat cancer and Alzheimer's disease.
