3.5 million unlicensed erection pills seized in the UK in 2019
The UK MHRA has announced that the approximately 3.5 million unlicensed erection pills seized last year are worth more than £10 million.
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FDA approves DURYSTA™ (bimatoprost implant) New Drug Application
The DURYSTA ocular implant has been approved by the FDA to reduce intraocular pressure in open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
Emerade 150 micrograms auto-injectors recalled in UK
The UK MHRA has announced that Emerade 150 micrograms solution for injection is being recalled due to an error in one component of the auto-injector.
DNA nanostructure stabilisation could enable translation into clinical use
Stabilising DNA nanostructures using glutaraldehyde to tether an electrostatic PEGylated oligolysine net to the DNA enabled them to survive degradation in animal models.
Online pharmacy finds high levels of NDMA in metformin
Tests conducted by an online pharmacy has revealed high levels of NMDA in the diabetes drug metformin, prompting the company to press for a recall.
Gilead set to acquire Forty Seven for $4.9bn later in 2020
Gilead's acquisition of Forty Seven was unanimously approved by both companies' Boards of Directors, for $95.50 per share.
CMA levels over £3.4m in fines for competition law breaches
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has fined four companies in because of anti-competitive practices in the supply of nortriptyline.
Thin film platform to preserve vaccines at room temperature developed
A new vaccine formulation has been created by researchers, which uses a peelable film during drying to preserve the medicine.
PMP promotes success in India’s medical devices industry
According to renowned data and analytics company GlobalData, India’s phased manufacturing programme will create significant opportunities for medical device manufacturers in India.
Thermo Fisher Scientific to acquire QIAGEN for $11.5bn
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc has announced that it is to acquire QIAGEN N V for a value of €39 per share at current exchange rates.
Innovations in CAR-T therapies in APAC will make market more competitive, report highlights
Research has shown that the CAR-T therapies in development in Asia-Pacific will make the worldwide market more competitive and drive down prices.
EC grants marketing authorisation to Givlaari® (givosiran) for acute hepatic porphyria
The developers of givosiran announced the European Commission (EC) has granted the drug marketing authorisation based on results of the Phase III ENVISION trial.
EMA announces update on nitrosamine impurities in medicines
The EMA has released an update on nitrosamines in drugs, saying that work is continuing to prevent and manage these impurities.
US drug prices rose three times faster than inflation since 2007
A study of over 602 brand-name prescription drugs shows that list prices increased over 1.5 times and net prices rose over 3.5 times inflation in the past decade.
India to restrict 10 percent of medicine exports due to coronavirus
According to reports, the Indian government has said that 26 active pharmaceutical ingredients and medicines will be under export restrictions due to the impact of COVID-19.
