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Kenya launches phased malaria vaccine pilot programme
Kenya has become the third African country to introduce the world’s first malaria vaccine into the country, in a phased pilot programme.
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Developments in stability testing and evaluation
The Joint Pharmaceutical Analysis Group (JPAG) held a stability meeting at the Royal Society of Chemistry’s headquarters in London earlier this year. Attended by 65 delegates, its focus was on developments in stability testing and evaluation. Here follows a summary of the presentations made at the meeting.
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ICH Q10 knowledge management
The efficient handling of information and resources is key for achieving success within a commercial organisation. Against the backdrop of ICH Q10 – the International Conference on Harmonisation of technical requirements for registration of pharmaceuticals for human use – Christian Rack discusses five things you can implement right now to…
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Cervical cancer vaccine market set to increase at 12.1 percent CAGR
A recent report has predicted that the cervical cancer vaccine market will increase to $6bn by the end of the forecast period.
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Philippines may re-introduce controversial dengue vaccine
The Philippines is considering re-introducing a dengue vaccine whose use was ceased because of links to several deaths.
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Climate change: how pharma will profit from a warming planet
Rising temperatures will likely accelerate the spread of vector-borne diseases, resulting in an increased demand for vaccines. European Pharmaceutical Review investigates a Morgan Stanley report on the pharmaceutical beneficiaries of climate change.
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The impact of counterfeit drugs in south and south-east Asia
Substandard and counterfeit drugs can negatively impact the pharmaceutical industry and patients. Here, we investigate counterfeits in south-east Asia and possible solutions.
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WHO announces support for drug pricing transparency
Member countries of WHO have agreed to support pricing transparency for medicines, vaccines and other health products.
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Landmark Malaria vaccine pilot programme launched in Malawi
The Government of Malawi has launched the world’s first malaria vaccine which will be made available to children up to two years of age.
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Zoledronic acid could be used to treat basal-like breast cancer
Researchers have discovered that an enzyme called UGT8 drives the progression of basal-like breast cancer...
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Antiviral drug not beneficial for reducing mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B
Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) does not significantly reduce mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B virus when taken during pregnancy and after delivery.
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TB vaccine trial results offer potential for BCG revaccination
Study is the first 'prevention of infection' trial conducted for tuberculosis, the world's leading infectious disease killer...
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NIH begins large HIV treatment study in pregnant women
Clinical trial will compare three antiretroviral drug regimens...
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Single-dose vaccine could provide faster protection against cholera
Researchers have shown that giving a stronger single-dose of a live oral vaccine could be an effective tool in controlling outbreaks of cholera...
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New initiative to accelerate development of universal influenza vaccines
Universal Influenza Vaccine Initiative will address the underlying scientific barrier impeding the development of broadly protective, universal influenza vaccines...