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Majority of CMO-acquired dose manufacturing facilities in Europe, report says
A new report has found that three quarters of dose manufacturing facilities acquired by dedicated CMOs in 2019 were in Europe.
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Patient adherence: the true costs
Adherence to medicines – ie, maintaining consistency and complying with correct dosage – is vital for treatment success, yet patient non-adherence remains a global concern, risking a multitude of consequences for both the patients and healthcare systems. Dave Elder explores the issue of medicine adherence and expounds on current efforts…
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Gilead announces primary endpoints met in Phase III remdesivir trial
Gilead has said that topline results for clinical recovery have been demonstrated in a Phase III trial of remdesivir, tested in COVID-19 patients.
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Formulation, Development & Delivery In-Depth Focus 2020
In this in-depth focus are features on how to succeed in the solid dosage form sector and the opportunities that nanoparticle drug delivery offers.
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Oil and hydrogel mix effective for precise dosing of medicine
Researchers have developed a new mixture of oil and hydrogel that releases drugs in a controlled fashion, preventing overdosing.
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Comparative evaluation of pharmaceutical powder flow using different analytical methodologies
Glidants and lubricants are important additives in the production of solid dosage formulations. This article compares the results of various methods to characterise the flowability of blends, demonstrating the importance of considering the impacts that glidants may have, not only on the flowability of blends, but the physical attributes of…
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EMA announces restrictions to cyproterone use due to meningioma risk
After a review of cyproterone, the EMA has recommended that the drug only be prescribed once other treatment options have failed, due to an increased meningioma risk.
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Researchers find one dose of HPV vaccine as effective as other regimens
A study investigating the effectiveness of HPV vaccines has revealed that a single dose is as successful at preventing cervical cancer as multiple doses.
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Spotlight: a dispersible tablet formulation to treat HIV in children
A novel formulation for dolutegravir has been developed to improve HIV treatment options for children. Dr Kimberly Smith from ViiV Healthcare discusses the benefits of this new dispersible tablet.
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FDA announces US recall of mirtazapine tablets due to mislabelled strength
Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of certain mirtazapine tablets as bottles labelled as 7.5mg may contain 15mg tablets.
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Intravenous delivery of TB vaccine found to dramatically improve potency in models
New research has shown that intravenous injection of the BCG vaccine dramatically reduces monkey susceptibility to TB bacteria and lung inflammation.
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Zotiraciclib granted Orphan Drug Designation by FDA and EMA
The FDA and EMA have granted Orphan Drug Designation to zotiraciclib, currently the subject of two separate Phase Ib clinical trials in glioblastoma.
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Daratumumab approved for multiple myeloma treatment
The drug daratumumab has been approved for treatment of multiple myeloma, demonstrating increased efficacy when used in combination with other drugs.
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Capsosomes: the revolutionary enzyme carriers
Nature can offer inspiration for the synthesis of more effective drug delivery platforms. In this article, Marc Baiget Francesch discusses the potential of capsosomes as a novel, biocompatible, drug delivery system.
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Artificial DNA can control release of active ingredients from drugs
A team at the Technical University of Munich have made it possible for nano particles to be released in sequence with the use of artificial DNA.
