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$23m aid announced for Ebola vaccine manufacture
The US HHS has committed to a contribution to help Merck manufacture its investigational V920 vaccine for the treatment of Ebola.
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US and India receive most warning letters from FDA
New research has found that of the 38 warning letters handed out by the FDA in 2019, the US and India received the vast majority.
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Emcure Pharmaceuticals receives warning letter from FDA
A warning letter has been sent to Emcure Pharmaceuticals after an FDA facility inspection found that the company did not adequately investigate sterility failures.
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Cannabinoids in pharma series: the challenges of working with cannabinoids
This series investigates cannabinoids and pharmaceutical interest with industry experts explaining the position of the ingredient. In this second piece, we discuss the challenges, legal implications and perceptions of cannabinoids.
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Global cephalosporin drugs market projected to rise 3.34 percent
The worldwide trade of the cephalosporin class of antibiotics will increase to $14.1 billion by the end of 2025.
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Leaked government document reveals possibility of no-deal Brexit drug shortages
A leaked government dossier has stated that in the event of a no-deal Brexit, the UK will face severe medicinal shortages.
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MHRA consultation on application of AQbD principles enters last month
An MHRA consultation is due to end on 31 August, with public comments on AQbD principles closing soon.
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Voluntary recall issued for lidocaine cream and liquid gel products
Lidocaine topical cream and liquid gel products are being recalled as the lidocaine amount is higher than the label states.
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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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Application note: BioCapt® Single-Use – Microbial Impactor
The BioCapt® Single-Use Microbial Impactor is a lightweight, integrated air sampler designed to be used with both portable and remote monitoring systems in remote sampling settings.
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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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Case study: Merck Leverages Data and Analytics to Support New Continuous Drug Manufacturing Processes
Over the past couple of years, the European Medicines Agency and US Food and Drug Administration have given approvals to a handful of pharmaceutical companies to manufacture drug products using continuous manufacturing processes.
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Complete response letter given to ALS treatment for API concern
The FDA has handed a CRL to Biohaven for its ALS treatment awaiting approval due to concerns regarding the medication’s API.
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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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On-demand webinar: Get Merck’s winning combination for Air Monitoring in Isolators to stay compliant to ISO 14698
In this webinar, we will introduce you to the microbial environmental monitoring in production isolators. You will learn how to be compliant and ease your workflow.
