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Botanical drugs – what is the best way forward for regulatory and market approval?

European Pharmaceutical Review

In the US, botanical dietary supplements can be sold without US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval, 1 prompting many vendors to promote the use of botanical products as dietary supplements , 2 rather than pursue a path of regulatory approval. 3 Is two too few? 3 Is two too few?

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Can you use metronidazole for cats?

The Checkup by Singlecare

In humans, metronidazole is FDA-approved for treating certain bacterial infections. Although not FDA-approved for animals, metronidazole is used off-label in cats when prescribed in veterinary medicine. A compounded medication is excellent for cats who refuse to eat food mixed with the medicine or become uncooperative.

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How to help patients during medication shortages

The Checkup by Singlecare

Drug shortages in the United States are extremely common, with the number of ongoing and active shortages at their highest since the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) began tracking in 2001. According to the FDA, manufacturing issues are the main reason for drug shortages. Many factors cause medication shortages.

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Three strategies for managing loss of exclusivity successfully

pharmaphorum

Eli Lilly’s Humalog compound and formulation patents expired in 2013 and 2014, respectively. In late 2017, the FDA approved Admelog, Sanofi’s biosimilar of Humalog. AstraZeneca’s patent for its top-selling gastroesophageal reflux disease drug was due to expire in 2001. Viagra – Over-the-counter switching. billion in 2004.14

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Accommodating Multiple Modalities in the Same Facility

ISPE

For example, an assessment for a facility primarily focused on US and EU markets would only consider GMPs and regulations from EudraLex and the FDA. FDA CFR Title 21 Parts 211, 600, and 1271; 8. , FDA Guidance for Industry: Sterile Drug Products Produced by Aseptic Processing–Current Good Manufacturing Practice, 11.

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Psychedelics, Pregnancy, and Breastfeeding

The Spirit Pharmacist

The only FDA approved treatment for post-partum depression is a progesterone analogue that must be delivered over a 60-hour IV infusion and appears mildly efficacious. Neurotoxicol Teratol, 2001. How Do Psychedelics Compare to Current Treatment Options? There are a couple notable advantages [1]. Clin Obstet Gynecol, 2019.

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Molecular Farming: Paving a Modern Track for Pharmaceutical Sectors (Molecular Pharming)

PharmaShots

Since time immemorial, plants have been widely used as a source of medicinal compounds. These guidelines are largely specified by the European Commission (EC) in Directive 2001/83/EC and Regulation (EC) No 726/2004.