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Frontiers Health Digital Innovators: Aptar’s Sai Shankar

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He joined Aptar in April 2017, having spent 15 years in big pharma – Allergan (CMC team leader, Head of R&D Packaging development, Product Development) and Sanofi (Packaging Engineering, Industrial Affairs). Prior to this, he founded pharmaphorum in 2009, which was acquired by Healthware Group in June 2020.

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Bridging the healthcare digital divide: a gradual approach to adopting ePI

European Pharmaceutical Review

In a survey conducted by The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) during June and July 2022, in Belgium, Italy, Portugal and Spain, 79 percent of consumers said paper leaflets should be available inside the package even if there is an alternative QR code on it. 11 This requirement directly contradicts what is included in Article 63.

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Preserving antibiotic efficacy with an advanced coating process to prevent Amoxicillin and Clavulanic Acid tablet degradation

European Pharmaceutical Review

If not properly coated and packaged, Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid tablets can degrade, leading to a loss of potency and therapeutic efficacy. Humidity control is critical during manufacturing and packaging. Aulton’s Pharmaceutics: The Design and Manufacture of Medicines (5th ed.). Lachman L, Lieberman H A, Kanig J L.

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EU fines Teva and Cephalon €60.5m for ‘pay for delay’ scheme

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The two companies agreed to settle the dispute but as part of the settlement Teva received a package of commercial side-deals and cash payments. Teva said in a statement: “The Commission started investigating this agreement in December 2009. However Cephalon did not see a need for, or decide to ever use, the licence.

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What are the side effects of Bactrim for older adults?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Start by reading the package insert, and ask your pharmacist questions if there’s anything you don’t understand. It’s essential that your healthcare provider know everything that you are taking before they prescribe Bactrim, as it can have interactions. Follow the instructions on your prescription label. Stay hydrated.

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Tracking the Drug Trail

Pharmaceutical Technology

Data has long been incorporated into drug packaging to accomplish these goals, but only to a partial degree with embossed lot numbers, expiry dates and even Braille identification in addition to linear bar codes. For example, Turkey will require track and trace by 1 January 2009 and California is requiring the technology by 1 January 2011.

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Esomeprazole vs Omeprazole – Which one is BETTER?

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2009 Jun;63(6):977. £11.99. −£1.99. £10.00. Buy on Amazon. Price incl. Prescription-only options for esomeprazole and omeprazole . The effectiveness of esomeprazole 40 mg in patients with persistent symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease following treatment with a full dose proton pump inhibitor. Int J Clin Pract.