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FDA drug dosage optimisation guidelines signal clinical trial reform

Pharmaceutical Technology

In January, amidst calls to improve patient safety by optimizing licensed drug formulations, the FDA released a draft guidance that signalled a departure from the most commonly used method of identifying a new therapy’s ideal dosage. The focus on identifying the ideal drug dosage is not new.

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Private health firm Sciensus fails to fix defects that led to UK patient’s death

The Guardian - Pharmaceutical Industry

Exclusive: Regulator extends part suspension of licence to July 2024 after IT blunder led to incorrect dosage of cancer treatment A private health company paid millions by the NHS has failed to fix safety defects that led to the death of a cancer patient, the Guardian can reveal.

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Joint Basis for FDA/HHS Marijuana Rescheduling Recommendation Unveiled

The FDA Law Blog

Rescheduling Recommendation, 2024 FDA’s 2023 analysis and recommendation finally came to light when Texas attorney Matt Zorn posted it on his website a week ago. Thirty-eight states currently authorize marijuana in different dosage formulations for specific qualifying medical conditions. chemotherapy-induced), and pain.

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Top 20 Drugs with US Patent Expiry in 2023 Based on Total Sales Value

PharmaShots

It acts as a mobilization agent and should be injected subcutaneously with dosage depending on body weight. It is the only drug in its class of chemotherapy and is developed from the natural substance found in a sea sponge. The stem cells are then collected and subsequent autologous transplantation into the patients.

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Solutions for Constipation Relief

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Chemotherapy agents: Chemotherapy agents can lead to constipation in a variety of ways such as slowing the movements of the intestinal tract or creating inflammation that disrupts digestive function. Be sure to work with your doctor or practitioner to determine the right supplements and dosages for you. Accessed June 6, 2023.

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Buckle Up: DOJ Initiates Rulemaking to Reschedule Marijuana

The FDA Law Blog

On Thursday, May 16, 2024 , the Attorney General issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) to initiate rulemaking proceedings to reschedule marijuana. The NPRM was signed by the Attorney General but published by DEA in the Federal Register on May 21, 2024. 44,597 (May 21, 2024). chemotherapy-induced), and pain.

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DEA Concurs: Marijuana Meets Schedule III Criteria

The FDA Law Blog

FDA analyzed anorexia related to a medical condition, anxiety, epilepsy, inflammatory bowel disease, nausea and chemotherapy-induced vomiting, pain, and post-traumatic stress disorder. US poised to ease restrictions on marijuana in historic shift, but it’ll remain controlled substance (Apr. treaty obligations in rescheduling. 21 U.S.C. §