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Psychedelic medicines: are they gaining traction in Europe?

European Pharmaceutical Review

The Schedule 1 classification means that these substances cannot be administered by doctors and, though they may be used for the purposes of research a government licence is often required. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has decided to fast-track psilocybin for depression, with full support from President Biden’s administration.

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Tapping into digital therapeutics to improve neurological outcomes

Pharmaceutical Technology

Companies are testing the use of digital platforms along with pharmacological treatments. But while appealing, the prospects of developing a merged approach that combines both digital and pharmacological therapeutics remain challenging. The opinions of doctors who would prescribe digital therapeutics play a big role, says Anguera.