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MHRA consults public on reclassification of codeine linctus

Pharmaceutical Technology

MHRA is consulting health professionals and the public on the potential reclassification of codeine linctus to a prescription-only medicine.

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Eli Lilly’s partnership with Amazon to boost presence in diabetes and obesity markets

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Eli Lilly's LillyDirect allows for online consultations and prescriptions, and Amazon delivers medicines to the patient’s home.

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CHMP meeting highlights: April 2024

European Pharmaceutical Review

The Committee for Human Medicinal Products (CHMP) has recommended the approval of new eight medicines. The committee also recommended the biosimilar medicine Wezenla (ustekinumab) to treat of plaque psoriasis. Last week, the US FDA approved a new gene therapy for eligible adults with haemophilia B.

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Buying Medicines and Choosing Healthcare Options in Malaysia

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Do your own research and consult with experts when making decisions about your healthcare. When buying medicines, it is important to be cautious of counterfeit products and to do your research before purchasing to ensure that you are getting quality products.

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New UK point of care manufacturing regulatory framework

European Pharmaceutical Review

The UK will be the first country to introduce a tailored framework for the regulation of innovative medicines manufactured at the point where a patient receives care, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has announced.

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European regulators prepare for AI in pharma

European Pharmaceutical Review

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the Heads of Medicines Agencies (HMAs) have published a plan, which sets out a “collaborative and coordinated strategy” to maximise the benefits of artificial intelligence in regulation. The plan was prepared by the Big Data Steering Group (BDSG), a joint initiative between HMA and EMA.

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Regional inequalities threatening Europe’s biosimilars market

European Pharmaceutical Review

However, hundreds of thousands of patients each year are missing out on medicines with a proven track record of being effective and safe,” Zorana Maravic, CEO of Digestive Cancers Europe and Act4Biosimilars Steering Committee member commented. Act4Biosimilars is supported by its founding sponsor, Sandoz.