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Clinical trials authorised for 3D-printed ulcerative colitis drug

European Pharmaceutical Review

Radio-imaging agents embedded in specific components of the dosage form were added in early development of the formulation to assess and confirm the location of drug release in the GI tract. The first 3D-printed pharmaceutical , Spritam® (a levetiracetam tablet) was approved by the FDA in July 2015.

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OSD contract manufacturing market valued at $54.7 billion by 2030

European Pharmaceutical Review

A market report has projected that the global oral solid dosage (OSD) contract manufacturing market is expected to be worth $54.7 Slow-release formulations were a popular choice for manufacturers, as these varieties reduce the traditional dosage frequency for patients, who only need to take these medications say, once a week.

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Galactagogues

RX Note

Dosage in most published studies Domperidone 10 mg 3 times daily for 4 to 10 days. Metoclopramide 10 mg 2 or 3 times daily for 7 to 14 days. Summary While there is not a strict list of foods to avoid while breastfeeding, it is generally recommended to maintain a balanced diet and limit certain foods or beverages.

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From Healing to Harm: The Unintended Consequences of Polypharmacy in Seniors

PharmD Live

Medication Non-Adherence Polypharmacy increases the likelihood of medication non-adherence due to the complexity and confusion of managing multiple medications.Patients often struggle with the regimen, missing doses, taking incorrect dosages, or discontinuing medications altogether, which can lead to suboptimal treatment results.

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The Missing Link to Thyroid Fatigue

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Plus, 36 percent of my readers whom I surveyed in 2015 , said that thiamine helped them feel better… so a daily thiamine supplement may just be the key to recovering your old self! Please note: Some people may need to increase their dosage of thiamine from 600 mg per day. European Journal of Biochemistry. 2001;268(15):4177-4182.

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How To Get Accurate Lab Tests When Taking Thyroid Medications

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Recommendations for Those on T4-Only Medications T4-only medication (such as Synthroid, Levoxyl, Tirosint, Eltroxin, and generic levothyroxine) has a five- to nine-day half-life, which means that once you have become stable on the current dosage, it can take up to nine days for 50 percent of the dose to clear the body.

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Do generics producers have what it takes to tackle complex and specialty drugs?

Pharmaceutical Technology

Copaxone first went generic in 2015 , sold under the name Glatopa by Novartis’s subsidiary Sandoz. But if it differs in a range of characteristics, including administration or dosage, it should be submitted through the 505 (b) (2) pathway. while Sandoz’s generic is sold for $6,492.41.