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Labelling of Dispensed Medicine

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capitals, bolding and highlighting) to communicate important information. drug dosage) and the indications of medication (e.g. Complete the course" for antibiotics, "May cause drowsiness" for sedating drugs, etc.) Use white space and typographical cues (e.g. fever, cough or cold).

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Can the FDA keep the momentum going for rare disease drug approvals?

Pharmaceutical Technology

In 2022, the FDA approved only 37 new medicines, an underwhelming number compared to 98 in 2018. However, while only around 34% of the approvals in 2018 were for orphan drugs, 54% new approvals in 2022 were for drugs to treat rare diseases. The FDA will weigh the concerns and benefits of this drug before its PDUFA date in October.

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Exforge antitrust settlement caps Novartis’ year of legal disputes

Pharmaceutical Technology

Last week, Novartis announced plans to pay $245 million to end a pay-for-delay legal battle that started in 2018. At the centre of the case was Gilenya’s ‘405 patent, which details methods for treating relapsing multiple sclerosis with a specific dosage of the drug. Please check your email to download the Report.

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Antimicrobial Stewardship in Turkey – A Clinical Pharmacist’s Perspective

ID Stewardship

That is the driving force behind this series of articles which has been ongoing since 2018, bringing insights from Nigeria , India , Bangladesh , Uganda , Thailand , Japan , Costa Rica , Australia , New Zealand , Canada , Spain , and the United Kingdom. I graduated from Pharmacy in June 2014. and Enterobacterales in our hospitals.

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The potential of tryptamines in treatment-resistant depression

European Pharmaceutical Review

3 Psilocybin is metabolised to a simpler tryptamine, psilocin, which acts on the serotonin 2A receptor in the brain; this appears to help the brain work with greater flexibility, allowing different brain regions to connect and communicate more easily. 2018 [Cited 2022Nov]. Tryptamines and their mode of action. 2014;11(101):20140873.

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Parkinson Disease

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Speech and language therapy if they develop communication, swallowing or saliva problems. May allow a reduction in levodopa dosage. Nonpharmacological intervention is essential at all stages of Parkinson disease. Encourage exercise in all patients. Physiotherapy if balance or motor function problems are present.

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Solutions for Constipation Relief

The Thyroid Pharmacist

One 2018 study found that among 80 people with IBS, 19 percent had undiagnosed thyroid dysfunction. [11] Be sure to work with your doctor or practitioner to determine the right supplements and dosages for you. Published 2018 Nov 28. Published 2016 Jun 27. doi:10.1038/nmicrobiol.2016.93 2016.93 [10] Azzo L. Freece.com.;