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The Comprehensive Science and Art of Pharmaceutical Drug Naming

Drug Patent Watch

From the prefix that indicates the type of active ingredient to the suffix that signals the dosage form, every letter and symbol has a specific meaning. Pharmaceutical drug names are more than just a label - they're a carefully crafted code that conveys essential information about the medication.

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Novel nanoemulsion-based delivery of antimycobacterial drug

European Pharmaceutical Review

A paper has a described the first reported use of nanoemulsions as a novel delivery vehicle for the oral drug bedaquline (BDQ) “with high loading efficiency as a liquid dosage form”, according to the authors.

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Pharmexcil urges balance between compliance and commerce to safeguard India’s export momentum and ‘Pharmacy of the World’ status

Express Pharma

Additional challenges identified by Pharmexcil: Several drugs that have been on Indian pharmacy shelves for years are being newly classified as ‘new drugs’ based solely on dosage forms (e.g., coated tablets), triggering delays in COPP issuance and drastically increasing export turnaround time.

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Implications of RFK Jr.’s CDC Vaccine Committee Overhaul for the Pharmaceutical Industry

PharmaTech

s CDC Vaccine Committee Overhaul for the Pharmaceutical Industry June 10, 2025 By Christopher Cole News Article The dismissal of all 17 members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has far-reaching impacts for the industry and beyond.

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Dosage Form Compounding in the Workplace Environment

PharmaTech

An ordered pharmaceutical compounding process for use in 503A pharmacies, 503B outsourcing facilities, pharmaceutical industry, and other applications.

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Educating Patients about Generic Drugs: Strategies for Success

Drug Patent Watch

They’re designed to be bioequivalent, meaning they have the same dosage, strength, route of administration, quality, and intended use as the original brand-name drug. Generic drugs are pharmaceutical products that contain the same active ingredients as their brand-name counterparts.

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The Science Behind Generic Drug Bioequivalence

Drug Patent Watch

They also consider factors like the formulation, dosage, and administration route of the generic drug, as well as any potential interactions with other medications. But it's also worth noting that not all generic drugs are created equal some may have slightly different formulations or dosages that can impact their bioequivalence.

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