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New patent expiration for Paratek Pharms drug NUZYRA

Drug Patent Watch

Annual Drug Patent Expirations for NUZYRA Nuzyra is a drug marketed by Paratek Pharms Inc and is included in two NDAs. It is available from one supplier. There are ten… The post New patent expiration for Paratek Pharms drug NUZYRA appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Rectal Route

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Introduction Drugs can be given rectally in solution, suppository or emulsion form. Indications This route of drug administration is Generally for local effect rather than systemic effects. Such as constipation , anal fissures and haemorrhoids. Indicated for drugs inactivated by the gastrointestinal fluids or liver when given orally [ bypassing first-past (presystemic) metabolism ] Indicated when the oral route is precluded , for example when a patient is vomiting or unconscious (i.e. when the p

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MDCalc Launches New Commercial Division

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Company brings aboard former Pfizer exec as life sciences COO in effort to help further improve patient outcomes.

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Metered Dose Inhalers (MDIs)

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Introduction Metered-dose inhalers (MDIs) were introduced in the mid-1950s and are the most commonly used inhalation drug delivery devices. In MDIs, drug is either dissolved or suspended in liquid propellant(s) together with other excipients, including surfactants, and presented in a pressurized canister fitted with a metering valve. Shaking The Canister Pressurized aerosols may be formulated as either solutions or suspensions of drug in the liquefied propellant.

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Position Your Pharmacy for Expansion

Speaker: Chris Antypas and Josh Halladay

Access to limited distribution drugs and payer contracts are key to pharmacy expansion. But how do you prepare your operations to take the next step? Meaningful data: Collect and share clinical data regarding outcomes, utilization, and more Reporting: Limited distribution models require efficient tracking and reporting systems Workflows: Align workflows with specific pharma and payer contractual requirements For in-depth, expert insights on pharmacy expansion, watch this webinar from Inovalon.

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Novo Nordisk Foundation Commits $135M to New Cell Therapy Facility

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Location aims to translate research into multiple real-world treatments.

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Dry-Powder Inhalers (DPIs)

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Introduction Dry-powder inhalers are portable, inspiratory-flow-driven inhalers that administer dry-powder formulations to the lungs. DPIs do not contain propellant and are breath-actuated, hence eliminating the need of hand-held coordination of conventional MDIs. Nonetheless, the patient's inspiratory flow should be adequate enough to draw the drug from the device.

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Vaginal Route

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Introduction A range of vaginal dosage forms are currently available and used in practice. These include Vaginal pessaries (suppositories, tablets and capsules) Liquids (vaginal solutions, emulsions and suspensions) Semi-solids (creams and gels) Vaginal films Vaginal rings Tablets for vaginal solutions and suspensions Gaseous preparations (sprays and foams) Medicated vaginal tampons Indications This route of drug administration is Intended for a range of local effects.

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