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Johnson & Johnson Pulls Neutrogena and Aveeno Spray Sunscreens Over Benzene Contamination

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Johnson & Johnson is recalling sunscreens from two of its popular brands over concerns of carcinogenic benzene contamination. The company said that while benzene is not an ingredient in any of its sunscreen products, it was detected during routine internal testing in some samples of its aerosol sunscreen finished products.

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Can J&J’s vaccine approval erase bad pharma?

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SUMMARY: Pharma companies, like J&J, have received criticism for engaging in illegal activities, such as providing kickbacks and bribes, knowingly shipping adulterated or contaminated drugs to pharmacies, and marketing drugs for unapproved uses. Johnson & Johnson has paid $2.7 billion in penalties.

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World’s Top 10 Pharma Companies (By 2023 Revenue)

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The top ten pharma companies in 2023 by revenue accounted for about 35 percent of the market value, with total earnings of $559.5 The top big pharma players have remained relatively consistent in their market positions over the past several years. Here is a look at the top ten pharma companies in 2024 based on 2023 revenue.

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CMO Moves: Regulatory catalysts for drug manufacturing-April

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In this ongoing series , we put a spotlight on contracts between pharma companies and contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs). In 2021, the US FDA had decreed that about 60 million doses of the vaccine made at Emergent’s factory be discarded after a batch was contaminated. .

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Pharma’s climate change vulnerability and opportunity

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Water-borne illnesses are also likely to become more common, as increased rain and storm surges contribute to flooding and contaminated run off. Just as in the wake of COVID-19, the world will look to pharma to fulfil its public health needs. Vulnerability . Making plans is not enough.

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US court throws out lawsuits alleging Zantac caused cancer

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Pharma companies involved in the sale of heartburn therapy Zantac have won a key battle in litigation brought by patients who claim the drug caused them to develop cancer.

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Prefilled syringes and vaccines: Optimising parenteral packaging for the next pandemic

Pharmaceutical Technology

Vials can hold more doses of the vaccine, allowing for more vaccinations and a lower cost, but prefilled syringes allow for easier administration, reduced risk of contamination, minimised risk of injuries during use and improved accuracy. Cost is an important final factor, especially for small and mid-sized pharma companies.

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