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

World of DTC Marketing

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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New research will improve safety and quality of Heparin

Scienmag

Credit: University of Nottingham A new method to analyse the blood thinning drug Heparin has been developed that can pinpoint contaminants more accurately and quickly, providing greater quality control and safety.

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AvKARE Recall: Erectile Dysfunction Drug and Antidepressant Mistakenly Packaged Together

XTalks

Amneal acquired AvKARE in December 2019, just one month after the company announced a voluntary nationwide recall of generic ranitidine due to potential contamination with N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), an environmental contaminant and possible human carcinogen.

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2nd Annual Next Generation Pharmaceutical Cleanrooms Conference

pharmaphorum

for an Improved, Efficient and Contaminant-Free Cleanroom. Key Reasons to attend: Learn how to maximise the latest cleanroom technologies to modernise your contamination control strategy. Increase your cleanroom availability & accessibility through streamlined approaches to contamination control. Advances in Pharma 4.0

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Clean Bench vs Biosafety Cabinet: What’s the Difference?

Advarra

Use of hazardous materials in a clean bench can increase the risk of occupational exposure and contamination of the room in which the work is being done. The hood also blows sterile (HEPA filtered air) from the top down towards the work surface to protect the product from contamination with non-sterile ambient room air. .

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14 BEST IBS Medication Over The Counter

Druggist

Most of the drugs which are recommended in the symptomatic management of IBS can be purchased over the counter from pharmacies, supermarkets and online. Customers may need to get larger Fybogel packs from a pharmacy counter as products available for self-selection may be smaller in size. £9.99 Buy on Amazon Price incl.

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Zovirax Cream for cold sores | Aciclovir (acyclovir) cream

Druggist

Zovirax cream for cold sores can be purchased over the counter from pharmacies and supermarkets. It can be purchased from any retail outlets, including supermarkets and pharmacies. Several ‘generic’ aciclovir creams for cold sores can be purchased from pharmacies and supermarkets. Cold sore can affect children and adults.