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STAT+: Pharmalittle: More than 9 in 10 pharmacy techs report drug shortages; Yale and VA strike deal over ketamine patent royalties

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Krystal, who worked for both Yale and the VA at the time, and his co-inventors applied for patents with VA funding starting in 2006 for a ketamine nasal spray to treat depression and suicidal ideation. Yale and the VA agreed in 2003 to share royalties on patents with inventors from both institutions.

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2022 spells change for EU pharmaceutical legislation

European Pharmaceutical Review

The review was impacted by Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic, which compounded existing issues surrounding high drug pricing and patient access that had been brewing since 2016 and highlighted several shortcomings in the EU’s pharmaceutical system. THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION; 2006.

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Can you use montelukast for allergies? [ANSWERED]

Druggist

It is recommended to use montelukast as a secondary option in treating allergic rhinitis, preferably in combination with an antihistamine (Grainger & Drake-Lee, 2006). As the name suggests, anti histamines reduce the actions of histamine, which is the leading compound (mediator) released by cells contributing to symptoms of allergies.

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Do You Swallow a Spoonful of Mustard for Heartburn?

The People's Pharmacy

The compound has been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects in the digestive tract ( Current Gastroenterology Reports , April 2016 ). Research conducted on laboratory rats showed that curcumin could ease esophageal ulcers under specific conditions ( Journal of Natural Medicines , July 2006 ).

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How to treat a cold during pregnancy

The Checkup by Singlecare

Phenylephrine became popular after a federal law was passed in 2006 requiring sales of Sudafed (pseudoephedrine) to be moved behind the pharmacy counter (though you still don’t need a prescription to get it). Some studies suggest curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, may even have antiviral properties.

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A history of Pfizer

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It was at this time they set their site at Sandwich in the UK, initially just to finish processing compounds imported from America, but due to tariffs on imported products the company rapidly expanded the plant to accommodate producing medicines from scratch. Likewise, tanezumab, an anti-osteoarthritic, failed in trials.

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Approach to Fibrocystic Breasts with Hashimoto’s

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Interestingly, these foods can also contain estrogen-mimicking compounds, which can contribute to estrogen dominance. A 2018 study found that a compound called zearalenone, an estrogen-like fungi, can colonize wheat, corn, and other grains. US NHANES, 2005-2006. Food Intolerances. 2019;11(7):1684. Published 2019 Jul 22.