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Sustainable Alternative: PFAS-Free-TPE for Pharmaceutical Stoppers

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Needle of a syringe protrudes through the rubber cap of a vaccine vial with red cap. SHOW MORE Thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) offer a PFAS-free solution for stoppers in parenteral packaging, ensuring a safer and more sustainable product. Annex 9 Introductory Note, Paragraph 8, Guidelines on Packaging for Pharmaceutical Products. Section 3.2.9

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HHS Adopts ACIP Recommendation to Eliminate Thimerosal From Flu Shots

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Kennedy Jr signed to adopt the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations to remove mercury-based thimerosal from all influenza vaccines distributed in the United States. Kennedy, Jr, endorses ACIP's decision to eliminate thimerosal from US influenza vaccines, prioritizing public health and safety.

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Prevalence of Dosage Modifications and Impact on Response Milestone Among Patients With CML Treated With Imatinib Using RWD

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Eligible patients include adults (≥ 18 years) diagnosed with CML receiving imatinib as first-line therapy for more than 1 month between 2008 and 2023. Materials and Methods This retrospective observational study utilized the Carolina Data Warehouse for Health electronic health record (EHR) database.

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EpiPen patent expiry opens new era for innovation

Pharmaceutical Technology

Using real-world data to support vaccine outreach and education Buy Reports Newsletters PT News EpiPen patent expiry opens new era for innovation The expiration of Viatris’s EpiPen patent in September 2025 will likely result in increased competition and lower costs in the epinephrine delivery space. In January 2025, Mylan reached a $73.5m

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Wildfires Have Significant Impacts on Respiratory Health

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million Kaiser Permanente Southern California members from 2008 to 2019. Measles Outbreak Reaches Over 800 Confirmed Cases in the US Ashley Gallagher June 7th 2025 Article Building trust with patients through fact-based information could help boost vaccination rates to the desirable coverage.

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S. Pneumoniae Remains Leading Cause of Acute Otitis Media Despite Reduction in Prevalence

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image credit: andrey / stock.adobe.com READ MORE: Pneumococcal Vaccine Rates Low Despite Updated Recommendations In Colombia, where the current study was conducted, pediatric AOM cases are almost split between H influenzae (31%) and S pneumoniae (30%), with other pathogens making up the remaining 39% of cases. “It While just 4.9%

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Uruguay progresses towards developing its first regulatory agency

Pharmaceutical Technology

How will RFK Jr’s American dream for vaccines play out? Since 2008, the Association of Chemistry and Pharmacy of Uruguay has played an active role in promoting a National Health Surveillance Agency, and in 2020 the government attempted to launch a similar agency but it ultimately failed.