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Collaboration with Janssen and Eli Lilly to address lack of paediatric medications

Pharmaceutical Technology

Out of the seven biologics approved to treat moderate to severe CD in adults, only the anti-TNFαs, Remicade (infliximab), and Humira (adalimumab), have been approved for paediatric patients, with Humira receiving the most recent approval in 2014.

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Novel oral chemotherapeutic holds potential for stomach cancer patients

European Pharmaceutical Review

Introducing an irinotecan tablet formulation, in combination with other effective oral compounds, provides the opportunity for patients to receive an all-oral, metronomic chemotherapy with better efficacy in a more convenient and cost-effective regimen. accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2014/020571s048lbl.pdf [Accessed 25.01.22].

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Fluoride And Your Thyroid

The Thyroid Pharmacist

The fluorine anion (negatively charged ion), or any of the compounds containing the anion, are termed fluorides. The fluoride in drinking water comes from the addition of a fluorine compound (usually sodium fluoride, sodium fluorosilicate, or fluorosilicic acid), which dissociates to release the F- ion. Published 2014 Jan 3.

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Benefits of chlorophyll for lung health and more

The Checkup by Singlecare

To reduce inflammation : Various studies have shown that chlorophyll, chlorophyll derivatives, and chlorophyll-related compounds seem to have a positive effect in reducing inflammation and swelling. Currently, there’s no recommended daily allowance, but product labels may recommend drinking 100–200 milligrams daily, depending on the product.

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Turmeric for Your Thyroid and Hashimoto’s

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Benefits and Uses of Curcumin Turmeric’s medicinal benefits can mostly be attributed to compounds called curcuminoids. Combining curcumin with piperine, an alkaloid found in black pepper, extends the life of curcumin in the body, making its compounds more therapeutically effective. 2014 Jul;69:182-201 [2] Prasad S, Aggarwal BB.

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Life-Cycle Approach to Cleaning Topical Drug Products

ISPE

Robbins 1 January 2023 Topical drug products and cosmetics are often manufactured in the same facility under a unified quality standard that supports the topical drug products’ performance and label claims. August 2014. Bethesda, MD: PDA and River Grove, IL: DHI Publishing, 2014. 1 US Food and Drug Administration. January 2012.

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Best OINTMENT or CREAM for insect bites

Druggist

Histamine is a compound which commonly causes allergic reactions, including allergic rhinitis (hayfever). Most pharmacies sell hydrocortisone cream as ‘own’ label product or branded products, foe example HC45 Hydrocortisone cream. Histamine, a is one compound which is realised after insect bite occurred. NICE (2020).