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CHMP meeting highlights – May 2025

European Pharmaceutical Review

Generic medicine Emtricitabine/Tenofovir alafenamide Viatris (emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide), received a positive opinion to treat adults and adolescents with human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1). Additionally, the treatment was recommended for adults and skeletally mature adolescents with giant cell tumour of bone.

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Teva poaches Vertex exec as new head of R&D

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At Teva , he replaces Hafrun Fridriksdottir, a 25-year Teva veteran who was named R&D chief almost immediately after Kare Schultz took over the reins of Teva in 2017 with the task of turning around the fortunes of the ailing generics giant. ” The post Teva poaches Vertex exec as new head of R&D appeared first on.

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Pathbreakers: The journey of first generics

Pharmaceutical Technology

In recent years, first generics have improved patient access to essential treatments and offered affordable treatment options for patients with multiple sclerosis, asthma, heart disease, diabetes, and even the flu. In 2017, FDA announced the Drug Competition Action Plan (DCAP) to allow consumers to get access to medicines.

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Abilify generic availability, cost, and dosage

The Checkup by Singlecare

This is because generic medicines are much less expensive than their brand-name counterparts, even though they work just as well. What are the differences between brand name and generic Abilify? Food and Drug Administration (2017) What is Tourette Syndrome? Aripiprazole was approved by the FDA in 2015.

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