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Merck attempts to reduce levels of carcinogenic compounds in diabetes drugs

Pharmafile

Pharmaceutical company Merck has announced that it is attempting to reduce levels of a cancer-causing compound which has been found in its popular type 2 diabetes drugs. The compound, known as nitrosamines or NTTP, often emerges from chemical reactions that can take place throughout the manufacturing process.

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Utilising content metrics to improve digital engagement

pharmaphorum

Using content metrics, companies can understand how their current content is received and engaged with, which will, in turn, helps clarify the most effective and efficient ways to connect and communicate with their audience in the future, resulting in increased speed to market and effective content engagement.

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Adapting Customer Engagement Strategies to the COVID Landscape

Pharma Marketing Network

In office/in person sales promotion, the staple of pharmaceutical company activities, is simply not possible today with interactions reduced to the sporadic video or to telephone engagement. Understanding how to modify communication style is a first step.

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New Trends & Requirements from Digitalization, Annex 1, Continuous Manufacturing & High Potent Manufacturing

ISPE

By removing the need for manual handling and reducing the risk of contamination, pharmaceutical manufacturers can produce products that meet the highest standards of quality. Automated systems offer a range of options for pharmaceutical companies. ISPE Good Practice Guide on Containment for Potent Compounds 4.

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Connected customer data: a golden opportunity for pharma marketers

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Approximately 30% of global data volume is generated by the healthcare industry and it will continue to expand with a compound annual growth rate predicted to reach 36% by 2025, according to research by RBC Capital Markets. It flows from every direction in torrents to create huge opportunities to address the world’s mounting health issues.

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How using AI in clinical trials accelerates drug development

Pharmaceutical Technology

But before pharmaceutical companies can go to market with a breakthrough drug, they need to ensure safety and efficacy through clinical trials. Once the target is identified, researchers work to develop a compound that can interact with it. The need for new medical treatments and drugs has never been greater.

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Is Chantix Safe Again After the Nationwide Recall?

BuzzRx

In July 2021, the pharmaceutical company Pfizer issued a voluntary nationwide recall of Chantix (varenicline) tablets as a precautionary measure; this is due to the evidence of higher levels of nitrosamines in Chantix than what’s considered acceptable by the U.S. However, it can be quite challenging to do so. Chantix 0.5