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The imperative of fridge-free vaccines

European Pharmaceutical Review

Many of today’s vaccines are produced in ready-to-inject liquid formulations that must be kept cold to maintain stability. However, this greatly complicates both the worldwide distribution and stockpiling of vaccines and other drugs. A requisite cold chain has been designed and implemented to be uninterrupted from factory to patient.

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EC criticised in probe of COVID vaccine texts with Pfizer CEO

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The failure of the European Commission to locate text messages between its president Ursula von der Leyen and Pfizer chief executive Albert Bourla on procurement of COVID-19 vaccine has earned a rebuke from the EU Ombudsman. billion doses of Pfizer and BioNTech’s vaccine. billion doses of Pfizer and BioNTech’s vaccine.

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Healthier Together and philanthropic ventures in tropical disease

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A guidance document has been released to support these activities. The institute is also collaborating with the Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative (DND i ) to jointly develop LXE408 for the treatment of visceral leishmaniasis. LXE408 is currently entering Phase II clinical development.

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Patient centricity and the changing pharmaceutical vista

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I still feel that it is very important,” Dr Mullen said. “We’ve We’ve almost got an opportunity to take it to the next level now, because we saw this with the collaboration with the COVID vaccine development and roll-out of the vaccination programme. And this ethos is true of Boyds, as well. “I

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NICE rejects five COVID drugs and backs three on price, efficacy data

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The health technology assessment (HTA) agency has turned down five other COVID-19 therapies, notably AstraZeneca’s Evusheld (tixagevimab plus cilgavimab) – which patient organisations in the UK have been clamouring for access to, as it is an alternative to vaccinations for some vulnerable patient groups. The #cev struggle is real.

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5 Tips For Incoming PGY2 Pharmacy Residents

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Review your schedule, elective options, and documentation responsibilities We have to start with the basics in order to adequately orient to future expectations. I would also check out Twitter, #IDtwitter for example is a fantastic place to learn about new and emerging resources in the specialty of infectious diseases.

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How To Start A Vaccine Program In Your Pharmacy

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Are you finally thinking of starting a vaccine program in your independent pharmacy? Adding vaccine administration to your list of pharmacy services is a great way to serve and protect your community while increasing your pharmacy’s visibility, revenue, and profit. Additional revenue Vaccinations can be a profitable service.