India clamps down on OTC antibiotic sales to stem spread of superbugs
The CDSCO has urged pharmacies to stop selling prescription antibiotics over-the-counter in an effort to slow the spread of antimicrobial resistance.
Archives for January 16, 2017
EFPIA and ABPI urge UK to keep drug regs consistent with EU post Brexit
Industry groups have reiterated calls for UK drug approval and safety laws to be kept in line with EU rules, arguing that consistency benefits governments and patients Europe-wide.
Exova adds 3-years to GSK environmental monitoring contract
GSK has renewed an environmental monitoring contract with Exova across manufacturing sites in the UK and Ireland.
New CRO Helomics partners up on prostate cancer liquid biopsies
Helomics has signed a deal with the diagnostics firm MDNA Life Sciences Inc., to help further develop MDNA’s liquid biopsy platform and commercialize its tests for prostate cancer.
MannKind ‘aggressively’ moving forward with inhalable epinephrine
MannKind Corporation met with the US FDA last month to discuss a single-use disposable epinephrine inhaler it says could be an affordable alternative to the Epipen.
Poor provider engagement drives low patient recruitment, says Tufts
Poor communication between healthcare providers and clinical research professionals is contributing to low recruitment rates, according to a recent study by Tufts.