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Clinical trials authorised for 3D-printed ulcerative colitis drug

European Pharmaceutical Review

Radio-imaging agents embedded in specific components of the dosage form were added in early development of the formulation to assess and confirm the location of drug release in the GI tract. The first 3D-printed pharmaceutical , Spritam® (a levetiracetam tablet) was approved by the FDA in July 2015.

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OSD contract manufacturing market valued at $54.7 billion by 2030

European Pharmaceutical Review

A market report has projected that the global oral solid dosage (OSD) contract manufacturing market is expected to be worth $54.7 Slow-release formulations were a popular choice for manufacturers, as these varieties reduce the traditional dosage frequency for patients, who only need to take these medications say, once a week.

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Galactagogues

RX Note

Dosage in most published studies Domperidone 10 mg 3 times daily for 4 to 10 days. Metoclopramide 10 mg 2 or 3 times daily for 7 to 14 days. Summary While there is not a strict list of foods to avoid while breastfeeding, it is generally recommended to maintain a balanced diet and limit certain foods or beverages.

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FDA Approves First Over-the-Counter Naloxone Nasal Spray

LifeProNow

Other formulations and dosages of naloxone will remain available by prescription only. We encourage the manufacturer to make accessibility to the product a priority by making it available as soon as possible and at an affordable price.” Narcan nasal spray was first approved by the FDA in 2015 as a prescription drug.

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From Healing to Harm: The Unintended Consequences of Polypharmacy in Seniors

PharmD Live

Medication Non-Adherence Polypharmacy increases the likelihood of medication non-adherence due to the complexity and confusion of managing multiple medications.Patients often struggle with the regimen, missing doses, taking incorrect dosages, or discontinuing medications altogether, which can lead to suboptimal treatment results.

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The Missing Link to Thyroid Fatigue

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Plus, 36 percent of my readers whom I surveyed in 2015 , said that thiamine helped them feel better… so a daily thiamine supplement may just be the key to recovering your old self! Please note: Some people may need to increase their dosage of thiamine from 600 mg per day. European Journal of Biochemistry. 2001;268(15):4177-4182.

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Novel oral chemotherapeutic holds potential for stomach cancer patients

European Pharmaceutical Review

The availability of oral chemotherapy treatments would provide stomach cancer patients with the option of more efficacious drugs with improved tolerability in a more convenient dosage format” The poor clinical outcomes of stomach cancer make it a key target for drug development. 2015; 35(3):1437-45. Anticancer Res.