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With little FDA oversight, melatonin supplements vary widely in actual dosage, study finds

STAT

One product was even three times more powerful than the label suggested. Researchers tested the melatonin concentration in more than two dozen gummy dietary supplements that recently launched and that were available at mainstream retailers like Amazon and Walmart. Nearly all of the products had more than 10% more melatonin than advertised.

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Labelling of Dispensed Medicine

RX Note

Labelling Requirements A ll dispensed medicine should be labelled according to the requirement stated by the law. NOTE: It is advisable for labels to be printed. Consequently, a patient-centred label strategy is introduced to promote appropriate medication use and adherence. fever, cough or cold).

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Labetalol batch recalled due to wrong dosage labelling

The Pharmacist

A batch of Labetalol 200mg tablets has been recalled as they are incorrectly labelled as 100mg tablets on the foil blister packaging. Pharmacists have been instructed to immediately stop […] The post Labetalol batch recalled due to wrong dosage labelling appeared first on The Pharmacist.

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The Comprehensive Science and Art of Pharmaceutical Drug Naming

Drug Patent Watch

Pharmaceutical drug names are more than just a label - they're a carefully crafted code that conveys essential information about the medication. From the prefix that indicates the type of active ingredient to the suffix that signals the dosage form, every letter and symbol has a specific meaning.

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Eco-conscious packaging: A strategic opportunity

Express Pharma

Similarly, aiming to reduce overall packaging size, Shivshankar mentions, “We are promoting the reduction of overall aluminium-based laminated material consumption based on per unit dosage. For example, consider a tablet of 13.5 mm length and 7.5 To pack 20 such tablets, pharma companies currently use 857.5

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BridgeBio’s drug for ATTR-CM gains US FDA approval

Express Pharma

Pfizer’s lower-dose version of tafamidis, sold under the brand Vyndamax, has a recommended dosage of 61 milligrams taken once daily as a single capsule. The company also has a partnership with AstraZeneca’s unit, Alexion, for marketing the drug in Japan. “It raises awareness and improves diagnosis rates.”

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Navigating the Generic Drug Approval Process: A Comprehensive Guide

Drug Patent Watch

Step 2: ANDA Filing Generic drug manufacturers submit an Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) to the FDA, which includes detailed information about the proposed generic drug, including its active ingredients, dosage forms, and manufacturing processes. This includes providing clear instructions for use, warnings, and precautions.