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STAT+: Oral ketamine tablets effective for treating depression, new study finds

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In the Phase 2 trial, the results of which were detailed in Nature Medicine , patients who took extended release ketamine tablets at an 180mg dosage twice weekly showed a “statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in depressive symptoms” compared to a placebo. Other dosages saw less of an impact.

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about copycat weight loss drugs, ADHD prescriptions spiking, and more

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Telehealth firms and pharmacies instead intend to sell versions of the obesity drugs tailored for specific patients whose doctors say they need a different dosage than one of the original drugs or a version with extra vitamins added. 

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Blister material as a source of nitrosamine impurities

European Pharmaceutical Review

The investigation was launched after NDMA and NDEA were detected in a finished dosage form, though neither were identified in the bulk drug product. With blister packaging among the most commonly used packaging type for pharmaceutical products worldwide, the findings could have significant implications for industry.

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Labelling of Dispensed Medicine

RX Note

Present complex information in lists rather than paragraphs when possible. drug dosage) and the indications of medication (e.g. NOTE: While not yet widely implemented within the Ministry of Health facilities, the transparent flag label strategy presents a potential improvement for medication safety. 12 point and above).

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BENEO presents galenIQ for highly flowable and stable sachet powders

Pharma Mirror

To ensure accurate dosage and administration, the powders used in these delivery systems require excellent flowability. BENEO’s filler-binder galenIQ™ 721 meets this demand and helps formulators to develop more convenient dosage forms. Consumers appreciate their ease of use and the ability to take them without water.

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Renal Drug Dosing References

RX Note

Introduction Individualization of a drug dosage regimen for a patient with impaired kidney function is based on the pharmacodynamic/pharmacokinetic characteristics of the drug, the patient's degree of residual renal function, and the patient's overall clinical condition.

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QA of prostaglandin analogues for glaucoma treatment

European Pharmaceutical Review

Developments need to be made to enable lower dosages and toxicity, limit adverse effects and find better treatment efficacy of ocular drugs, it stated. A key challenge discussed is active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) impurity profiling in finished dosage forms. The paper by Asendrych-Wicik et. analogues to treat glaucoma.

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