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Novaliq’s dry eye disease therapy receives US FDA approval

Pharmaceutical Technology

VEVYE, the development name of which is CyclASol, is a cyclosporine, solubilised solution in a new, water-free excipient. CyclASol is topical anti-inflammatory and immunomodulating ophthalmic drug solution containing 0.1% CyclASol is topical anti-inflammatory and immunomodulating ophthalmic drug solution containing 0.1%

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PureTech Reveals New CBD Pill to Rival Jazz’s Epidiolex

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Clinical-stage biotech company PureTech Health has announced it has developed a new oral CBD therapeutic candidate with improved bioavailability and tolerability, which could expand use of the CBD prodrug in a wide range of indications and age groups. Jazz bought out Epidiolex developer GW Pharmaceuticals for the drug in a whopping $7.2

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Compliance to convenience: understanding the latest innovations in capsule formulation

Pharmaceutical Technology

Softgel capsules, containing a liquid, paste or emulsion active ingredient, are trusted and favoured by many patients. They also offer enhanced bioavailability, exact dosing and an extended shelf life. Compared to traditional hard capsules or granules, they are easier to swallow and more attractive in appearance.

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EverGrain’s Line of Barley-Based Products Scores Upcycled Certification

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After five years of research and development, the brand found a way to transform saved grain from brewing into nutrient-rich, barley-based proteins and fibers that have a variety of applications in the food and beverage industry. EverGrain’s UFA Certification. Related: Will Pecan Milk Find Success in the Crowded Plant-Based Dairy Space?

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Vevye: A New Cyclosporine Solution for Dry Eye Disease

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Sheppard, MD, MMSc, FACS, professor of ophthalmology at Eastern Virginia Medical School, and mid-atlantic medical director for Eye Care Partners and investigator in the development program. Furthermore, the bioavailability of the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) into the cornea is up to four times stronger with EyeSol technology.

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Sosei Heptares’ COVID-19 Program Identifies Potent Broad Spectrum Anti-Viral Small Molecules for Further Development

The Pharma Data

Structure-based design approach has identified potent compounds for further development as oral treatments for SARS-CoV-2 infection and related human coronaviruses. This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements about the discovery, development and commercialization of products.

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CycPeptMPDB: A database aimed at promoting drug design using cyclic peptides

The Pharma Data

CycPeptMPDB, a novel database – created by Tokyo Tech researchers – focused on the membrane permeability of cyclic peptides, could accelerate the development of drugs based on these promising compounds. To build the database, they gathered data from previously published papers and pharmaceutical patents.

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