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Federal Court upholds PMPRB jurisdiction based on “clinical similarities”

Pharma in Brief

The Federal Court ( FC ) has refused to overturn a decision of the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board ( PMPRB or Board ) that found that a patent can pertain to a medicine based on “clinical similarities” to the invention—even if the patent does not actually encompass the medicine. The patentee, Galderma Canada Inc.

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PMPRB takes jurisdiction over medicine (again) following Federal Court of Appeal remand

Pharma in Brief

The Patented Medicine Prices Review Board ( PMPRB or Board ) has found that a patent can pertain to a medicine based on clinical similarities to the invention—even if the patent does not actually encompass the medicine. 2,478,237 (the 237 Patent ), which relates to the use of adapalene to treat dermatological disorders.

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Fall Clinical Dermatology 2020: Lilly and Incyte Showcase Positive New Data for Baricitinib in Adult Patients with Alopecia Areata

The Pharma Data

Data support baricitinib’s ongoing Phase 3 program and potential to be the first approved medicine for people living with alopecia areata (AA). . The data underscore Lilly’s commitment to providing medicines for dermatologic diseases that have high unmet need, including alopecia areata (AA). INDIANAPOLIS , Oct.

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Johnson & Johnson Remorseful Over Funding Human Asbestos Experiments, But Says They Were Common in the Past

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In another study, Kligman and his colleagues investigated whether the type of containers that the baby powder was stored could have an effect on the skin. After administration of talc from different containers and covered with dressings, Kligman reported that “neither sample from the different containers caused a reaction.”

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AstraZeneca progresses Ambition Zero Carbon programme with Honeywell partnership to develop next-generation respiratory inhalers

The Pharma Data

less Global Warming Potential (GWP) than propellants currently used in respiratory medicines. AstraZeneca expects Breztri to be the first medicine to transition to this new pMDI platform, subject to regulatory approval. In addition to offering next-generation pMDIs, AstraZeneca will continue offering dry powder inhaled medicines.

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17 creams to STOP ITCHING FAST

Druggist

Lotions: contain the least amount of oils and higher amounts of water with non-greasy consistency. Topical steroids are not directly classified as anti-itch medicines; however, it is thought that reduced skin itchiness comes from controlling skin inflammation (ibid). Daktacort cream is another pharmacy-only medicine.

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Pfizer and International Trachoma Initiative Deliver One Billionth Zithromax® Dose Toward Trachoma Elimination by 2030

Pfizer

Everyone, no matter where they live, should have access to life-saving medicines. We strive to set the standard for quality, safety and value in the discovery, development and manufacture of health care products, including innovative medicines and vaccines. For more information, visit www.taskforce.org or see our annual report.