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Data dive finds cheap diuretic could be Alzheimer’s drug

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A data-mining study conducted by researchers in the US has found that an already-approved diuretic drug could have potential as a treatment for some patients with Alzheimer’s disease.

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Pioneering access to complex generic products 

Drug Discovery World

In September 2021, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the initiation of a pilot programme 1 to provide parallel scientific advice to pharma companies applying for marketing authorisation for generic versions of hybrid products and complex generic drug products.

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Top 30 Pharma and Biotech Companies in 2023: Statistics and Trends

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GSK’s Top 5 Best-Selling Drugs of 2022: 1) Shingrix (zoster vaccine recombinant, adjuvanted) Shingrix, with 2022 sales of £2.96 Clinical trials have shown that the vaccine is 90 percent effective in preventing shingles for individuals aged 50 and over. It is one of the largest generic drug manufacturers in the world.

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