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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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This is largely due to failed trials as a prophylaxis resulting in the European Committee for Medical Products (CHMP) recommending against the approval of Lagevrio. Other drugs also contributed to Merck’s revenue growth. Toujeo generated Sanofi €1.12 Lagevrio made up a large proportion of Merck’s revenue increase with $5.68

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