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Pharmanovia signs licence deal for Aeterna Zentaris’ Ghryvelin

Pharmaceutical Technology

Pharmanovia and Aeterna Zentaris have entered an exclusive licensing agreement for the latter’s medicine Ghryvelin (macimorelin). Under the deal, Pharmanovia will acquire the exclusive rights and license to commercialise Ghryvelin in the EEA and the UK from Consilient Health.

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CHMP clears way for EU approval of Novartis’ MS drug

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Kesimpta (ofatumumab) started life as an oncology drug and was first developed by Genmab and licensed to GlaxoSmithKline who marketed under the brand name Arzerra to treat chronic lymphocytic leukaemia.

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Can you get melatonin over the counter in the UK?

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Melatonin is a hormone that is released at night by the pineal gland located in the brain. In the UK, licensed forms of melatonin are prescribed either for the management of insomnia in adults over 55 years of age or to help with jet lag. Slenyto tablets have a specific licensed use. Can you get melatonin on Amazon.co.uk?

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Best Over the Counter Sleeping Pills UK

Druggist

Nytol Original and Nytol One a Night Nytol is probably the most known brand of over the counter sleeping aids. It is a pharmacy only medication licensed for ‘short-term’ treatment of pain experienced at the bedtime. Who should not have over the counter sleeping tablets? Nytol Original and One a Night is available only from pharmacies.

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7 Best Metformin Alternatives For Type 2 Diabetes

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Licensed use. Insulin: a hormone that allows glucose (sugar) to be used for energy in the body. Popular brands of modified-release metformin: Sukkarto SR. There are other Sulfonylureas licensed in the UK to treat type-2 diabetes, but less commonly prescribed. Linagliptin (brand name: Trajenta). Drug classification.

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Clascoterone – NEW cream for ACNE

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This year, clascoterone (brand name: Winlevi) has been approved by The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treatment of acne in the US. The approval decision for drug licensing comes from information gathered during clinical trials. None of the drugs listed above affects hormones which contribute to acne symptoms.

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Cerelle vs Cerazette: Are they really the same?

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Cerelle and Cerazette are two brands of daily progestogen-only pill (POP), also known as mini-pill. In recent years prescribing of Cerazette in NHS decreased, in place of other brands, including Cerelle. Do generic, and branded drugs produce exactly the same effect? . Summary of the post: Cerelle vs Cerazette: are they the same?