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CMO Moves: Regulatory catalysts for drug manufacturing-April

Pharmaceutical Technology

Pharmaceutical companies regularly outsource different steps of drug manufacturing processes like parenteral manufacturing and packaging, solid dose, and small molecule or biologic active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) production, among others. Several companies have been charged with manufacturing different components of J&J’s vaccine.

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Burger with a Side of Phthalates: New Study Finds Harmful Chemicals in Fast Food Items

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The study , which was published last week in the Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology , showed that hormone-disrupting chemicals, known as phthalates, were prevalent in a wide range of fast-food items. Related: FDA Announces Slow Phase-Out of Certain PFAS Chemicals Used in Food Packaging. What are Phthalates?

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FDA Announces Slow Phase-Out of Certain PFAS Chemicals Used in Food Packaging

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a voluntary phase-out of certain types of grease-proofing agents on paper and paperboard food packaging. These chemicals help prevent grease and oil from seeping through the packaging. Why PFAS in Food Packaging Is a Problem. Yet PFAS are finding their way into our bodies.

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Top 15 Diabetes Drugs in 2023 by 2022 Sales Statistics

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In 2022, Januvia was flagged for nitrosamine contamination , a potential carcinogen commonly produced as a byproduct during drug manufacturing. for a 2-pen package (0.6 & 1.2 for a 3-pen package (1.8 While sales remain strong, they have been on the decline. mg doses), or $815.27

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