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Accuretic Blood Pressure Drug and Two Generics Recalled by Pfizer Over Carcinogen Impurities

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Pfizer has issued voluntary recalls for several lots of its blood pressure medication Accuretic, and two generic versions of it, over concerns of higher than acceptable levels of a nitrosamine called N-nitroso-quinapril, which is associated with an increased risk of cancer.

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Ogsiveo Receives FDA Approval as First Therapy for Desmoid Tumors

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Pfizer spinout SpringWorks Therapeutics’ Ogsiveo (nirogacestat) has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for the treatment of desmoid tumors, an ultra-rare subtype of non-cancerous soft tissue sarcomas that can cause severe pain and disfigurement.

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Pharma’s climate change vulnerability and opportunity

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As a critical industry, any disruption to the production or distribution of pharmaceutical products can have significant cost implications for the industry and health ramifications for the global population”. Volatile weather conditions can interfere with this flow of products and create supply bottlenecks.”. Vulnerability .

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Leading innovators in peptide-based inhibitors for cancer treatment

Pharmaceutical Technology

Innovation S-curve for the pharmaceutical industry Peptide-based inhibitors are a key innovation area for cancer treatment Peptide-based inhibitors penetrate tumours/tissues and their chemical modifications and production facilitate improved stability and pharmacokinetics.

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Leading innovators in nucleoside chemical synthesis for the pharmaceutical industry

Pharmaceutical Technology

The company is engaged in the development and commercialisation of medicines for the treatment of cardiovascular, haematological and respiratory diseases, inflammation, liver diseases, and cancer. The company sells its products through subsidiaries and distributors in Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa.

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Nearly half of supply chain leaders are experiencing drug shortages and disruptions due to pandemic and AI challenge aims to restart economies after lockdowns

The Pharma Data

As Pfizer and BioNTech announced news of a possible Covid-19 vaccine on November 8 , in haste, pharma leaders are rallying to ensure supply chains will be able to support distribution. However, concerns from 500+ supply chain professionals reveals concerns about a lack of resilience as many prepare for third wave of Covid-19 infections.

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McKesson Fills Initial Government Orders for Moderna’s COVID-19 Vaccine

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McKesson is not distributing the Pfizer ultra-frozen vaccine. The company has been the centralized distributor for the CDC’s Vaccines for Children program for 13 years, including during the H1N1 public health crisis. McKesson has a long history of managing the pharmaceutical and medical supply chain in the U.S.,