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UK MHRA approves Pfizer-BioNTech’s bivalent Covid-19 booster

Pharmaceutical Technology

The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved Pfizer and BioNTech’s bivalent Covid-19 booster vaccine that targets the SARS-CoV-2 virus’ original strain and the Omicron BA.4 1 vaccine as well as the safety results from a clinical trial underway. 5 sub-variants.

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MHRA warns of serious eye-related adverse events after Dupixent use

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On 29 November, the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) warned of some new and potentially serious eye-related side effects associated with Dupixent, an interleukin (IL)-4/13 inhibitor drug used in the treatment of numerous allergic indications such as atopic dermatitis, asthma and nasal polyps.

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EC approves Novavax’s Covid-19 vaccine CMA expansion for adolescents

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The latest development comes after the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use of the European Medicines Agency granted a positive recommendation in June this year. The trial analysed the safety, immunogenicity and efficacy of the vaccine.

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Novavax and SII receive registration for Covid-19 vaccine in South Africa

Pharmaceutical Technology

Novavax and Serum Institute of India (SII) have reported that the former’s Covid-19 vaccine, NVX-CoV2373, has received full product registration from the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA), with conditions.

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The Crucial Role of MedDRA Integration in Pharmacovigilance

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Pharmacovigilance is a critical aspect of the pharmaceutical industry, dedicated to ensuring the safety of drugs and medical products once they are in the market. Monitoring and assessing the safety of these products involves the collection, analysis, and reporting of adverse events and drug reactions.

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Gilead takes legal action against counterfeit HIV drug network 

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According to the company, the defendants reportedly sold 85,247 bottles of medicine with counterfeit Gilead labelling to pharmacies over a two-year period, using falsified supply chain documentation to conceal their origin. This works to ensure the safety and efficacy of the drugs received by patients.

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EU probes low platelet safety issue with COVID-19 shots

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EU regulators are reviewing reports of low blood platelets in patients who received any of the three approved COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer/BioNTech, AstraZeneca and Moderna. The PRAC will investigate and if a causal relationship is confirmed or considered likely, an update to the products’ labels will be the most likely outcome.