Should pharma companies go further in the boycott of Russia?
In response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and overwhelming destruction of property and loss of innocent lives, a number of western companies – from McDonalds…
Tag: Pharmaceutical
Salt in ‘fast’ and ‘fizzy’ paracetamol may raise CVD risk
.A large GP-based study suggests some types of paracetamol can increase a patient's risk of cardiovascular disease.
Common reflux drug may speed up COVID-19 recovery
Famotidine 'accelerates resolution' of symptoms and is well-tolerated, say researchers in the journal Gut.
Old antivirals to be investigated for treating COVID-19
A UK project is looking at repurposing 138 existing antivirals to find effective combinations.
Review reveals top drugs for weight loss
But the leading agents also have the most challenging profiles for adverse events, researchers say.
Fast-tracking drugs isn’t as helpful as it sounds
In the US four rapid approval processes have been set up to benefit patients, but the real winners seem to be Big Pharma.
Dapagliflozin gets PBAC nod for HFrEF
But a bid to subsidise the agent for chronic kidney disease in the wake of favourable studies has been rejected.
MHT patches escape PBS chopping block
The move has been welcomed by women’s health groups.
Federal Court upholds pelvic mesh ruling
Court upholds original finding that J&J concealed the true extent of complications with the implant.
We need mRNA vaccines, but Australia doesn’t have the capacity to make them
The Australian government is in talks with pharmaceutical company Pfizer about potentially supplying its COVID-19 vaccine. The company has also secured preliminary clearance to apply…
