EU approved 114 medicines in 2024
The European Medicines Agency has approved more than 100 new medicines for the first time in fifteen years. Of the 114 medicines given the green light in 2024, […]
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The European Medicines Agency has approved more than 100 new medicines for the first time in fifteen years. Of the 114 medicines given the green light in 2024, […]
An investigation published by The BMJ today reveals widespread influence of food and drink brands in schools and nurseries – through breakfast clubs, nutrition guidance, and healthy eating campaigns – […]
Why some medicinal products can be hazardous The European Commission Guidance for the safe management of hazardous medicinal products at work provides comprehensive instructions on how to handle […]
Even in the best systems things occasionally go wrong, acknowledges Birgit Tans, Specialist Compounding Pharmacist, University Hospitals Leuven. When a serious incident occurred in her hospital, it prompted […]
At University Hospitals, Leuven the process for managing hazardous drugs from prescription to disposal is carefully controlled. At every stage, well-planned procedures minimise the risks of occupational exposure […]
Working with HMPs calls for safe systems to minimise the risks of occupational exposure for staff. However, monitoring of contamination must also be undertaken to check that systems […]
The European Commission guidance document has been designed to lead users through issues relevant to their areas of practice when it comes to handling hazardous drugs, says Dr […]
The European Commission Guidance for the safe management of hazardous medicinal products at work provides comprehensive instructions on how to handle hazardous medicinal products from identification to administration […]
Every fall, millions of Medicare beneficiaries have the chance to pick a new stand-alone prescription drug plan that may be better suited for them, but most stick with […]
After the June 2022 US Supreme Court ruling that allowed states to ban abortion, women of childbearing age in states where abortion became illegal reported increased rates of […]
Online e-cigarette retailers are not consistently adhering to laws aimed at preventing the sale of vaping products to minors, including regulations on age verification, shipping methods and flavor […]
Nationwide, fewer people smoke than did a decade ago, but the proportion who smoke menthol-flavored cigarettes is on the rise. More than 9 million adults, or about 32 […]
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