PCSK9 inhibitors herald new era of cholesterol lowering The launch of the first cholesterol-lowering drug since statins could herald a whole new approach to preventing heart disease.…
Placebos: more than meets the eye Often dismissed as fakes, placebos seem to work on the same brain pathways targeted by ‘real’ treatments and involve a complex network of genes.…
New edition of BNF brings ‘fundamental change’ Major changes have been made to the structure and appearance of the British National Formulary, the medicines and prescribing reference book used by NHS healthcare professionals.…
Pfizer loses Lyrica patent infringement case Pfizer has lost its patent infringement case against generic drug manufacturers Actavis and Mylan over the use of pregabalin, marketed as Lyrica.…
Price increase after ‘debranding’ of branded productsI write in response to the news item ‘UK competition body accuses drug firms of excessive pricing of phenytoin capsules’ ( The Pharmaceutical Journal 2015;295:136) and Mark Burdon’s letter regarding ‘Debranding of branded products’ ( …
Pfizer’s Lyrica GP reimbursement plan under scrutiny by industry self-regulator Pfizer’s plan to reimburse GPs for extra work they undertake to protect the second medical use patent of the company’s drug Lyrica (pregablin) is under consideration by the UK pharmaceutical industry’s self-regulator. …
Actinic keratosis gel linked with allergic reactions and shingles Picato gel, used to treat actinic keratosis, has been linked with shingles, severe allergic reactions, eye injuries and skin reactions when used incorrectly, the FDA warns.…
Injectable liraglutide can help obese type 2 diabetics lose weight A daily injection of liraglutide can help obese or overweight patients with type 2 diabetes lose weight if they also follow a low calorie diet and do more exercise, according to research published in JAMA.…
Vaginal oestrogen improves sexual quality of life after menopause Vaginal oestrogen could improve the quality of life for a subset of post-menopausal women, without the high levels of systemic hormones found in hormone replacement therapy, according to a paper published in Menopause.…
Pfizer to reimburse GPs for extra workload caused by Lyrica Pharmaceutical company Pfizer is reimbursing GPs for any extra workload they experience to protect the second medical use patent of its drug Lyrica (pregabalin).…