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Exclude medicines packaging from single-use plastics tax, urges CCA

The Company Chemists’ Association has called on Her Majesty’s Treasury for all medicine-related items to be excluded from its definition of single-use plastics in new efforts to address waste.…

Boots facing investigation after claims of ‘overcharging’ NHS for unlicensed medicines

The government has called on regulators to investigate Boots after claims it has “overcharged” the NHS for some unlicensed medicines.…

UK pharmaceutical industry likely to lose out after Brexit, MPs warn

Any small benefits to the pharmaceutical industry from Brexit would be “hugely outweighed” by additional costs or lack of access to existing medicines markets, according to a report by a cross-party group of MPs.…

‘Problem’ excipients: be cautious when making clinical decisions on formulation

We are writing in response to the article ‘How to identify and manage ‘problem’ excipients in medicines for children’, written by Sara Arthur and Anna Burgess and published in The Pharmaceutical Journal (2017;299(7903):42­–45). The article helpfully raises aw…

Sales of unapproved antibiotic formulations are rising in India, study finds

Sales of antibiotic fixed-dose combinations, including unapproved formulations, are rising in India, according to a study published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology.…

FDA calls for label change on anti-diarrhoea drug to stem misuse by opioid users

US Food and Drug Administration calls for changes to how loperamide is packaged so that it can be sold in smaller quantities, for short-term use only.…

Life Sciences Industrial Strategy can help ensure the future of UK life sciences sector

The UK has some of the world’s most exciting science, a supportive business environment, and strong companies led by experienced management teams. It also has a unique ecosystem that is wider than just industry, with world-leading universities (the top two universities in the world), charity s…

Scientists rejecting UK over Brexit uncertainty

Science staff are rejecting the chance to work in the UK because of fears over Brexit, a senior figure at a major pharmaceutical firm has said.…

Pfizer may sell off consumer business

US pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has announced that it is likely to sell its consumer healthcare business.…