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Coronavirus: Concern over virus cases in Glasgow area

The Pharma Data

The first minister said it would discuss whether “further action” is necessary to prevent the spread of the virus. The Greater Glasgow area has seen a number of localised clusters in recent weeks including ones in a pharmacy, schools and Low Moss prison. Source link.

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Many older adults want RSV vaccine, poll shows

SCIENMAG: Medicine & Health

The first Americans over age 60 just started rolling up their sleeves to get vaccinated against respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, now that brand-new vaccines have started to arrive at pharmacies and clinics.

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Walgreens Statement Regarding FDA Emergency Use Authorization of COVID-19 Vaccine

The Pharma Data

As states finalize their distribution plans, we believe we can begin administration in some long-term care facilities on the date of activation approved by the CDC to help ensure those most vulnerable are among the first to be protected against the virus. Nasdaq: WBA), a global leader in retail and wholesale pharmacy. About Walgreens.

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The effectiveness of nanoparticles in chemotherapy

Drug Target Review

The use of nanoparticles, which are around the size of a virus particle, is a very promising delivery method for overcoming chemotherapy issues. Hodge School of Pharmacy, recently received a five year, $2.49 Researchers have explored systems that can deliver drugs directly to tumours in hope to reduce chemotherapy side effects.

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Safe Sharps Handling When Dispensing Investigational Products

Advarra

Institutional biosafety committees (IBCs) frequently receive questions about the proper methodology for preparing a syringe for transport from a drug room or pharmacy to the clinic where the injection will be administered. Healthcare workers are frequently taught never to recap syringes after use.

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Regeneron’s COVID-19 Outpatient Trial Prospectively Demonstrates that REGN-COV2 Antibody Cocktail Significantly Reduced Virus Levels and Need for Further Medical Attention

The Pharma Data

In the overall patient group with detectable virus at baseline, the average daily reduction in viral load through day 7 was a 0.36 About REGN-COV2 REGN-COV2 is a combination of two monoclonal antibodies (REGN10933 and REGN10987) and was designed specifically to block infectivity of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

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Restrictions on laxative sales in the UK to stop misuse

The Pharma Data

People will need to be 18 or older to buy them from pharmacies and supermarkets. Pharmacies will continue to hold larger packs of up to 100 tablets for use in adults and children aged 12 years or older, under the supervision of a pharmacist. Rebecca Wojturska, who has overused the drugs in the past, welcomed the safeguards.