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🌟 How Contaminated Are the Medicines We Take? 🌟 In the 21st century, medicine contamination and substandard drugs are serious public health concerns. Recent studies have shown alarming results, such as Paracetamol, Vitamin D3 tablets, and over 46 other drugs failing quality tests, with 5 declared spurious! Case study: Livemint 🔍 Why are quality standards not being met? The pharmaceutical industry faces increasing challenges in maintaining drug quality. This poses severe risks to public health, as contamination in medicines can lead to harmful consequences. It's essential to inform the public about the need for stringent quality control. 💡 How Coveten Technologies Can Help: At Coveten Technologies, we are committed to helping improve drug regulation through our unbiased, transparent, and reliable testing services. We adhere to the highest quality standards, ensuring that your medicines are safe and free from contaminants. 👉 Trust Coveten Technologies for uncompromised quality testing and ensure that the medicines you rely on meet all safety regulations. Together, we can create a safer and healthier future. #drugsafety #pharmaceuticalquality #medicinestandards #qualitytesting #covetentechnologies #unbiasedtesting #publichealth #safemedicines #transparencyinhealthcare #21stcenturymedicine #medicinecontamination #medicinecorner #precisiontesting #healthfirst #drugregulation #qualityassurance #coveten #kidsmedicine #tablets #capsule

With their complex active ingredients, dosage forms, routes of administration and less defined regulatory pathways, complex generic medicines are extremely difficult to make. Find out how – and why – Teva is embracing the challenge, becoming one of the largest global producers of complex generics in the process: https://ow.ly/Ip2j50Sm6Mh #GenericMedicines #HealthcareSolutions #ComplexGenerics #Tevapharm

We believe that everyone deserves access to high-quality medicines. Generic medicines are an effective, and affordable alternative to originator brand-name drugs. Here are some facts to dispel common myths about generics: 💊 Same Active Ingredients: Generic medicines contain the same active ingredients as their brand-name counterparts, ensuring the same therapeutic effects. 🔬Rigorous Testing: Generics undergo stringent testing and regulatory review to meet the same standards of quality, safety, and efficacy as brand-name medicines. 💰 Cost-Effective: By opting for generics, the NHS can save millions of pounds annually, allowing more funds to be allocated to other critical healthcare services #Mythbusting

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Federal Bill C-368 aims to repeal sections of the Budget Implementation Act which redefined Natural Health Products (NHPs) and subjected the NHP industry to heightened regulation and excessive fines without appropriate consultation, debate, or deference to previous recommendations made by the Standing Committee on Health in their 1998 report, Natural Health Products: A New Vision. CARB-TCMPA has issued a letter in support of Bill C-368 as it reaffirms the appropriate differentiation between pharmaceutical drugs and NHPs. As noted in the Standing Committee’s report, “NHPs are different in nature from and must not be treated strictly as either food or pharmaceutical products.” Moreover, while NHPs must meet safety and quality standards just like other regulated products, the Standing Committee noted that “NHP regulations must not unduly restrict access by consumers” or “place inappropriate cost on industry, consumers, and government.” The Standing Committee also highlighted the importance of respect for diverse cultural traditions when considering the regulatory framework for NHPs. Within this context, Bill C-368 is essential to ensure that the regulation of NHPs remains in alignment with the unique needs and composition of the industry and that changes to the regulatory framework do not negatively impact product affordability and patient access to care. Read the full letter on the CARB-TCMPA website: https://lnkd.in/g9zBVvjc #acupuncture #traditionalchinesemedicine #naturalhealthproducts

FDA Updates Guidance on Interchangeability Today, the FDA issued a draft guidance for industry “Considerations for Demonstrating Interchangeability with a Reference Product: Update.” This draft guidance describes considerations regarding a switching study or studies intended to support a demonstration that a biological product is interchangeable with a reference product. This draft guidance is based on updated scientific thinking and experience related to both biosimilars and interchangeable biosimilars. FDA issued the interchangeability guidance for industry in 2019 (Considerations in Demonstrating Interchangeability With a Reference Product) before receiving and reviewing any applications for an interchangeable biosimilar. Since publication of the interchangeability guidance, experience has shown that for the products approved as biosimilars to date, the risk in terms of safety or diminished efficacy is insignificant following single or multiple switches between a reference product and a biosimilar product. Health care professionals and patients can be confident in the safety and effectiveness of a biosimilar product, whether or not it has also been approved as an interchangeable biosimilar, just as they would be for an originator biologic (reference product). Interested parties should read the draft guidance and submit comments to the docket using the instructions found in the Federal Register notice: https://lnkd.in/gRKPADRM

Promoting local medicine production in LMICs like Pakistan is vital for ensuring access to essential medications. Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) play a crucial role, not just in quality but also in cost. Pakistan's API promotion Policy is a proactive step, driving growth and ensuring health security. By learning from regional successes and fostering local industries, we can build a healthier, more resilient future. Let's advocate for policies that empower local production and advance healthcare equity! #API #HealthSecurity #Pakistan #AccessToMedicine #LocalProduction #HealthcareEquity   Read more: https://lnkd.in/dcF_H6yE

FDA CLEARS FIRST OVER-THE-COUNTER CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITOR Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared for marketing the first over-the-counter (OTC) continuous glucose monitor (CGM). The Dexcom Stelo Glucose Biosensor System is an integrated CGM (iCGM) intended for anyone 18 years and older who does not use insulin, such as individuals with diabetes treating their condition with oral medications, or those without diabetes who want to better understand how diet and exercise may impact blood sugar levels. Importantly, this system is not for individuals with problematic hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) as the system is not designed to alert the user to this potentially dangerous condition. “CGMs can be a powerful tool to help monitor blood glucose. Today’s clearance expands access to these devices by allowing individuals to purchase a CGM without the involvement of a health care provider,” said Jeff Shuren, M.D., J.D., director of the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health.  #fdaapproval #pharmacy #pharmacist #medicaldevices #medicaleducation #pharmaceutical

🚨 Important Announcement 🚨 It's crucial to stay informed about the safety of the medications we rely on. Eli Lilly's recent findings regarding compounded versions of tirzepatide, the active ingredient in Mounjaro and Zepbound, highlight the importance of vigilance in compounding practices and FDA regualtions. The discovery of bacteria and high levels of impurities in these products is deeply concerning. These compounded drugs, although sometimes cheaper, are subject to less regulatory scrutiny than their branded counterparts. However, this does not guarantee their safety or efficacy. As a patient safety advocate, it's crucial to prioritize transparency and quality in healthcare. While compounded drugs serve a purpose, it's imperative that they meet rigorous standards to ensure patient well-being. We support Eli Lilly's efforts to protect consumers from potentially harmful products. It's essential for patients to have access to accurate information and safe medications. Let's continue advocating for accountability and integrity in healthcare practices. https://lnkd.in/eZeFkFJ9 #patientsafety #healthcaretransparency #medicationsafety #elililly #compounding #compoundingpharmacy #specialtypharmacy #pharmacists #pharmacyleadership #pharmacytechnicians

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