Novartis, which licensed OTC Zantac for US marketing to Sanofi, stops distribution of the histamine-2 blocker ranitidine to presence of NDMA, a probable carcinogen. Decision doesn’t affect US sales of OTC Zantac in US, where FDA says NDMA found in ingredient is at low levels.
Sanofi plans to continue distributing Zantac OTC heartburn remedy in the US while the firm conducts its own tests to determine whether levels of N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) in the active ingredient ranitidine are above safe levels.
Novartis AG, which licenses OTC Zantac formulations (75- and 150-mg ranitidine) for US marketing to Sanofi while continuing to...
In a major milestone for the EU’s pricing and reimbursement landscape, the European Commission has published the first ever, much anticipated, joint clinical assessment report.
In this episode of the Over the Counter podcast, HBW Insight speaks to Kerry's RDA senior manager of immune and joint health, Sonja Nodland, about the opportunity for innovation that postbiotics represent for the consumer health industry.
Weak demand for virus-blocking nasal sprays since the pandemic has left Austrian biotech Marinomed with mounting debts. The company has applied for restructuring proceedings with an Austrian court in an attempt to secure its future.
Perrigo aims its new SolpaOne high-strength paracetamol effervescent at UK pharmacists, who now have expanded powers as part of the UK government's Pharmacy First initiative.
Court order dismisses claims against Perrigo and Joseph Papa, its former CEO, with prejudice. Settlement also bars any claim against plaintiffs and class members, “whether arising under state, federal, common or foreign law,” alleging liability for losses.
In this episode of the Over the Counter podcast, HBW Insight speaks to Kerry's RDA senior manager of immune and joint health, Sonja Nodland, about the opportunity for innovation that postbiotics represent for the consumer health industry.
Proposal to have panelists rate the strength of efficacy and safety evidence on a numeric scale also draws support in written comments on ways to optimize the advisory committee process.
