THE US Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) has warned
consumers about products sold
online claiming to prevent or treat
the Ebola virus.
The FDA said since the outbreak
in West Africa, it had received
complaints about various products
and reminded consumers there
were no approved vaccines or
drugs to prevent the disease.
MEANWHILE the FDA has
approved a new use for Avastin
(bevacizumab), to treat patients
with persistent, recurrent or latestage
cervical cancer.
The new indication is for use in
combination with other drugs.The above article was sent to subscribers in Pharmacy Daily's issue from 18 Aug 14 To see the full newsletter, see the embedded issue below or CLICK HERE to download Pharmacy Daily from 18 Aug 14
THE vaping reforms bill passed in the Senate this week has raised significant questions around pharmacy insurance premiums, business risks and regulatory compliance for community pharmacists, according to the profession’s peak body.
A COMBINATION of varenicline and nicotine lozenges may be a more effective treatment option for people looking to quit smoking compared to varenicline alone, according to results from a new clinical trial at Monash University.
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