ETIZOLA BETA 0.25

6-11-2018

FDA Approves Experior for Reduction of Ammonia Gas Released from Beef Cattle Waste

FDA announced today the approval of Experior (lubabegron Type A medicated article), a beta-adrenergic agonist/antagonist drug that, when fed to beef cattle under specific conditions, results in less ammonia gas released as a by-product of their waste.

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

31-10-2018

Safety and efficacy of a super critical carbon dioxide extract of Humulus lupulus L. flos when used as a feed flavouring for all animal species

Published on: Tue, 30 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0100 Following a request from the European Commission, the EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP) was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of a super critical carbon dioxide extract of Humulus lupulus L. flos (hop strobiles) when used as a sensory feed additive for all animal species. The additive is specified to containing 40% beta acids and less than 0.2% alpha acids. Known substances of conce...

Europe - EFSA - European Food Safety Authority Publications

24-10-2018

Safety and efficacy of Hostazym® X (endo‐1,4‐beta‐xylanase) as a feed additive for sows in order to have benefit in piglets

Published on: Tue, 23 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0200 Following a request from the European Commission, the Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP) was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of HOSTAZYM® X as a feed additive for sows in order to have benefit in piglets. The additive HOSTAZYM® X contains endo‐1,4‐beta‐xylanase and is available in liquid and solid formulations. This product is authorised as a feed additive for chickens for fattening, tu...

Europe - EFSA - European Food Safety Authority Publications

18-10-2018

Unauthorized "Surfaz-SN Triple Action Cream" seized from Mississauga store may pose serious health risks

Health Canada seized “Surfaz-SN Triple Action Cream”—an unauthorized skin cream promoted for antifungal, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory use—because it is labelled to contain prescription drugs (betamethasone dipropionate and neomycin sulphate). The product was seized from Kaf African Caribbean Market (2642 Liruma Road, Unit 2A) in Mississauga, Ontario.

Health Canada

18-10-2018

Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 201 Revision 2 (FGE.201Rev2): 2‐alkylated, aliphatic, acyclic alpha,beta‐unsaturated aldehydes and precursors, with or without additional double‐bonds, from chemical subgroup 1.1.2 of FGE.19

Published on: Wed, 17 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0200 The Panel on Food Additives and Flavourings of the European Food Safety Authority was requested to consider in this revision 2 of Flavouring Group Evaluation 201, the additional data on genotoxicity submitted by the Industry on two substances, 2‐methylpent‐2‐enal [FL‐no: 05.090] and 2 methylcrotonaldehyde [FL‐no: 05.095], from subgroup 1.1.2 of FGE.19. In FGE.201Rev1, the Panel concluded that further data were required in order to clarify the genotoxic poten...

Europe - EFSA - European Food Safety Authority Publications

18-9-2018

Peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance beta‐cyfluthrin

Published on: Fri, 14 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +0200 The conclusions of EFSA following the peer review of the initial risk assessments carried out by the competent authorities of the rapporteur Member State Germany and co‐rapporteur Member State Hungary for the pesticide active substance beta‐cyfluthrin are reported. The context of the peer review was that required by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 844/2012. The conclusions were reached on the basis of the evaluation of the representative uses of b...

Europe - EFSA - European Food Safety Authority Publications

17-9-2018

Human medicines European public assessment report (EPAR): NeoRecormon, epoetin beta, Revision: 27, Authorised

Europe - EMA - European Medicines Agency

7-9-2018

Orphan designation: Recombinant human beta-glucuronidase (vestronidase alfa), for the: Treatment of mucopolysaccharidosis type VII (Sly syndrome)

On 21 March 2012, orphan designation (EU/3/12/973) was granted by the European Commission to NDA Regulatory Science Ltd, United Kingdom, for recombinant human beta-glucuronidase for the treatment of mucopolysaccharidosis type VII (Sly syndrome).

Europe - EMA - European Medicines Agency

5-9-2018

Human medicines European public assessment report (EPAR): Mircera, methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta, Revision: 23, Authorised

Europe - EMA - European Medicines Agency

23-8-2018

Human medicines European public assessment report (EPAR): Plegridy, peginterferon beta-1a, Revision: 14, Authorised

Europe - EMA - European Medicines Agency

3-8-2018

Human medicines European public assessment report (EPAR): Cystadane, betaine anhydrous, Revision: 11, Authorised

Europe - EMA - European Medicines Agency

2-8-2018

Orphan designation: Autologous CD34+ haematopoietic stem cells transduced with lentiviral vector encoding the human betaA-T87Q-globin gene, for the: Treatment of beta thalassaemia intermedia and major

Europe - EMA - European Medicines Agency

2-8-2018

Orphan designation: Autologous CD34+ haematopoietic stem cells transduced with lentiviral vector encoding the human beta A-T87Q-globin gene for the treatment of sickle cell disease, for the: The treatment of sickle cell disease

Europe - EMA - European Medicines Agency

1-8-2018

Unauthorized skin creams and lotions sold at various retailers in Quebec may pose serious health risks

Health Canada seized eight unauthorized skin lotions and creams from Ayotai Canada because they are labelled to contain a prescription drug (clobetasol propionate or betamethasone dipropionate). The unauthorized lotions and creams were distributed by Ayotai and sold by various retailers in Quebec.

Health Canada

31-7-2018

Human medicines European public assessment report (EPAR): Qarziba (previously Dinutuximab beta EUSA and Dinutuximab beta Apeiron), dinutuximab beta, Revision: 4, Authorised

Europe - EMA - European Medicines Agency

26-7-2018

Human medicines European public assessment report (EPAR): Extavia, interferon beta-1b, Revision: 20, Authorised

Europe - EMA - European Medicines Agency

25-7-2018

Opinion/decision on a Paediatric investigation plan (PIP): Plegridy, Pegylated human interferon beta-1a, Therapeutic area: Neurology

Europe - EFSA - European Food Safety Authority EFSA Journal

18-7-2018

Human medicines European public assessment report (EPAR): Fertavid, follitropin beta, Revision: 10, Authorised

Europe - EMA - European Medicines Agency

18-7-2018

Orphan designation: Recombinant humanised anti-human interleukin-1 beta monoclonal antibody, for the: Treatment of Behçet’s disease

On 1 October 2010, orphan designation (EU/3/10/796) was granted by the European Commission to XOMA Ireland Ltd, Ireland, for recombinant humanised anti-human interleukin-1 beta monoclonal antibody for the treatment of Behçet’s disease.

Europe - EMA - European Medicines Agency

17-7-2018

Human medicines European public assessment report (EPAR): Puregon, follitropin beta, Revision: 25, Authorised

Europe - EMA - European Medicines Agency

29-6-2018

Opinion/decision on a Paediatric investigation plan (PIP): -, Autologous CD34+ cells transduced with lentiviral vector encoding the human beta-globin gene, Therapeutic area: Haematology-Hemostaseology

Europe - EFSA - European Food Safety Authority EFSA Journal

13-6-2018

Human medicines European public assessment report (EPAR): Amyvid, florbetapir (18F), Revision: 12, Authorised

Europe - EMA - European Medicines Agency

12-6-2018

Human medicines European public assessment report (EPAR): Plegridy, peginterferon beta-1a, Revision: 13, Authorised

Europe - EMA - European Medicines Agency

8-6-2018

Orphan designation: Bitopertin, for the: Treatment of beta-thalassaemia intermedia and major

Europe - EMA - European Medicines Agency

17-5-2018

Human medicines European public assessment report (EPAR): Neuraceq, florbetaben (18F), Revision: 13, Authorised

Europe - EMA - European Medicines Agency

16-3-2018

ZINBRYTA (daclizumab beta)- Voluntary Withdrawal in Canada due to Risk of Encephalitis

MedEffect Canada

11-3-2010

Strengthened warning against Alscreme 'Creme nr. 2' from www.eminescu.dk

On 12 February 2010, the Danish Medicines Agency warned strongly against using the product Alscreme 'Creme nr. 2' sold via www.eminescu.dk, as the product is an unlicensed medicinal product that contains active substance clobetasol.

Danish Medicines Agency

16-2-2010

Warning against ‘Alscreme Creme nr. 2’ from www.eminescu.dk

The Danish Medicines Agency warns strongly against use of the product 'Alscreme Creme nr. 2' sold via www.eminescu.dk, as the product is an unauthorised medicinal product containing the active substance clobetasol.

Danish Medicines Agency

8-9-2008

Reassessment of reimbursement status of medicinal products for cardiovascular diseases – additional recommendation from the Reimbursement Committee

The Danish Medicines Agency has asked the Reimbursement Committee to reassess the reimbursement status of medicinal products authorised for marketing in Denmark in the ATC groups C02 (antihypertensives), C03 (diuretics), C07 (beta blocking agents), C08 (calcium channel blockers) and C09 (ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II antagonists and renin inhibitors).

Danish Medicines Agency

14-2-2008

Reassessment of reimbursement status for medicinal products for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases

Following a request from the Danish Medicines Agency, the Reimbursement Committee has reassessed the reimbursement status for medicinal products authorised for marketing in Denmark in ATC groups C02 (antihypertensives), C03 (diuretics), C07 (beta blocking agents), C08 (calcium channel blockers) and C09 (ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II antagonists and renin inhibitors).

Danish Medicines Agency

24-9-2018

EndolucinBeta (ITG Isotope Technologies Garching GmbH)

EndolucinBeta (Active substance: Lutetium (177 Lu) chloride) - PSUSA - Modification - Commission Decision (2018)6236 of Mon, 24 Sep 2018 European Medicines Agency (EMA) procedure number: EMEA/H/C/3999/PSUSA/10391/201712

Europe -DG Health and Food Safety

21-9-2018

Scientific guideline: Reflection paper on the use of aminopenicillins and their beta-lactamase inhibitor combinations in animals in the European Union: development of resistance and impact on human and animal health, draft: consultation open

The objective of this document is to review available information on the use of aminopenicillins and their beta-lactamase inhibitor combinations in veterinary medicines in the EU, their effect on the emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and the potential impact of resistance on human and animal health. The document provides information for the risk profiling, as recommended by the Antimicrobial Advice ad hoc Expert Group (AMEG) of the EMA.

Europe - EMA - European Medicines Agency

10-9-2018

Betahistine: List of nationally authorised medicinal products - PSUSA/00000389/201712

Europe - EMA - European Medicines Agency

6-8-2018

Avonex (Biogen Netherlands B.V.)

Avonex (Active substance: Interferon Beta - 1a) - Centralised - Transfer Marketing Authorisation Holder - Commission Decision (2018)5392 of Mon, 06 Aug 2018 European Medicines Agency (EMA) procedure number: EMEA/H/C/102/T/178

Europe -DG Health and Food Safety

2-8-2018

EU/3/16/1660 (Orchard Therapeutics Ltd)

EU/3/16/1660 (Active substance: Autologous CD34+ cells transduced with lentiviral vector encoding the human beta globin gene) - Transfer of orphan designation - Commission Decision (2018)5288 of Thu, 02 Aug 2018 European Medicines Agency (EMA) procedure number: EMA/OD/024/16/T/02

Europe -DG Health and Food Safety

27-7-2018

EU/3/14/1263 (bluebird bio (Germany) GmbH)

EU/3/14/1263 (Active substance: Autologous CD34+ haematopoietic stem cells transduced with lentiviral vector encoding the human beta A-T87Q-globin gene) - Transfer of orphan designation - Commission Decision (2018)5035 of Fri, 27 Jul 2018 European Medicines Agency (EMA) procedure number: EMA/OD/184/13/T/01

Europe -DG Health and Food Safety

27-7-2018

EU/3/12/1091 (bluebird bio (Germany) GmbH)

EU/3/12/1091 (Active substance: Autologous CD34+ haematopoietic stem cells transduced with lentiviral vector encoding the human betaA-T87Q-globin gene) - Transfer of orphan designation - Commission Decision (2018)5032 of Fri, 27 Jul 2018 European Medicines Agency (EMA) procedure number: EMA/OD/146/12/T/01

Europe -DG Health and Food Safety

23-7-2018

Plegridy (Biogen Netherlands B.V.)

Plegridy (Active substance: peginterferon beta-1a) - Centralised - Transfer Marketing Authorisation Holder - Commission Decision (2018)4881 of Mon, 23 Jul 2018 European Medicines Agency (EMA) procedure number: EMEA/H/C/2827/T/49

Europe -DG Health and Food Safety

23-7-2018

Qarziba (EUSA Pharma (UK) Limited)

Qarziba (Active substance: dinutuximab beta) - Centralised - Yearly update - Commission Decision (2018)4886 of Mon, 23 Jul 2018

Europe -DG Health and Food Safety

17-7-2018

Rebif (Merck Serono Europe Limited)

Rebif (Active substance: Interferon beta-1a) - Centralised - Transfer Marketing Authorisation Holder - Commission Decision (2018)4780 of Tue, 17 Jul 2018 European Medicines Agency (EMA) procedure number: EMEA/H/C/136/T/135

Europe -DG Health and Food Safety

11-7-2018

Betaferon (Bayer AG)

Betaferon (Active substance: Interferon beta-1b) - Centralised - Yearly update - Commission Decision (2018)4527 of Wed, 11 Jul 2018

Europe -DG Health and Food Safety

10-7-2018

Fertavid (Merck Sharp and Dohme B.V.)

Fertavid (Active substance: follitropin beta) - Centralised - Transfer Marketing Authorisation Holder - Commission Decision (2018)4474 of Tue, 10 Jul 2018 European Medicines Agency (EMA) procedure number: EMEA/H/C/1042/T/39

Europe -DG Health and Food Safety

10-7-2018

Puregon (Merck Sharp and Dohme B.V.)

Puregon (Active substance: follitropin beta) - Centralised - Transfer Marketing Authorisation Holder - Commission Decision (2018)4479 of Tue, 10 Jul 2018 European Medicines Agency (EMA) procedure number: EMEA/H/C/86/T/97

Europe -DG Health and Food Safety

29-6-2018

EU/3/07/505 (Faron Pharmaceuticals Limited)

EU/3/07/505 (Active substance: Interferon beta) - Amendment of orphan designation - Commission Decision (2018)4186 of Fri, 29 Jun 2018 European Medicines Agency (EMA) procedure number: EMA/OD/080/17

Europe -DG Health and Food Safety

6-6-2018

Zinbryta (Biogen Idec Limited)

Zinbryta (Active substance: daclizumab beta) - PSUSA - Modification - Commission Decision (2018)3696 of Wed, 06 Jun 2018 European Medicines Agency (EMA) procedure number: EMEA/H/C/3862/PSUSA/10518/201705

Europe -DG Health and Food Safety

29-5-2018

Osurnia (Elanco Europe Ltd)

Osurnia (Active substance: terbinafine / florfenicol / betamethasone acetate) - Centralised - Yearly update - Commission Decision (2018)3406 of Tue, 29 May 2018

Europe -DG Health and Food Safety

28-3-2018

EU/3/17/1876 (FGK Representative Service GmbH)

EU/3/17/1876 (Active substance: Sodium (1R,3R,4R,5S)-3-({2-N-acetylamino-2-deoxy-3-O-[(1S)-1-carboxylato-2-cyclohexylethyl]-beta-D-galactopyranosyl}oxy)-4-({6-deoxy-alpha-L-galactopyranosyl}oxy)-5-ethyl-cyclohexan-1-yl-(38-oxo-2,5,8,11,14,17,20,23,26,29,32,35-dodecaoxa-39-azahentetracontan-41-yl)carboxamide) - Transfer of orphan designation - Commission Decision (2018)2011 of Wed, 28 Mar 2018 European Medicines Agency (EMA) procedure number: EMA/OD/010/17/T/01

Europe -DG Health and Food Safety