NEO-HYDRO

21-12-2018

FDA approves first treatment for rare blood disease

The FDA approved Elzonris (tagraxofusp-erzs) infusion for the treatment of blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN) in adults and in pediatric patients, two years of age and older.

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

15-11-2018

Safety and efficacy of Monimax® (monensin sodium and nicarbazin) for chickens for fattening and chickens reared for laying

Published on: Wed, 14 Nov 2018 The coccidiostat Monimax® (monensin sodium and nicarbazin) is considered safe for chickens for fattening and chickens reared for laying at the highest use level of 50 mg monensin and 50 mg nicarbazin/kg complete feed. This conclusion is extended to chickens reared for laying. For both active substances, the metabolic pathways in the chicken are similar to those in the turkey and rat. Nicarbazin, when ingested, is rapidly split in its two components dinitrocarbanilide (DNC)...

Europe - EFSA - European Food Safety Authority Publications

18-10-2018

Hydrolevel Company recalls HydroStat 3000

The controller may not shut down the boiler when it reaches the high temperature limit, potentially allowing it to overheat and posing a fire hazard.

Health Canada

16-10-2018

Evaluation of confirmatory data following the Article 12 MRL review for teflubenzuron

Published on: Mon, 15 Oct 2018 00:00:00 +0200 The applicant BASF Agro BV submitted a request to the competent national authority in United Kingdom to evaluate the confirmatory data that were identified for teflubenzuron in the framework of the maximum residue level (MRL) review under Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 as not available. To address the data gaps, a new metabolism study on leafy crops, a study investigating the nature of residues under standard hydrolytic conditions and a validated ...

Europe - EFSA - European Food Safety Authority Publications

25-9-2018

Health Canada reminds Canadians to consult a health professional before using high-concentration hydroquinone products

Health Canada

17-9-2018

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

Europe - EMA - European Medicines Agency

13-9-2018

BioLyte Laboratories Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall Due to the Voluntary Nationwide Recall initiated by King Bio Inc. (a Raw Material Supplier) for NeoRelief for Muscle Cramping and Restlessness Topical Gel Due to Possible Microbial Contamination

BioLyte Laboratories is voluntarily recalling lot numbers 1138, 1139, 1146, and 1160 of NeoRelief for Muscle Cramping and Restlessness Topical Gel to the retail and consumer level. King Bio Inc., a manufacturer of some of the active ingredients in this product, has been found to have some water contamination issues that potentially could have affected this product. King Bio has issued a recall of these active ingredients in BioLyte’s lot specific product. To date, there have been no reports of illness or...

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

5-9-2018

Hawthorne Hydroponics LLC recalls Ideal-Air 175 pint Industrial Grade Humidifiers

The humidifiers can overheat while in use, posing a risk of fire and electrical shock.

Health Canada

14-8-2018

Neo-Image Candlelight Ltd recalls Thermoglow Stem Wick Chafing fuel & Thermoglow Methanol Gel Chafing Fuel

The recalled products do not have proper hazard labelling as required by the Consumer Chemicals and Containers Regulations, 2001 under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act. Improper labelling could result in unintentional exposure to these products and lead to serious illness, injury or death.

Health Canada

25-7-2018

Opinion/decision on a Paediatric investigation plan (PIP): -, Calcium, N,N'-1,2-ethanediylbis[N-[[3-(hydroxy-2-methyl-5-[(phosphonooxy)methyl]-4-pyridinyl]methyl]glycine] manganese complexes, Therapeutic area: Other/Oncology

Europe - EFSA - European Food Safety Authority EFSA Journal

2-7-2018

Fagron Sterile Services Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Neostigmine Methylsulfate 1mg/mL, 5mg per 5mL and Neostigmine Methylsulfate 1mg/mL, 3mg per 3mL, in a 5mL syringe Due to Mislabeling

Fagron Sterile Services is voluntarily recalling two (2) lots of Neostigmine Methylsulfate 5mL syringes to the user/hospital/clinic level. The specified product lots are being recalled because of a confirmed customer complaint that some syringe units containing Neostigmine Methylsulfate 1mg/mL, 5mg per 5mL are incorrectly labelled as Neostigmine Methylsulfate 1mg/mL, 3mg per 3mL. Secondary packages are properly labelled as Neostigmine Methylsulfate 1mg/mL, 5mg per 5mL.

FDA - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

12-6-2018

Orphan designation: Poly[2-[(4-{[1-carboxy-2-(hexadecylcarbamoyl)ethyl]sulfanyl}-2,3-bis({2-[((2S)-2-(2-{[(2R)-2-carbamoyl-(2-{[(2S)-1-ethoxy-3-(3-hydroxy-4oxo-1,4-dihydropyridin-1-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]carbamoyl}ethyl]sulfanyl}-3-{[(2S)-1-ethoxy-3-(3-hyd

Europe - EMA - European Medicines Agency

6-6-2018

Opinion/decision on a Paediatric investigation plan (PIP): -, 1-(2,2-difluoro-1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-N-{1-[(2R)-2,3-dihydroxypropyl]-6-fluoro-2-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropan-2-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl}cyclopropanecarboxamide (VX-661) / ivacaftor, Therapeutic area:

Europe - EFSA - European Food Safety Authority EFSA Journal

30-5-2018

Risks and benefits of plant protection products containing neonicotinoids compared with their alternatives

In 2016, as part of the implementation of the Act "for the restoration of biodiversity, nature and landscapes” and as requested by the Ministries of Agriculture, Health and Ecology, ANSES initiated an assessment weighing up the risks and benefits of plant protection products containing neonicotinoids, compared with their chemical and non-chemical alternatives. Today, ANSES is publishing its final opinion. For most uses of plant protection products containing neonicotinoids, sufficiently effective and ope...

France - Agence Nationale du Médicament Vétérinaire

3-5-2018

Orphan designation: (1'R,6'R)-3-(benzylamine)-6-hydroxy-3'-methyl-4-pentyl-6'-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-[1,1'-bi(cyclohexane)]-2',3,6-triene-2,5-dione, for the: Treatment of systemic sclerosis

Europe - EMA - European Medicines Agency

26-4-2018

Nota Informativa Importante su azitromicina (02/05/2018)

L'Agenzia Italiana del Farmaco rende disponibili nuove e importanti informazioni riguardo l'aumento del tasso di recidive delle neoplasie ematopoietiche e della mortalità nei pazienti sottoposti a trapianto di cellule staminali ematopoietiche (HSCT) che assumono azitromicina.

Italia - AIFA - Agenzia Italiana del Farmaco

16-4-2018

Percutaneous Radiofrequency Ablation Catheter and the Potential Risk of Atrioesophageal Fistula

MedEffect Canada

4-5-2009

Consultation on the reimbursement status of medicinal products in ATC group A06 (laxatives) and A02AA04 (magnesium hydroxide)

At the Danish Medicines Agency's request, the Reimbursement Committee has reassessed the reimbursement status of medicinal products authorised for marketing in Denmark in ATC group A06 (laxatives) and A02AA04 (magnesium hydroxide)

Danish Medicines Agency

11-1-2019

Orphan designation: 6-(2-hydroxy-2-methylpropoxy)-4-(6-(6-((6-methoxypyridin-3-yl)methyl)-3,6-diazabicyclo[3.1.1]heptan-3-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine-3-carbonitrile, Treatment of medullary thyroid carcinoma, 26/10/2018, Positive

Orphan designation: 6-(2-hydroxy-2-methylpropoxy)-4-(6-(6-((6-methoxypyridin-3-yl)methyl)-3,6-diazabicyclo[3.1.1]heptan-3-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine-3-carbonitrile, Treatment of medullary thyroid carcinoma, 26/10/2018, Positive

Europe - EMA - European Medicines Agency

19-12-2018

Orphan designation: (3R,3aS,9R,9aS,9bS)-3-((dimethylamino)methyl)-9-hydroxy-6,9-dimethyl-3,3a,4,5,7,8,9,9a-octahydroazuleno[4,5-b]furan-2(9bH)-one fumarate, Treatment of glioma, 24/08/2018, Positive

Orphan designation: (3R,3aS,9R,9aS,9bS)-3-((dimethylamino)methyl)-9-hydroxy-6,9-dimethyl-3,3a,4,5,7,8,9,9a-octahydroazuleno[4,5-b]furan-2(9bH)-one fumarate, Treatment of glioma, 24/08/2018, Positive

Europe - EMA - European Medicines Agency

18-12-2018

Calcium chloride / glutamic acid / glutathione / histidine / lactobionic acid / magnesium chloride / mannitol / potassium chloride / sodium hydroxide: List of nationally authorised medicinal products - PSUSA/00010390/201801

Calcium chloride / glutamic acid / glutathione / histidine / lactobionic acid / magnesium chloride / mannitol / potassium chloride / sodium hydroxide: List of nationally authorised medicinal products - PSUSA/00010390/201801

Europe - EMA - European Medicines Agency

12-12-2018

Scientific recommendation on classification of advanced therapy medicinal products: In vitro transcribed patient-specific mRNA molecule encoding neo-epitopes that are specifically derived from tumour tissue

Scientific recommendation on classification of advanced therapy medicinal products: In vitro transcribed patient-specific mRNA molecule encoding neo-epitopes that are specifically derived from tumour tissue

Europe - EMA - European Medicines Agency

7-12-2018

Orphan designation: (1'R,6'R)-3-(benzylamine)-6-hydroxy-3'-methyl-4-pentyl-6'-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-[1,1'-bi(cyclohexane)]-2',3,6-triene-2,5-dione, Treatment of systemic sclerosis, 12/10/2017, Positive

Orphan designation: (1'R,6'R)-3-(benzylamine)-6-hydroxy-3'-methyl-4-pentyl-6'-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-[1,1'-bi(cyclohexane)]-2',3,6-triene-2,5-dione, Treatment of systemic sclerosis, 12/10/2017, Positive

Europe - EMA - European Medicines Agency

29-11-2018

Orphan designation: recombinant human interleukin-3 truncated diphtheria toxin fusion protein, Treatment of blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm, 11/11/2015, Positive

Orphan designation: recombinant human interleukin-3 truncated diphtheria toxin fusion protein, Treatment of blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm, 11/11/2015, Positive

Europe - EMA - European Medicines Agency

22-11-2018

EU/3/17/1933 (Emerald Health Pharmaceuticals EspaNa, S.L.)

EU/3/17/1933 (Active substance: (1'R,6'R)-3-(benzylamine)-6-hydroxy-3'-methyl-4-pentyl-6'-(prop-1-en-2-yl)-[1,1'-bi(cyclohexane)]-2',3,6-triene-2,5-dione) - Transfer of orphan designation - Commission Decision (2018)7813 of Thu, 22 Nov 2018 European Medicines Agency (EMA) procedure number: EMA/OD/0000001966

Europe -DG Health and Food Safety

22-11-2018

Orphan designation: 1-(2,2-difluoro-2H-1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-N-{1-[(2R)-2,3-dihydroxypropyl]-6-fluoro-2-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropan-2-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl}cyclopropane-1-carboxamide and ivacaftor (tezacaftor and ivacaftor), Treatment of cystic fibrosis, 27/02

Orphan designation: 1-(2,2-difluoro-2H-1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-N-{1-[(2R)-2,3-dihydroxypropyl]-6-fluoro-2-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropan-2-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl}cyclopropane-1-carboxamide and ivacaftor (tezacaftor and ivacaftor), Treatment of cystic fibrosis, 27/02/2017, Positive

Europe - EMA - European Medicines Agency

30-10-2018

EU/3/18/2071 (Loxo Oncology Limited)

EU/3/18/2071 (Active substance: 6-(2-hydroxy-2-methylpropoxy)-4-(6-(6-((6-methoxypyridin-3-yl)methyl)-3,6-diazabicyclo[3.1.1]heptan-3-yl)pyridin-3-yl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine-3-carbonitrile) - Orphan designation - Commission Decision (2018)7272 of Tue, 30 Oct 2018 European Medicines Agency (EMA) procedure number: EMA/OD/125/18

Europe -DG Health and Food Safety

17-9-2018

Scientific guideline: Concept paper on the need for revision of the guideline on the investigation of medicinal products in the term and preterm neonate - Revision 1, draft: consultation open

The Guideline on the investigation of medicinal products in the term and preterm neonates was prepared during the period from 2007 to 2009 and came into effect in 2010 (EMEA/536810/2008). Considerable experience of assessing PIP applications covering neonatal age subset has been gained since then and it has become apparent that some essential questions arise repeatedly during the assessment of Paediatric Investigation Plans (PIP) applications for products intended to be investigated and used in neonates....

Europe - EMA - European Medicines Agency

28-8-2018

EU/3/18/2055 (IQVIA RDS Ireland Limited)

EU/3/18/2055 (Active substance: (3R,3aS,9R,9aS,9bS)-3-((dimethylamino)methyl)-9-hydroxy-6,9-dimethyl-3,3a,4,5,7,8,9,9a-octahydroazuleno[4,5-b]furan-2(9bH)-one fumarate) - Orphan designation - Commission Decision (2018)5727 of Tue, 28 Aug 2018 European Medicines Agency (EMA) procedure number: EMA/OD/060/18

Europe -DG Health and Food Safety

17-8-2018

Scientific guideline: Draft guideline on clinical investigation of medicinal products in the treatment of epileptic disorders - Revision 3, draft: consultation open

The present document is a third revision of the existing guideline. It should be considered as general guidance on the development of medicinal products for the treatment of epileptic disorders and should be read in conjunction with other EMA and ICH guidelines, which may apply to these conditions and patient populations. The main changes to the existing guideline include incorporation of the new classification / definitions of seizure types and epilepsies, the acceptance of add-on studies in support o...

Europe - EMA - European Medicines Agency

1-8-2018

Cyanokit (SERB S.A.)

Cyanokit (Active substance: hydroxocobalamin) - Centralised - Yearly update - Commission Decision (2018)5229 of Wed, 01 Aug 2018

Europe -DG Health and Food Safety

18-5-2018

EU/3/13/1220 (IQVIA RDS Ireland Limited)

EU/3/13/1220 (Active substance: Poly[2-[(4-{[1-carboxy-2-(hexadecylcarbamoyl)ethyl]sulfanyl}-2,3-bis({2-[((2S)-2-(2-{[(2R)-2-carbamoyl-(2-{[(2S)-1-ethoxy-3-(3-hydroxy-4oxo-1,4-dihydropyridin-1-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]carbamoyl}ethyl]sulfanyl}-3-{[(2S)-1-ethoxy-3-(3-hydroxy-4-oxo-1,4-dihydropyridin-1-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]carbamoyl}propanamido)-3-(3-hydroxy-4-oxo-1,4-dihydropyridin-1-yl)propanoyl Ethyl ester) )-methoxy]acetyl}oxy)butyl)sulfanyl]-3-(hexadecylcarbamoyl)propanoic acid]-poly(ethylene glycol)-este...

Europe -DG Health and Food Safety