New recommendations for levonorgestrel emergency contraceptives in case of interactions with CYP3A4-inducing drugs. In Austria, the current recommendations of the European Medicines Agency are being implemented following a technical review of…

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The marketing authorization holder informed its supplied customers in a letter dated December 15, 2016, that the vials may have cracks in the glass. Therefore, the affected batch is being recalled as a precautionary measure. The company is not aware…

In a letter dated December 13, 2016, the marketing authorization holder informed its customers that the above-mentioned batches of "Sertraline Sandoz" and "Lamotrigine Sandoz" are being recalled. During the routine incoming goods inspection on the…

Stem cell and other cell therapies are associated with great hopes, both among physicians and patients. Great progress is expected, especially in the treatment of difficult-to-treat and chronic diseases. For this very reason, however, it is…

The marketing authorization holder has informed its supplied customers in a letter dated November 30, 2016, that stability tests have revealed a reduced rabies antigen content after 15 months of storage. Therefore, the above mentioned batch of this…

EU Regulation 536/2014 is expected to standardize the approval procedure for clinical trials throughout the EU from fall 2018. These are an essential part of drug development and, not least, provide objective proof of the effect and side effects of…

AGES Medical Market Surveillance launches a social media campaign from November 7 - 11, 2016 to increase willingness to report adverse reactions. Vienna (OTS) - In addition to positive effects, medicinal products can also have potential side effects.…

Legal trade in pharmaceutical specialties via the Internet was made possible in Austria in 2015 by an amendment to the Austrian Medicines Act and linked to legal requirements. Technical features on the drug provider's website enable consumers to…

European Union/European Economic Area (EU/EEA)Member States should consider a range of mitigation measures regarding the Zika virus epidemic