Pharmacology/ Therapeutics News for November 2015

Pharmacology/ Therapeutics News Archive

NICE Recommends BioMarin’s Vimizim®? (elosulfase alfa) for the Treatment of Morquio A Syndrome in England NICE Recommends BioMarin’s Vimizim®? (elosulfase alfa) for the Treatment of Morquio A Syndrome in England

Recommendation Provides Patient Access to Treatment for Ultra-Rare Condition with Reimbursement

MSD in the UK launches new antibiotic to treat complicated intra-abdominal and urinary tract infections, and acute pyelonephritis MSD in the UK launches new antibiotic to treat complicated intra-abdominal and urinary tract infections, and acute pyelonephritis

MSD (Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ, USA) today announces the availability of Zerbaxa®? (ceftolozane/tazobactam) in the UK, a new intravenous antibiotic for the treatment of complicated intra-abdominal infections (cIAI), acute pyelonephritis and complicated urinary tract infections (cUTI) in hospital settings. Ceftolozane /tazobactam offers an alternative to carbapenems, currently a standard treatment for ESBL-producing organisms which have been linked to the emergence of carbapenem-resistant bacteria contributing to global antimicrobial resistance (AMR)

Experts gather to discuss evidence for the use of music interventions in neurological disorders in older people Experts gather to discuss evidence for the use of music interventions in neurological disorders in older people

Experts in the field of neurology, psychology, rehabilitation and music therapy will gather at the Royal Society of Medicine in London on Monday 16 November to discuss the use of music interventions in older people with conditions including stroke, dementia, brain injuries and motor disorders.