All Antimicrobial resistance articles
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Industry newsEMA to address antimicrobial resistance risks from veterinary medicinal products
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has published a new concept paper outlining plans to assess the risks of humans developing AMR from VMPs via the environment.
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Industry newsNovel antibiotic receives EMA’s recommendation
The European Medicines Agency has recommended marketing authorisation for an antibiotic which can treat multidrug-resistant infections.
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Industry newsCutting antibiotic usage reduces resistance levels
Cutting the use of antibiotics in both humans and animals has shown a reduction in antimicrobial-resistant bacteria.
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Industry newsViolin resin works as cleaning agent for ‘superbugs’
A form of resin taken from a Norway spruce has been found to also function as an effective disinfectant against drug-resistant bacteria.
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Industry newsEMA platform to monitor use of antimicrobials
All EU member states are required to submit data on sales and use of antimicrobials in animals to the EMA’s new platform.
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Industry newsScientists hail gram-negative-bacteria killing antibiotic
A novel class of antibiotic has been discovered that is effective against the extensive drug-resistant, gram-negative bacteria, Crab.
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Industry newsEMA future ‘VetMeds’ for healthy animals and humans; seminar
In the lead up to the EMA’s Veterinary Awareness Day, Ivo Classen sits down to discuss the agency’s progress in the field of veterinary medicines.
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JournalVM3: Antimicrobials; the new rules, their impact and consequences
The Veterinary Regulation 2019/6 established new provisions and obligations for antimicrobials in veterinary medicines. Work on implementing regulations and guidelines is ongoing to further specify their use and restrictions.
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JournalAntibiotics in biopharmaceutical production
As per the WHO, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health threat and a complex problem that requires a united multisectoral approach. In the interest of patients and environmental safety, regulators around the globe are discouraging the use of antibiotics in all areas of their utilisation ie, not only at ...