The traditional HR Business Partner (HRBP) model, once the gold standard for HR delivery, is undergoing a significant transformation. Many organizations, particularly in industries like pharmaceuticals, are moving towards a more agile resource model, aiming to streamline HR operations and…
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Nitrosamine Impurity Detected in Sitagliptin, Shipments in Japan to Continue with FDA-Set Limit: MSD/Ono
MSD said on September 1 that a nitrosamine impurity, Nitroso-STG-19 (NTTP), has been detected in its diabetes drugs Januvia (sitagliptin) and Sujanu (sitagliptin + ipragliflozin). A similar announcement was made by Ono Pharmaceutical the same day for Glactiv (sitagliptin). Both…
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