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Alembic seeks to mix it with US and European players Indian pharmaceutical firm Alembic is seeking to expand its presence in the lucrative US and European drug markets through an expanded partnering programme.  The Gujarat-headquartered group, which is involved in both the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) and pharmaceutical formulation markets, aims to grow internationally and double its annual turnover over the next two to three years, according to a report in India’s Business Standard. Company director Pranav Amin explained that the firm intends to file about 10-12 ANDAs every year and to tap potential in the generic markets of the US and Europe.  The company has also submitted around 22 drug master file (DMF) requests to regulatory agencies in Europe and the US in recent years in a bid to boost its roster of API clients.

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How to Avoid H1N1:  Tips and Tricks to Stay Safe from the Pandemic Virus H1N1 is a pandemic virus that affected many people across the globe. It can cause severe illness and sometimes even lead to death. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to avoid getting infected with this virus.  In this article, we will discuss some additional tips and tricks that you can follow to stay safe from H1N1. Steps:     1. Know the Symptoms:  Some symptoms of swine flu are Shortness of breath, High fever (over hundred Fahrenheit or 40 Celsius), unusual tiredness (dizziness), runny nose, sore throat, loss of appetite, muscle aching and vomiting or/and diarrhea. It is important to have a thermometer at home to check your temperature. Be wary if you are pregnant or have a natural disorder.     2. W ash your hands:   Washing your hands washes away the bacteria on your hands. Hand Sanitizer gets rid of the bacteria as well, but always leaves little traces and side effects like dried up hands. Soa