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Federal judge enters consent decree against drug distributors
Two Tennessee companies have been prevented from distributing drugs after a complaint they were supplying unapproved medications.
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Manufacturing, Packaging & Logistics In-Depth Focus 2019
The articles in this In-Depth Focus delve into the effectiveness of the FMD and why it is necessary as well as how drug manufacturers need to become innovative in their processes.
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Health union leaders warn of medicine shortages in event of no-deal Brexit
A statement from 11 health union leaders highlights the possibility of severe drug shortages if the UK leaves the EU without a deal.
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Voluntary recall issued for lidocaine cream and liquid gel products
Lidocaine topical cream and liquid gel products are being recalled as the lidocaine amount is higher than the label states.
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Thermally-stable TB vaccine developed using new technique
A new process developed by the University of Bath protects a TB antigen and a novel vaccine adjuvant from heat damage.
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Drone temperature-controlled medicine delivery programme test completed
The successful pilot programme could represent an important step forward in biopharmaceutical supply chain innovation.
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Pharmaceutical company combats counterfeit Viagra
Pharmaceutical company Pfizer was able to target the distribution of counterfeit Viagra in Hong Kong through serialisation technology.
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Manufacturing, Packaging & Logistics In-Depth Focus 2019
Whether by ignorance of the latest best practices, or willful disregard for patient safety, the results of careless practice can often be fatal. The articles in this in-depth focus highlight how regulatory bodies are taking action to raise the industry’s game.
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US$150 million invested to expand US pharmaceutical distribution network
DHL Supply Chain is investing millions of dollars to expand its pharmaceutical and medical device distribution network in the US.
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Air cargo carrier unveils purpose-built pharmaceutical facility in Chicago
Emirates SkyCargo has commenced handling pharmaceutical cargo at a new purpose-built facility in Chicago.
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Rabies vaccines shortage puts Delhi on brink of crisis
Decreased supply of anti-rabies vaccines (ARVs) in Delhi causes outbreak of the disease.
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US prescription drug costs soar but price transparency is lacking
A research team from Scripps Research Translational Institute has published revealing figures in relation to drug prices in the US.
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Shingles vaccine approved for use in China
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has been given Chinese approval for its shingles vaccine.
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Platform launched to facilitate licensed import of medical cannabis in EU
The first platform to facilitate the licensed importation of medical cannabis into Europe has formally launched in the UK.
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Faulty barcode scans could cost the pharma industry billions
Pharmaceutical manufacturers and wholesale distributors could start losing billions of dollars because of faulty barcode scans.
