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Re-shaping pharmaceutical transport: global air cargo trends
As environmental consciousness increases, the future of pharmaceutical transport looks uncertain. Dominic Hyde discusses the impacts of these developments on air cargo and freight.
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India to restrict 10 percent of medicine exports due to coronavirus
According to reports, the Indian government has said that 26 active pharmaceutical ingredients and medicines will be under export restrictions due to the impact of COVID-19.
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Import restrictions for cannabis-based medicines in UK updated
The UK government has changed the restrictions on importing cannabis-based medicine products into the country, allowing wholesalers to bring in larger quantities.
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Europe’s no 1 trade fair for the fine and speciality chemicals industry returns to Cologne with a strong line-up
Chemspec Europe, the International Exhibition for Fine and Speciality Chemicals, returns to Cologne for its 35th edition. From 27 – 28 May 2020, renowned manufacturers, suppliers and distributors of fine and speciality chemicals present their latest products, services and research findings to a dedicated audience of industry experts.
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US pharma industry leaders support blockchain tech to aid track and trace systems
A report released by pharmaceutical industry leaders in the US demonstrates how blockchain helps to track and trace prescription medicines.
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How developments in the pharmaceutical sector are impacting logistics
There are currently major seismic shifts happening in the pharmaceutical sector that are disrupting the status quo. Some of the most notable changes are the rise in biosimilars, the downward pressure on pricing, increased global spending and advances in technology, all of which are impacting the logistics sector and affecting…
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FDA and India prevented 500 unapproved drug shipments entering US in January
A collaborative effort between the FDA and Government of India stopped shipments of illegal drugs from reaching patients in the US in Operation Broadsword.
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Manufacturing, Packaging & Logistics In-Depth Focus 2020
In this in-depth focus are articles discussing how to optimise production by using the correct tablet tooling and why logistics can be affected by developments in the pharmaceutical industry.
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UK government urges pharma to assess impact of coronavirus on supply chain
The government in the UK has told pharmaceutical businesses to examine the risk that coronavirus poses to the supply chain and retain any stockpiles from Brexit to mitigate shortages.
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Resolving and mitigating medicine shortages in the EU
Drug shortages can greatly impact patients and the pharmaceutical industry. Adrian van den Hoven, Director General of Medicines for Europe, explains how to prevent and reduce the effects of medicinal scarcities in the EU.
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Survey finds 87 percent of pharmacists concerned about medicine supply post-Brexit
New findings reveal that the majority of pharmacists are worried about the supply of medicine to the UK after Brexit and believe their pharmacies will be impacted.
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FDA to promote development of coronavirus diagnostics and countermeasures
The US FDA has revealed its action plan to aid in the development and advancement of diagnostics and medical countermeasures to combat the novel coronavirus 2019.
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GSK halts Excedrin production due to manufacturing inconsistencies
GlaxoSmithKline has announced that it will not be manufacturing or distributing some of its Excedrin products after inconsistencies in ingredient transfer and weight.
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UK records 178 medicine shortages in 2019, say reports
Research has found that last year, the UK government recorded 178 medicine shortages, an increase of 19 upon 2018.
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Medicine shortages should be an industry priority, EFPIA says
The European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA) has said that medicine shortages may negatively impact patient care and deserves serious action.
