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Strengthened regulatory systems are needed to improve drug safety, says report
The report reveals practical regulatory reforms that could move the globe closer to the UN’s goal of achieving universal health coverage by 2030.
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UK pharmacist who illegally sold drugs sentenced in court
Jasper Ojela, a registered pharmacist who admitted to supplying the black market with drugs including cancer medications, has been given a 28-month prison sentence.
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Establishing a new pharmaceutical track and trace system in Dubai
Health authorities in Dubai have announced that they will introduce a new track and trace system to the emirate by mid-2020. This article investigates how this will help to improve the safety and quality of medicinal products.
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Packaging security trends in the pharmaceutical industry
Drug safety is a huge concern for big pharma and tampering and counterfeiting in the market is dangerous for both consumers and brands. In this article, Prakash Shetty shares the latest innovations in packaging design and highlights how tamper proofing and developments in technology can protect all concerned.
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Manufacturing, Packaging & Logistics In-Depth Focus 2019
In this in-depth focus are articles on the latest innovations in pharmaceutical packaging design and how to comply with the new EU Medical Device Regulations (MDR) for product labelling.
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European Pharmaceutical Review Issue 6 2019
In this issue are articles that explore the impact of M&As within the life science industry, discuss the security trends for medicinal packaging and investigate genotoxic impurities within pharmaceutical products. Also included are features on nanobot drug delivery systems and Raman as an effective analytical approach.
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Combatting drug shortages in the EU: new guidance
New guidance for marketing authorisation holders has been released by the EMA to reduce the impact of drug shortages in the EU. Maurits Lugard and Anna-Shari Melin at Sidley Austin discuss the document and highlight its main points.
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Six pharma companies reported to be under investigation for opioid shipments
US prosecutors have handed subpoenas to six pharmaceutical companies and distributors for their role in the opioid crisis, as reported.
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MHRA announces recall of 13 over-the-counter ranitidine medicines
Four companies are recalling batches of certain over-the-counter ranitidine medicines used to treat conditions such as stomach ulcers and heartburn.
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Ebola vaccines donated to Democratic Republic of Congo
500,000 regimens of Janssen's investigational Ebola vaccine are to be donated to support the Ebola outbreak response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Manufacturing, Packaging & Logistics In-Depth Focus 2019
In this in-depth focus are articles exploring the global situation for drug packaging serialisation as well as an assessment of using drones to deliver medicines and how this impacts safety and quality.
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Drones faster than ambulances at delivering drugs
A study has revealed that drones can deliver medications to patients faster than ambulances during rush hour in New York.
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Regulatory non-compliance business interruptions
Loss of manufacturing capability as a result of regulatory non-compliance can have a devastating impact on biopharma or medical device manufacturers. In this article, Jenny Yu shares real-life examples from the industry and highlights the downstream effects of these business interruptions.
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European Pharmaceutical Review Issue 5 2019
Within this issue is an analysis of the impacts that low temperature can have on protein aggregation, a discussion on maintaining the safety and quality of medicines when delivered using drones and an exploration of chromatographic techniques used to identify impurities in radiopharmaceuticals. Other articles focus on regulatory non-compliance, excipients…
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FDA releases statement on reducing drug shortages
The FDA has announced its support of a drug manufacturer rating system that would allow purchasers to identify which have the most reliable supply, in an effort to reduce shortages.
