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COVID-19 update: Eli Lilly assures security of insulin supply
Having become aware of insulin shortages in pharmacies, the company has stated that its products are not backordered and should be available for delivery by wholesalers.
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MHRA issues FMD over HMS Wholesale Limited products
A Class 4 falsified medicines directive (FMD) has been issued by the MHRA because medicines may have left the legal supply chain to be reintroduced later through HMS Wholesale Limited.
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Anti-malarial drugs donated to aid fight against COVID-19
The producers of hydroxychloroquine have stated they will donate 130 million doses if the drug is approved as a treatment for the COVID-19 coronavirus.
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UK bans parallel exporting of crucial medicines to help COVID-19 patients
The UK government has announced that the parallel export of certain essential medicines is banned, to preserve drugs for the treatment of coronavirus patients.
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India should reduce dependence on China for APIs, says industry insider
According to a report, supply disruption scares and price hikes due to COVID-19 are a 'wake-up call' for India to reduce its dependence on China for APIs.
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EMA announces measures to manage drug shortages as result of COVID-19
An EU Executive Steering Group will discuss how to address the impact of medicine shortages caused due to COVID-19, says the EMA.
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Distributing HIV drugs using mobile vans increases viral suppression, finds study
Researchers have shown that using mobile vans to deliver and dispense HIV drugs in South Africa and Uganda helps to combat the disease.
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MHRA issues Medicine Defect Information about Aripiprazole
The regulatory body has issued guidance based on a complaint that stated a precipitate formed in Aripiprazole 1mg/ml oral solution.
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FDA announces changes that will soon affect compounders
A change to the law will soon be impacting compounding of certain products beginning on 23 March 2020 the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced.
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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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3.5 million unlicensed erection pills seized in the UK in 2019
The UK MHRA has announced that the approximately 3.5 million unlicensed erection pills seized last year are worth more than £10 million.
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CMA levels over £3.4m in fines for competition law breaches
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has fined four companies in because of anti-competitive practices in the supply of nortriptyline.
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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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FDA announces first drug shortage in US caused by impact of COVID-19
The FDA has released a statement, announcing that the US is experiencing its first shortage as a result of the effects of COVID-19.
