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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.
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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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Two lots of Phenytoin Oral Suspension voluntarily recalled
Taro Pharmaceuticals is recalling two lots of Phenytoin Oral Suspension USP due to concerns about failure to re-suspend resulting in under or overdosing.
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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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European Pharmaceutical Review Issue 1 2020
Within this issue are articles which investigate polyelectrolyte multilayers as drug carriers, discuss how developments in pharma impact logistics and examine how the industry can regulate heavy metals in medicinal cannabis. Other features include how to use the correct tablet tooling and trends for the CDMO sector this year.
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US biopharmaceutical industry generates more than $1.1 trillion in revenue
According to a new report, the US biopharmaceutical industry supports more than four million jobs and is a major driver of the country's economic growth.
