news
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.
List view / Grid view
Drug Supply Chain
news
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.
news
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.
article
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…
news
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.
article
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.
article
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.
news
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.
news
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.
article
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.
news
Leading doctors call for action to address HRT and contraceptive shortages in UK
Experts in the UK have called for government action to resolve the shortages of hormone replacement therapy and now contraceptives.
news
Demand for ‘specialist skills’ in UK cell and gene therapy, says report
A skills demand report has stated that employment in the UK cell and gene therapy industry is expected to double by 2024, but must be supported by targeted academic courses.
news
EU court rules GSK committed ‘pay-for-delay’ in paroxetine case
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced the EU Court of Justice agreed that GSK had paid to delay other competitors entering the UK paroxetine generics market.
article
Five of the most recent pharma collaborations in 2020
As companies continue to collaborate and share their expertise to develop therapeutics targeting a wide range of diseases, European Pharmaceutical Review explores the aims of the most recent partnerships.
news
Tiofarma admits role in illegal agreement causing fludrocortisone price hikes
The CMA has announced Tiofarma admits taking part in an anti-competitive agreement with Amilco and Aspen which resulted in huge price increase in fludrocortisone acetate tablets.
