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Indian regulator asks states to prevent online drug sales
The drugs regulator in India has asked all states to prohibit the sale of drugs online to prevent medicine abuse, according to a report.
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J&J to provide 200,000 Ebola vaccine regimens to Rwanda
Johnson & Johnson has announced that it will be contributing vaccines to support the Rwandan immunisation programme to combat Ebola.
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Number of illegal diazepam tablets seized doubles in UK
The amount of illegal diazepam tablets commandeered at the border of the UK doubled last year, according to a report.
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New opportunities for Indian pharma industry in Philippines, finds study
The Philippines’ 2019 Universal Health Care Act and regulatory tax reforms open new avenues for the Indian pharmaceutical industry, according to new research.
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The Brexit test: protecting pharmaceutical quality standards through better analysis
In the wake of Brexit, the pharma industry will need to respond to a new regulatory landscape. Peter Morgan discusses how businesses have to prepare for the oncoming political changes, all whist retaining high pharmaceutical product quality.
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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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Medicine regulators should increase collaboration, says new report
The US National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine have released a report that suggests regulators need to collaborate more to ensure drug quality.
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Medicine delivery by drone – implications for safety and quality
Drones that transport medicines to emergency situations, urban environments or geographically-challenging locations are increasingly being utilised to improve delivery, however, there are few studies on their impact on drug stability. Here, Paul Royall and Patrick Courtney explore the implications of drone delivery on the safety and quality of medicines.
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Leaked document reveals ‘unprecedented’ medicine shortages in NHS
A document from the DHSC has reportedly advised NHS doctors to ration certain medicines after outlining dozens of drugs that are in shortage, as published in a report.
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Ten European countries enter initiative to lower drug prices
A scheme called the International Horizon Scanning Initiative will allow ten European countries to work together on a database of medicines and reduce drug prices.
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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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FDA proposes three solutions to mitigate drug shortages
The FDA has compiled a report which identifies the root causes of medicine shortages and suggests potential ways to alleviate scarcities.
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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.
