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UK government introduces trade restrictions to reduce drug shortages
The government has announced new measures to prevent parallel exporting to ease the supply chain, in an effort to reduce medicine shortages.
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FDA and DEA send joint warning letters to illegal opioid sites
The FDA and DEA have, for the first time, sent joint warning letters to four networks which were illegally selling opioid products.
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Survey finds shortages in all medicine categories in UK pharmacies
A survey of pharmacists has discovered that UK pharmacies experienced shortages across all 36 medicine categories in the last six months.
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UK audit body finds no-deal Brexit drug supply preparation lacking
The UK National Audit Office has released a report which has found that medicine supply to the UK will be delayed in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
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How will technology aid an ageing world?
This article explores the potential of readily available technology to address current traceability challenges as well as more wide-ranging issues in the pharmaceutical industry.
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FDA approves vaccine for smallpox and monkeypox
The Jynneos live, non-replicating vaccination for smallpox and monkeypox has been approved by the FDA for high-risk patients.
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Germany imports largest ever shipment of EU medicinal cannabis
An import of medicinal cannabis from Portugal to Germany signifies the largest quantity ever moved within the EU, highlighting a surge in the medicinal cannabis products market.
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Operation Yellowhammer file confirms drug shortages after no-deal Brexit
The Operation Yellowhammer document has been published, which states that the UK will experience severe delays to the medical supply chain following a no-deal Brexit.
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Federal judge enters consent decree against drug distributors
Two Tennessee companies have been prevented from distributing drugs after a complaint they were supplying unapproved medications.
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Pakistan lifts Indian import ban for essential medications
A ban on Indian trade to Pakistan has been partly changed to allow the import of drugs after a shortage of critical medicine.
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NICE recommends voretigene neparvovec for use on NHS
The voretigene neparvovec gene therapy treatment has been highlighted in draft guidance by NICE for availability on the NHS.
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China and the evolving regulatory landscape
The Chinese pharmaceutical industry has been lagging behind in terms of drug development and bringing new products to the market. In this article, Megha Baruah discusses the changes the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) of China is making to existing policies and informs on guidance documents that have been released…
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The future of tamper-proof pharmaceutical packaging
In February this year the EU Falsified Medicines Directive (FMD) came into effect. Rich Quelch assesses this latest regulatory attempt to rid the supply chain of dangerous falsified products and reflects on the industry’s need to keep ahead of the game to future-protect itself.
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Manufacturing, Packaging & Logistics In-Depth Focus 2019
The articles in this In-Depth Focus delve into the effectiveness of the FMD and why it is necessary as well as how drug manufacturers need to become innovative in their processes.
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Health union leaders warn of medicine shortages in event of no-deal Brexit
A statement from 11 health union leaders highlights the possibility of severe drug shortages if the UK leaves the EU without a deal.
