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China to relax generic drug import laws
The government in China has stated that small quantities of generic medicines that are legal in foreign countries will no longer be classed as “fake drugs”.
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HRT shortage in UK expected to continue until next year
Around half of HRT products have been reported as out of stock in UK pharmacies due to supply issues in China, leading to a shortage.
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Leaked government document reveals possibility of no-deal Brexit drug shortages
A leaked government dossier has stated that in the event of a no-deal Brexit, the UK will face severe medicinal shortages.
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Drug supplier Aspen to pay NHS £8m after competition probe
The CMA alleges that Aspen broke competition law, prompting the drug supplier to offer a payment and other compensations to the NHS.
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Letter highlights issues with US drug returns verification requirements
An open letter has underscored the challenges of return failure in the US drug supply chain, especially after the introduction of the Drug Supply Chain Security Act in November.
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Climate change: how pharma will profit from a warming planet
Rising temperatures will likely accelerate the spread of vector-borne diseases, resulting in an increased demand for vaccines. European Pharmaceutical Review investigates a Morgan Stanley report on the pharmaceutical beneficiaries of climate change.
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Swine fever in China raises concern over heparin supply for US
The US supply of heparin, an ingredient used in anticoagulant drugs and found in pigs, is under threat due to an outbreak of disease in Chinese herds.
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Ontario and Quebec against plan to lower Canadian drug prices
The two Canadian provinces have expressed concern over the new draft regulations, claiming that the reforms would delay patient access to medicines.
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US sanctions on Iran creating critical drug shortage
The Middle Eastern country has a limited supply of vital medication needed for conditions such as cancer due to US trade blocks.
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Trump drafts plan to import drugs from Canada
In another bid to lower medication prices in the US, Donald Trump has announced a draft plan to import drugs from Canada.
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Surge in negative verifications of saleable returns could cost pharma industry billions
The pharmaceutical industry is set to face some major changes in the near future, to improve the quality of returned drugs and medications.
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Pharma companies to pay California $70m for drug delays
Teva Pharmaceuticals, Endo Pharmaceuticals and Teikoku will pay almost $70 million to the US state for delaying drugs to keep prices high.
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Drone temperature-controlled medicine delivery programme test completed
The successful pilot programme could represent an important step forward in biopharmaceutical supply chain innovation.
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Altaire issues sterile product voluntary recall
Altaire Pharmaceuticals has announced a recall of 31 products due to a lack of sterility assurance from their manufacturing facility.
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Top five generic drug makers
The global generic drugs market continues to grow. With increasing demand for more accessible medication, pharmaceutical companies are harnessing the benefits offered by generic drugs. Here are the top five generic drugs makers by revenue.
