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Transforming pathology with RFID could save the NHS millions
This article explores how implementing Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology could help NHS pathology services cope with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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British pharma responds to free trade agreement between UK and Japan
The ABPI has said that the new UK-Japan free trade agreement will benefit the pharma industry, providing continuity for life science businesses.
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British pharma industry responds to new Brexit guidance from MHRA
The ABPI has responded to new guidance, intended to prepare pharma companies for the end of the Brexit transition period, from the MHRA.
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A glimpse at how Novartis’ manufacturing and supply organisation responded to COVID-19
The rapid evolution of the COVID-19 situation has created significant barriers to normal operations, from locking down borders to the imposition of restrictions on trade and export – not to mention a surge in demand for many common medicines. Each of these events in isolation can affect production and supply,…
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Manufacturing, Packaging & Logistics In-Depth Focus 2020
The articles in this in-depth focus detail how Novartis prepared and adjusted their manufacturing and supply chain to minimise the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and an exploration of what digitally enabled inventory processes can do to enhance FMD compliance.
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COVID-19 vaccine: applying healthcare traceability learnings to ensure safe global distribution
Grant Courtney explains why traceability is vital for the current pandemic as it would guarantee that COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective and suitably distributed.
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Video: JRS Pharma – The global MCC manufacturing network
Discover JRS PHARMA's industry leading manufacturing network for Microcrystalline Cellulose.
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Joint working group to produce guidance on air cargo logistics for COVID-19 vaccines
The International Air Cargo Association and Pharma.Aero will form a joint working group to provide air cargo guidance to the logistics industry for the transportation of COVID-19 vaccines.
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Post COVID-19: time for drug manufacturers and healthcare providers to rethink their strategies
Mike Owen details how supply chains have been disrupted by COVID-19 and why smart information management can offer a new source of renewed trust.
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Trump signs ‘Buy American’ executive order aimed to boost US drug production
President Donald Trump has signed the 'Buy American' executive order, which is meant to reduce drug prices and protect the US from supply chain disruptions.
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Medicine suppliers in UK urged to stockpile in preparation for end of Brexit transition period
The UK government has written an open letter to medicine suppliers, outlining how supply can be maintained after the end of the Brexit transition period.
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Biopharma increasingly factoring sustainability into cold chain decisions
A survey has found that the biopharma industry is taking sustainability into their cold chain considerations more and more, with 66 percent saying it is very important.
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Trade Committee urges UK to ensure drug supply ahead of second COVID-19 wave
According to a new report from the International Trade Committee, the UK's medicine supply chain was able to withstand the challenge of COVID-19, but must be optimised for a potential second wave of the virus.
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Partnership to fight COVID-19 medication counterfeiting and advance blockchain solutions
The alliance between Chronicled and Deloitte intends to enhance security and efficiency in the pharma supply chain by bring to market new blockchain-powered solutions.
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FMD alerts in 2020 – where we are a year into legislation
Over a year since the EU FMD came into force, false alerts remain a problem preventing the realisation of the full benefits of the directive. Grant Courtney examines the reasons behind these alerts occurring and looks at the action stakeholders must now take.
