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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.
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Global distribution partnership established for Strontium89
Q Biomed entered into a Named Patient Programme distribution agreement for Strontium89, a non-opioid metastatic bone cancer pain drug.
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The extra mile: preparing a supply chain for a COVID-19 vaccine
Dr Madhav Durbha explains the importance of implementing and ensuring stable supply chains to deliver potential COVID-19 vaccines.
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Application note: Ozonia Ozone Technology for ultrapure water disinfection
Learn why Ozonia MEMBREL electrolytic ozone technology is the ultimate solution for ultrapure water disinfection applications.
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Infographic: Benefits and applications of Ozone Technology
Learn the benefits of Ozonia MEMBREL electrolytic ozone technology in ultrapure water disinfection applications.
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The circuit of life: saving on manufacturing, waste and delivery-related supply chain inefficiencies
Many pharmaceutical companies have complicated supply chains that are inefficient and ill-equipped to deal with current demands. This article explores how digitalising the healthcare supply chain can address the pharmaceutical sector's increasing financial-, capacity- and waste-related strains associated with our ageing population and the soaring costs of new treatments.
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The impact of supply chain risks and LAL reliance
For over 30 years, pharmaceutical and medical device product release has relied solely on endotoxin assays using Limulus Amebocyte Lysate (LAL). This article addresses the potential risks associated with relying on a single raw material in a fragile supply chain and explores alternative testing options.
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Manufacturing, Packaging & Logistics In-Depth Focus 2020
Included in this in-depth focus are articles on why digitalising the pharma supply chain could prevent inefficiencies and how packaging design can improve patient engagement and adherence.
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European Pharmaceutical Review Issue 3 2020
In this issue is a discussion on the promise of virally vectored DNA and mRNA vaccines to combat COVID-19 as well as articles on how packaging could help to ensure patient adherence, regulatory issues for medicines and diagnostics during the pandemic and the benefits of digitalising the pharmaceutical supply chain.…
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Study suggests current drug shortages in US will be worsened by COVID-19 pandemic
A newly released paper has revealed that the shortages of medications in the US at present will be increased further due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
