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WHO calls for pharma to rapidly distribute malaria prevention and treatment tools
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, WHO has asked the pharmaceutical supply chain to swiftly distribute nets and antimalarial medicines in sub-Saharan Africa.
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Global manufacturing “fundamental” for drug supply chain, says ABPI Chief Executive
The ABPI's Dr Richard Torbett, speaking to the International Trade Committee, said the COVID-19 pandemic highlights the need for a globalised drug supply chain.
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Limiting shortages: steps for the UK to strengthen drug supply
Dr Sam Roscoe explains his recommendations for pharmaceutical companies and supermarkets in the UK to limit reliance on deliveries from overseas, to ease the impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus on drug supply chains.
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Limited supply of antimalarial drugs may prevent use against COVID-19, say doctors
An open letter from doctors highlights that although chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine are strong candidates to fight COVID-19, there is a limited supply.
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COVID-19 update: coronavirus and the pharmaceutical supply chain
With concerns rising about medicine availability during the global COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, European Pharmaceutical Review explores how the pharmaceutical supply chain is faring.
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UK government calls for increased supply of COVID-19 testing kits
The UK government has reached out to the life sciences sector to ask potential suppliers of COVID-19 testing kits to get in contact.
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Chinese ABRAXANE® supply expected to be disrupted
The marketing agent for China, BeiGene, announced the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) suspended the importation, sales and use of ABRAXANE.
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UK bans parallel exporting of crucial medicines to help COVID-19 patients
The UK government has announced that the parallel export of certain essential medicines is banned, to preserve drugs for the treatment of coronavirus patients.
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Digitalising marketing to physicians: what pharma needs to know
European Pharmaceutical Review explores how the pharmaceutical industry could develop its digital marketing and sales strategies to better align with physician expectations and needs.
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India should reduce dependence on China for APIs, says industry insider
According to a report, supply disruption scares and price hikes due to COVID-19 are a 'wake-up call' for India to reduce its dependence on China for APIs.
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EMA announces measures to manage drug shortages as result of COVID-19
An EU Executive Steering Group will discuss how to address the impact of medicine shortages caused due to COVID-19, says the EMA.
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Distributing HIV drugs using mobile vans increases viral suppression, finds study
Researchers have shown that using mobile vans to deliver and dispense HIV drugs in South Africa and Uganda helps to combat the disease.
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MHRA issues Medicine Defect Information about Aripiprazole
The regulatory body has issued guidance based on a complaint that stated a precipitate formed in Aripiprazole 1mg/ml oral solution.
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Re-shaping pharmaceutical transport: global air cargo trends
As environmental consciousness increases, the future of pharmaceutical transport looks uncertain. Dominic Hyde discusses the impacts of these developments on air cargo and freight.
