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COVID-19 update: therapeutic and regulatory developments
European Pharmaceutical Review rounds up the latest news surrounding COVID-19, including a vaccine moving to clinical trials and the FDA's update on Chinese import inspections.
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US pharma industry leaders support blockchain tech to aid track and trace systems
A report released by pharmaceutical industry leaders in the US demonstrates how blockchain helps to track and trace prescription medicines.
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Experts highlight importance of reducing pharma packaging waste
At a recent event, pharmaceutical packaging experts discussed strategies to reduce waste and protect the bottom line.
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How developments in the pharmaceutical sector are impacting logistics
There are currently major seismic shifts happening in the pharmaceutical sector that are disrupting the status quo. Some of the most notable changes are the rise in biosimilars, the downward pressure on pricing, increased global spending and advances in technology, all of which are impacting the logistics sector and affecting…
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FDA and India prevented 500 unapproved drug shipments entering US in January
A collaborative effort between the FDA and Government of India stopped shipments of illegal drugs from reaching patients in the US in Operation Broadsword.
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Under the microscope: Mitigating risks in manufacturing processes
In the light of recent media coverage about product recalls – particularly resulting from the detection and presence of NDMA – this article outlines ways to avoid the wide-ranging negative impacts on patients, pharmacies, manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies and health authorities and offers ways to mitigate the risk of future recalls.
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European Pharmaceutical Review Issue 1 2020
Within this issue are articles which investigate polyelectrolyte multilayers as drug carriers, discuss how developments in pharma impact logistics and examine how the industry can regulate heavy metals in medicinal cannabis. Other features include how to use the correct tablet tooling and trends for the CDMO sector this year.
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UK government urges pharma to assess impact of coronavirus on supply chain
The government in the UK has told pharmaceutical businesses to examine the risk that coronavirus poses to the supply chain and retain any stockpiles from Brexit to mitigate shortages.
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Resolving and mitigating medicine shortages in the EU
Drug shortages can greatly impact patients and the pharmaceutical industry. Adrian van den Hoven, Director General of Medicines for Europe, explains how to prevent and reduce the effects of medicinal scarcities in the EU.
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Leading doctors call for action to address HRT and contraceptive shortages in UK
Experts in the UK have called for government action to resolve the shortages of hormone replacement therapy and now contraceptives.
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A 360 overview of data integrity in life sciences
7 February 2020 | By OSIsoft
Trustworthiness in data is critical for operations within the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries, whether it is for compliance, operational excellence, reporting or development. Hear the latest findings from OSIsoft’s research in our on-demand webinar.
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Statement from UK government on EU trade, including pharma industry
A written statement from the UK government has highlighted the importance of trade co-operation with the EU, including for pharmaceuticals.
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Five of the most recent pharma collaborations in 2020
As companies continue to collaborate and share their expertise to develop therapeutics targeting a wide range of diseases, European Pharmaceutical Review explores the aims of the most recent partnerships.
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Survey finds 87 percent of pharmacists concerned about medicine supply post-Brexit
New findings reveal that the majority of pharmacists are worried about the supply of medicine to the UK after Brexit and believe their pharmacies will be impacted.
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Shortage of Accord’s phenytoin sodium expected until May
The UK DHSC has issued an alert that phenytoin sodium 100mg capsules made by Accord will be out of stock until May.
