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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.
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UK records 178 medicine shortages in 2019, say reports
Research has found that last year, the UK government recorded 178 medicine shortages, an increase of 19 upon 2018.
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Medicine shortages should be an industry priority, EFPIA says
The European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA) has said that medicine shortages may negatively impact patient care and deserves serious action.
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Strengthened regulatory systems are needed to improve drug safety, says report
The report reveals practical regulatory reforms that could move the globe closer to the UN’s goal of achieving universal health coverage by 2030.
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UK pharmacist who illegally sold drugs sentenced in court
Jasper Ojela, a registered pharmacist who admitted to supplying the black market with drugs including cancer medications, has been given a 28-month prison sentence.
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Half of US spending on brand medicines went to supply chain in 2018
A study has revealed that in 2018, almost half of the spending on brand medicines went to the supply chain and other entities in the US.
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Supply chain and drug pricing reform required to lower US healthcare costs
Price caps and government regulations will not lower US healthcare costs, instead supply chain and drug pricing reforms are required, says a brief by medical economist.
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Establishing a new pharmaceutical track and trace system in Dubai
Health authorities in Dubai have announced that they will introduce a new track and trace system to the emirate by mid-2020. This article investigates how this will help to improve the safety and quality of medicinal products.
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Packaging security trends in the pharmaceutical industry
Drug safety is a huge concern for big pharma and tampering and counterfeiting in the market is dangerous for both consumers and brands. In this article, Prakash Shetty shares the latest innovations in packaging design and highlights how tamper proofing and developments in technology can protect all concerned.
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The global cannabinoid pharmaceutical industry
Cannabinoids are of growing interest in the pharmaceutical industry. Mark Tucker explains how this class of compounds is viewed across the world and why regulations surrounding them hinder their progress, yet remain necessary.
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Video: Discover the future with animal-derived APIs
Discover why we’re the partner of choice for exploring new developments using animal-derived APIs.
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Number of illegal diazepam tablets seized doubles in UK
The amount of illegal diazepam tablets commandeered at the border of the UK doubled last year, according to a report.
