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Pfizer to reach carbon net-zero by 2040
Pfizer plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 95 percent, moving away from fossil fuels to reach net-zero 10 years ahead of global target.
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ESG considerations in Europe and Asia: social inclusion – the new diversity frontier in life sciences
With the focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues rising worldwide, in this article, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP Partners, Lesli Ligorner and Louise Skinner discuss the evolving landscape, presenting the emerging regulations for reporting social factors across Asia and Europe.
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2022 spells change for EU pharmaceutical legislation
With almost every aspect of pharmaceutical regulation currently under review across Europe and the proposal for changes expected in December 2022, in this article, Maarten Meulenbelt, Partner at Sidley Austin LLP, discusses with European Pharmaceutical Review some of the more controversial amendments under consideration and emphasises why industry participation is…
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BioNTech launches African vaccine production in Rwanda
Marking the initiation of its African vaccine manufacturing network, BioNTech begins construction of its hub site in Rwanda.
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Standard for antibiotic manufacturing to help combat AMR
The standard requires antibiotics manufacturers to have effective environmental management systems in order to minimise pharma’s role in spread of environmental antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
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Onshoring and global health – has the pandemic sent globalisation into reverse?
The pandemic has been a game-changer for the pharmaceutical industry, sending the seemingly inexorable globalisation trends into reverse, with Big Pharma increasingly seeking more domestic supply chain options. Here, Karen Winterhalter of Onyx Health shares her expert insights on the impact of this emerging trend on the industry.
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Inflation/cost of goods major concerns for pharma manufacturing
Pharma industry calls for support as restrictive pricing measures and rising costs of goods/inflation could undermine the availability of medicines.
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Pharma’s new healthcare role brings new opportunities
As the face of healthcare changes and the emphasis on more-targeted remedies and preventative care increases, pharma’s traditional role in healthcare must also evolve. Here, Vintura Consultancy’s Gérard Klop looks at how pharma might carve out a new role in a more value-based healthcare market.
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Guide to Testing
Welcome to European Pharmaceutical Review’s Guide to Testing. In this edition, Oliver Großgart, Plant Safety Expert at TÜV SÜD Industrie Service GmbH, discusses the benefits of leveraging acoustic emission testing to identify faults in compressed air pressure vessels, and Associates of Cape Cod and SGS Health Science showcase their services,…
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New green synthesis method to enhance sustainability and benefit IBD
A novel flow synthesis method using recoverable solvents will be used to supply NEt-3IB, an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) drug candidate.
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EU adopts electronic product information standard for medicines
The Common Standard for electronic product information (ePI) is intended to improve delivery of information to patients and healthcare providers.
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Green chemistry
Here, Dave Elder reflects on the pharma industry’s efforts to get greener; highlighting the confounding issues that mean it is not always easy to achieve.
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Future of pharma requires more digital talent
New report finds the UK’s life science sector needs more experienced staff with digital skills to support R&D and advanced medicines manufacturing.
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Could COVID-19 vaccines be freeze dried?
US researchers have been granted $930,000 to develop a freeze drying technique for mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines.
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CME to support just-in-time clinical trial supply
CME will support the delivery of automated just-in-time clinical supply, as one of the collaborators in the Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre Grand Challenge 2.
