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Transforming pathology with RFID could save the NHS millions
This article explores how implementing Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology could help NHS pathology services cope with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Packaging & Labelling
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Sterile medical packaging: the need of the hour amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Reeti Banerjee explains why the use of sterile packaging for medicines will see a growth in the near future, mostly due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Beyond compliance: why embracing the FMD can transform medicine supply chain thinking
Relying on manual processes for managing serialised medicines at an individual pack level is a labour intensive and time-consuming process that can disrupt normal operations. In this article, Sébastien Sliski outlines how digitally enabled inventory processes, such as aggregation and consolidation, can help pharmaceutical wholesalers and hospital pharmacies meet their…
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A glimpse at how Novartis’ manufacturing and supply organisation responded to COVID-19
The rapid evolution of the COVID-19 situation has created significant barriers to normal operations, from locking down borders to the imposition of restrictions on trade and export – not to mention a surge in demand for many common medicines. Each of these events in isolation can affect production and supply,…
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European Pharmaceutical Review Issue 4 2020
Within this issue find articles on the complexities of sterility assurance, how to detect and eliminate the risk of NDMA contamination and the findings from a study involving a novel formulation of cannabinoids that has been developed to treat glioblastoma. Also included are articles on the opportunities blockchain provides for…
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COVID-19 vaccine: applying healthcare traceability learnings to ensure safe global distribution
Grant Courtney explains why traceability is vital for the current pandemic as it would guarantee that COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective and suitably distributed.
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Video: JRS Pharma – The global MCC manufacturing network
Discover JRS PHARMA's industry leading manufacturing network for Microcrystalline Cellulose.
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Joint working group to produce guidance on air cargo logistics for COVID-19 vaccines
The International Air Cargo Association and Pharma.Aero will form a joint working group to provide air cargo guidance to the logistics industry for the transportation of COVID-19 vaccines.
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Post COVID-19: time for drug manufacturers and healthcare providers to rethink their strategies
Mike Owen details how supply chains have been disrupted by COVID-19 and why smart information management can offer a new source of renewed trust.
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Why pharma firms would benefit from a modular approach to working with product labelling
According to David Bennett, securing and building trust in the label, brand and process of a highly regulated industry player in a complex age will demand a new approach.
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Resource library: Connect your lab! Seamless digital connections for assured data integrity
In fast paced environment where routine testing needs to be efficient, fast, accurate and secure, documentation and data transfer is increasingly important.
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FDA orders update of label change for opioid pain medications
The FDA is requiring that labels for opioid pain medicine and medicines to treat opioid use disorder recommend healthcare professionals discuss the availability of naloxone with patients to reduce overdoses.
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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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Trademarks in the medical sphere: practice, examination and obstacles for registration in Russia, Ukraine and the CIS
Dr Tatiana Lipovaya and Alyona Chernoknyzhnaya discuss some of the main considerations when applying for trademarks in the pharmaceutical industry in Russia, Ukraine and the CIS.
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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.
