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Drones faster than ambulances at delivering drugs
A study has revealed that drones can deliver medications to patients faster than ambulances during rush hour in New York.
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Regulatory non-compliance business interruptions
Loss of manufacturing capability as a result of regulatory non-compliance can have a devastating impact on biopharma or medical device manufacturers. In this article, Jenny Yu shares real-life examples from the industry and highlights the downstream effects of these business interruptions.
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European Pharmaceutical Review Issue 5 2019
Within this issue is an analysis of the impacts that low temperature can have on protein aggregation, a discussion on maintaining the safety and quality of medicines when delivered using drones and an exploration of chromatographic techniques used to identify impurities in radiopharmaceuticals. Other articles focus on regulatory non-compliance, excipients…
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FDA releases statement on reducing drug shortages
The FDA has announced its support of a drug manufacturer rating system that would allow purchasers to identify which have the most reliable supply, in an effort to reduce shortages.
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Contracts signed to deliver urgent medicines into UK after Brexit
The DHSC and three companies have signed contracts worth £25 million to ensure that essential medicines can be supplied to the UK in 24 to 48 hours.
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UK government signs contracts for medicine freight capacity
Four companies have agreed with the UK government to deliver medicines to the country after Brexit, signing contracts worth £86.6 million.
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DHSC supports continuity of medical supplies in a no-deal Brexit scenario
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care is supporting the continuity of medical supplies if the UK is to leave the EU without a deal.
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Key principles for Canadian essential medicines list
Researchers have found three factors that must be taken into account when compiling an essential medicines list for Canada.
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Will the US pass a bill to lower drug prices?
Despite plans to lower drug prices in the US, political divisions have muddied the waters. This article examines the efforts made by those involved and the possibilities of their success.
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CMA accuses three pharma companies of illegal market agreement
The UK Competition and Markets Authority has alleged that Aspen paid two other pharmaceutical companies to ensure they were the only supplier of a drug to the NHS.
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UK government introduces trade restrictions to reduce drug shortages
The government has announced new measures to prevent parallel exporting to ease the supply chain, in an effort to reduce medicine shortages.
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FDA and DEA send joint warning letters to illegal opioid sites
The FDA and DEA have, for the first time, sent joint warning letters to four networks which were illegally selling opioid products.
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Survey finds shortages in all medicine categories in UK pharmacies
A survey of pharmacists has discovered that UK pharmacies experienced shortages across all 36 medicine categories in the last six months.
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UK audit body finds no-deal Brexit drug supply preparation lacking
The UK National Audit Office has released a report which has found that medicine supply to the UK will be delayed in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
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How will technology aid an ageing world?
This article explores the potential of readily available technology to address current traceability challenges as well as more wide-ranging issues in the pharmaceutical industry.
