NICE recommends voretigene neparvovec for use on NHS
The voretigene neparvovec gene therapy treatment has been highlighted in draft guidance by NICE for availability on the NHS.
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The voretigene neparvovec gene therapy treatment has been highlighted in draft guidance by NICE for availability on the NHS.
The Chinese pharmaceutical industry has been lagging behind in terms of drug development and bringing new products to the market. In this article, Megha Baruah discusses the changes the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) of China is making to existing policies and informs on guidance documents that have been released…
In February this year the EU Falsified Medicines Directive (FMD) came into effect. Rich Quelch assesses this latest regulatory attempt to rid the supply chain of dangerous falsified products and reflects on the industry’s need to keep ahead of the game to future-protect itself.
The articles in this In-Depth Focus delve into the effectiveness of the FMD and why it is necessary as well as how drug manufacturers need to become innovative in their processes.
A statement from 11 health union leaders highlights the possibility of severe drug shortages if the UK leaves the EU without a deal.
The government in China has stated that small quantities of generic medicines that are legal in foreign countries will no longer be classed as “fake drugs”.
Around half of HRT products have been reported as out of stock in UK pharmacies due to supply issues in China, leading to a shortage.
A leaked government dossier has stated that in the event of a no-deal Brexit, the UK will face severe medicinal shortages.
The CMA alleges that Aspen broke competition law, prompting the drug supplier to offer a payment and other compensations to the NHS.
An open letter has underscored the challenges of return failure in the US drug supply chain, especially after the introduction of the Drug Supply Chain Security Act in November.
Rising temperatures will likely accelerate the spread of vector-borne diseases, resulting in an increased demand for vaccines. European Pharmaceutical Review investigates a Morgan Stanley report on the pharmaceutical beneficiaries of climate change.
The US supply of heparin, an ingredient used in anticoagulant drugs and found in pigs, is under threat due to an outbreak of disease in Chinese herds.
The two Canadian provinces have expressed concern over the new draft regulations, claiming that the reforms would delay patient access to medicines.
The Middle Eastern country has a limited supply of vital medication needed for conditions such as cancer due to US trade blocks.
In another bid to lower medication prices in the US, Donald Trump has announced a draft plan to import drugs from Canada.