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US$150 million invested to expand US pharmaceutical distribution network
DHL Supply Chain is investing millions of dollars to expand its pharmaceutical and medical device distribution network in the US.
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FDA joins blockchain system for drug safety
A multi-company system to improve traceability of pharmaceutical products is newly supported by the FDA.
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European Pharmaceutical Review Issue 3 2019
In this issue we explore reasons behind critical key drug shortages in the EU, whether viability methods effectively detect all viable organisms and how companies can future-proof their digital technologies ahead of Brexit. Also included are articles on higher order protein structure, FMD compliance and Raman spectroscopy.
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US-China trade war leaves gap for Indian pharma to grow
A data analyst has reported that the current US-China trade war will give India chance to increase their pharmaceutical presence.
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Air cargo carrier unveils purpose-built pharmaceutical facility in Chicago
Emirates SkyCargo has commenced handling pharmaceutical cargo at a new purpose-built facility in Chicago.
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Rabies vaccines shortage puts Delhi on brink of crisis
Decreased supply of anti-rabies vaccines (ARVs) in Delhi causes outbreak of the disease.
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New partnership established to track drugs using blockchain
Walmart has joined a consortium that’s attempting to build a blockchain for tracking pharmaceutical supply chains.
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API markets to grow 6.8 percent by 2026
Global active pharmaceutical ingredients market set to surpass US$274.9 billion by 2026.
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First PI3K inhibitor for breast cancer approved by FDA
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Piqray (alpelisib) tablets to treat patients with breast cancer.
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Is the pharma sector ready for a ‘no-deal’ Brexit?
With the UK bracing itself for a 'no-deal' Brexit or some other outcome that has not yet been determined, pharma experts discussed the potential effect of Brexit on the supply chain and how to best prepare for it against the upcoming deadline.
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ESMO drives EU-level action to tackle shortages of essential medicines
Shortages of inexpensive, essential medicines: calling for tangible political commitments in the EU...
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The potential of blockchain in a regulatory environment
Blockchain technologies have the potential to improve transparency, efficiency and reliability of transactions in a heavily regulated pharmaceutical industry. However, there are challenges and limitations. Nikki Withers speaks to Bob Celeste, founder of the Centre for Supply Chain Studies, who has been exploring the potential use of blockchain technology to…
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Temperature-controlled packaging
Andrew Meyers has travelled across many countries designing, auditing, investigating and correcting failures in temperature supply chains. In this article he explores some examples of his observations from the field.
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FDA launches pilot programme to track and trace US supply chain
The pilot project will test innovative and emerging approaches for enhanced tracing and verification of prescription drugs in the US...
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DHL launches express cold chain service between Brazil and the US
Service expansion in Brazil will meet transportation demands of the pharmaceutical and clinical research industry...
