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India should reduce dependence on China for APIs, says industry insider
According to a report, supply disruption scares and price hikes due to COVID-19 are a 'wake-up call' for India to reduce its dependence on China for APIs.
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EMA announces measures to manage drug shortages as result of COVID-19
An EU Executive Steering Group will discuss how to address the impact of medicine shortages caused due to COVID-19, says the EMA.
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Distributing HIV drugs using mobile vans increases viral suppression, finds study
Researchers have shown that using mobile vans to deliver and dispense HIV drugs in South Africa and Uganda helps to combat the disease.
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MHRA issues Medicine Defect Information about Aripiprazole
The regulatory body has issued guidance based on a complaint that stated a precipitate formed in Aripiprazole 1mg/ml oral solution.
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Re-shaping pharmaceutical transport: global air cargo trends
As environmental consciousness increases, the future of pharmaceutical transport looks uncertain. Dominic Hyde discusses the impacts of these developments on air cargo and freight.
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India to restrict 10 percent of medicine exports due to coronavirus
According to reports, the Indian government has said that 26 active pharmaceutical ingredients and medicines will be under export restrictions due to the impact of COVID-19.
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Import restrictions for cannabis-based medicines in UK updated
The UK government has changed the restrictions on importing cannabis-based medicine products into the country, allowing wholesalers to bring in larger quantities.
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FDA announces first drug shortage in US caused by impact of COVID-19
The FDA has released a statement, announcing that the US is experiencing its first shortage as a result of the effects of COVID-19.
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Europe’s no 1 trade fair for the fine and speciality chemicals industry returns to Cologne with a strong line-up
Chemspec Europe, the International Exhibition for Fine and Speciality Chemicals, returns to Cologne for its 35th edition. From 27 – 28 May 2020, renowned manufacturers, suppliers and distributors of fine and speciality chemicals present their latest products, services and research findings to a dedicated audience of industry experts.
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COVID-19 update: therapeutic and regulatory developments
European Pharmaceutical Review rounds up the latest news surrounding COVID-19, including a vaccine moving to clinical trials and the FDA's update on Chinese import inspections.
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US pharma industry leaders support blockchain tech to aid track and trace systems
A report released by pharmaceutical industry leaders in the US demonstrates how blockchain helps to track and trace prescription medicines.
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Experts highlight importance of reducing pharma packaging waste
At a recent event, pharmaceutical packaging experts discussed strategies to reduce waste and protect the bottom line.
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How developments in the pharmaceutical sector are impacting logistics
There are currently major seismic shifts happening in the pharmaceutical sector that are disrupting the status quo. Some of the most notable changes are the rise in biosimilars, the downward pressure on pricing, increased global spending and advances in technology, all of which are impacting the logistics sector and affecting…
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FDA and India prevented 500 unapproved drug shipments entering US in January
A collaborative effort between the FDA and Government of India stopped shipments of illegal drugs from reaching patients in the US in Operation Broadsword.
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Under the microscope: Mitigating risks in manufacturing processes
In the light of recent media coverage about product recalls – particularly resulting from the detection and presence of NDMA – this article outlines ways to avoid the wide-ranging negative impacts on patients, pharmacies, manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies and health authorities and offers ways to mitigate the risk of future recalls.
