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UPDATED: COVID-19 PHARMA TRACKER
3 Apr 2020
The latest coronavirus updates and developments impacting the global pharmaceutical supply chain…
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FDA orders ranitidine withdrawal due to nitrosamine contamination risk
2 Apr 2020
US drug regulator, the Food and Drug Administration has ordered the immediate withdrawal of all prescription and over-the-counter versions of heartburn drug, ranitidine – commonly known as Zantac – after concluding certain products may present an incre...
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Chinese CDMOs legislating for the future
2 Apr 2020
The Chinese pharmaceutical CDMO sector is set for rapid expansion, thanks to major amendments to the country's Drug Administration Law that make outsourcing manufacturing easier
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China focused on meeting international API demand amid pandemic, say officials
1 Apr 2020
China is stepping up its efforts to produce and ship active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), with a focus on meeting international demand, particularly for those showing potential to treat the COVID-19 disease, according to Chinese officials on Tuesd...
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CDMO Ritedose chooses ChargePoint to ensure drug substance mixing process sterility
31 Mar 2020
The Ritedose Corporation, a contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) with a focus on inhalation and ophthalmic products, has partnered with ChargePoint Technology to ensure the sterility of its drug substance mixing process.
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Cambrex names Troy Player as head of early stage development and testing
31 Mar 2020
Cambrex has appointed pharma industry veteran, Troy Player, as president, early stage development and testing, the contract development and manufacturing organisation said Tuesday.
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New blood test able to detect 50 cancer types
31 Mar 2020
Study data support blood test's ability to detect 50 types of cancer and identify where in the body the cancer is located.
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New device offers a convenient way to monitor compressed air for viable particles
30 Mar 2020
Specialist cleanroom microbiology solutions company offers the new SAS Super Pinocchio CR compressed air sampling device.
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PandemiCam — our greatest chance yet to detect, monitor and beat COVID-19?
30 Mar 2020
Joint venture between Spinview and VR Media Technology creates device that provides accurate and fast detection of infectious people with far greater clarity than any single parameter test available today.
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EMA to only issue electronic medicines certificates during COVID-19 pandemic
30 Mar 2020
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) said Monday it will only issue electronically signed and authenticated certificates for human and veterinary medicines in place of printed ones so it can continue to provide the documents during the COVID-19 pandemic...
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CDMO Suven’s finished drug exports halted due to Indian COVID-19 lockdown
25 Mar 2020
Indian contract development and manufacturing organisation, Suven Pharmaceuticals, has warned it cannot export finished products due to a shortage of raw materials following the country’s recent lockdown to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Alvotech and DKSH partner to bring key biosimilar to Asia
24 Mar 2020
Together, the companies will provide APAC markets with a cost-effective alternative to the largest-selling blockbuster medicine worldwide.
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