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Indias pharmaceutical industry is one of the largest in the world, playing a crucial role in both domestic healthcare and global drug supply. But behind the innovation and scale lies a web of regulations that pharma companies must follow closely. Compliance in this sector is non-negotiable; it impacts everything from manufacturing and labour to environmental practices and global trade.
Florida has just banned fluoride in public water , becoming the second state to do so. It’s part of decadeslong battle that has heated up in recent years. Local governments debate whether it belongs in the water supply. Parents question safety. Pseudoscience clouds public perception. Often, the conversation is framed as a domestic ideological battle between personal liberty and public health mandates.
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Global pharma supply chains are undergoing a fundamental shift in the backdrop of key US legislation that is set to pass soon. Since the late 90s, as drug discovery started to expand significantly in the US, the development model has evolved to increasingly rely on outsourcing. This evolution saw the development of China as a key partner they capitalised well on the opportunity and developed a strong CDMO industry catering to US biopharma.
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By Dr. Naomi Lowy, Principal Drug Regulatory Expert FDA recently announced, CEO Forums: An FDA Listening Tour to Engage Pharma CEOs. These are scheduled to take place in several cities on both coasts in June and July (Link here). This tour to engage with pharmaceutical and biotech CEOs is unprecedented. According to the announcement, Commissioner Makary will be holding these along with Principal Deputy Commissioner Sara Brenner, M.D., M.P.H and Director of FDAs Center for Biologics Evaluation a
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By Dr. Naomi Lowy, Principal Drug Regulatory Expert FDA recently announced, CEO Forums: An FDA Listening Tour to Engage Pharma CEOs. These are scheduled to take place in several cities on both coasts in June and July (Link here). This tour to engage with pharmaceutical and biotech CEOs is unprecedented. According to the announcement, Commissioner Makary will be holding these along with Principal Deputy Commissioner Sara Brenner, M.D., M.P.H and Director of FDAs Center for Biologics Evaluation a
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"Generic Medications: The Unseen Struggle for Quality Control As the pharmaceutical industry grapples with the complexities of generic drug production, a hidden crisis is unfolding. Despite their lower price points, generic medications often fall short of their branded counterparts in terms of quality and consistency. But what if I told you there's a way to bridge this gap?
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Misinformation spreads faster than prairie fire, often with as much destruction. Right now, state legislatures nationwide are debating bills based on erroneous beliefs that would strip away public health protections. Calls to increase vaccine exemptions in schools and daycare centers, for example, have contributed to measles outbreaks in Texas and elsewhere.
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DP World welcomed the inaugural calls of the CI6/SIS/CISC2 and SI8/AIS5 service at its Nhava Sheva terminal. This aims to strengthen the terminals connectivity with key Asian economies and enhance trade efficiency through improved maritime links. The new services – CI6/SIS/CISC2 and SI8/AIS5 offer expanded market access for Indian exporters and importers.
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