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Cell and gene therapies: why advanced medicines call for specialised logistics

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While just two gene therapy products have been approved by the FDA, a number of companies are nearing the market with therapies targeting rare diseases, including 14 candidates in Phase III plus three in the pre-registration phase, according to GlobalData. Securing the supply chain. A new frontier in cancer research.

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Pharma’s climate change vulnerability and opportunity

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Pharma’s reliance on global supply chains and its need for vast quantities of water make it particularly vulnerable to climate change. Rising global temperatures will, for example, enhance the spread of mosquito-borne diseases like malaria and Zika, increasing the need for effective vaccines. Vulnerability .

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US frets over pharma supply chain security

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The pandemic highlighted how fragile the global manufacturing network is, as supply of certain products was limited and regulatory inspections became difficult to carry out. In a global economy, across a number of industries, low-margin products are often manufactured in countries where labour is cheap.

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Tech innovations that curb complexity, setting clinical trials up for success

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Several factors in recent years have contributed to this rise including more complex trial designs, the rapid adoption of decentralisation stemming from the pandemic, and larger global trials. Managing drug supply in the midst of unexpected and changing circumstances can be overwhelming. Demand planning drives trial efficiency.

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How automation can help to address supply chain challenges in pharma

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Supply chain issues have been rife in pharmaceuticals for a while, but current socio-economic challenges such as the conflict in Ukraine and the COVID-19 pandemic have led to extended wait times and higher prices for thousands of products. Here’s how applying automaton in pharmaceutical labs can help address these.

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How can the pharma industry navigate issues in the global supply chain to minimise drug shortages?

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Supply chain shortages have dominated headlines for several months, and the pharma industry has been no exception. While navigating changes has long been a challenge for the industry, the last two years’ events have made supply chain management significantly more difficult. Tackling shortages. The stakes are high.

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Top 10 Most Environmentally Sustainable Pharma Companies in 2023/2024

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For example, Proctor & Gamble was found to emit almost five times more CO 2 e than Johnson & Johnson despite the two companies having similar revenue levels and producing similar lines of products. The report also found that 70 percent of healthcare emissions come from the pharmaceutical supply chain.