Supply Chain/Logistics

The agency issued two final and two draft guidance documents to help identify and trace drug products in the supply chain.

USP worked with a patient advocacy group and a purchasing organization to create a predictive model for improving supply chain resilience for critical pediatric oncology drugs.

CalAmp's new sensor for cold-chain applications provides visibility for shipping vaccines.

The availability of materials is a critical factor when it comes to vaccine capacity.

Growth in cell and gene therapies puts pressure on the raw materials supply chain.

Auditing distribution suppliers provides understanding and documentation of the services performed.

To prevent future production delays of critical products, the Biden administration is examining supply chain vulnerabilities for pharmaceutical ingredients as part of a longer-range consideration of products important to public health.

With appropriate planning and the proper use of technology, remote auditing can be as effective and informative as in-person auditing.

The Altrui Foundation is a non-profit organization that serves as a center point between manufacturers of unused medications and the charitable organizations that seek them.

Updating the quality technical agreement will clarify any expectations and limitations, says Siegfried Schmitt, vice president, Technical at Parexel.

A newly developed polymer, DynaShield, may have the capability to ensure global access for COVID-19 treatment and prevention.

The company will expand its clinical supply chain services by establishing two new facilities in Rheinfelden and Weil am Rhein, Germany.

A longer-than-expected scale up of raw materials forces Pfizer to cut 2020 vaccine production in half.

The agency, in response to an executive order, published a list of essential medicines, medical countermeasures, and critical inputs that should be available at all times in an adequate amount to serve patient needs.

Best practices to consider when transitioning from research-grade to GMP-grade materials.

pci | bridge makes inventory, production, distribution, and shipping data immediately accessible by integrating the platform with PCI’s other systems, making the data manageable from both sides.

The companies have signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake of PCI Pharma Services.

The companies will work to establish an operational footprint across North America and Europe that will offer customers supply chain assurance for a combined portfolio of leading solutions.

Healthcare groups met in late July 2020 to discuss the state of the US pharmaceutical supply chain and the impact of COVID-19.

Efforts are already underway to harmonize standards and regulatory approaches for testing of raw and ancillary materials, but continuous improvement is required.

Manufacturers and the US government are investing heavily in traditional and non-traditional forms and materials to ensure supplies of containers and delivery devices for COVID-19 treatments and vaccines.

Corning will use BARDA funding to expand US manufacturing capacity for pharmaceutical tubing and vials made from Valor glass.

SiO2 Materials Science has received $143 million from the US government to accelerate capacity scale-up of its advanced primary packaging platform.

The VIA Capsule from Cytiva is a liquid nitrogen-free cryogenic shipment system designed to transport cell therapies.

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to increased demand for direct-to-patient shipments, challenging cold-chain specialists to become more agile and to strengthen their global distribution networks.

Previous investments set a foundation for later efficiency improvements.

The future will bring changes for temperature-controlled container rental companies.

Leadership was announced for the US government’s Operation Warp Speed program, which aims to deliver COVID-19 vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics.

More sustainable and functional packaging protects temperature-sensitive drugs.

Pharmaceutical Technology spoke with Jens Andersson, purchasing director at Cambrex Karlskoga, about the best way to ensure the security of the bio/pharmaceutical materials supply chain.