News One in three generic manufacturers opt to arrange their own no-deal Brexit ferry transport A third of manufacturers affiliated with the British Generic Manufacturers Association have opted not to rely on government-run ferries after a no-deal Brexit, instead paying for their own transportation between the EU and the UK.…Published: 9 August 2019
News EMA orders medicine name changes for first time to reduce errors For the first time, drug companies across Europe have been told to change the names of medicines containing liposomal in their drug delivery systems following reports of medication errors that have led to patient deaths.…Published: 2 August 2019
News Treasury promises £434m to support medicines supply chain after no-deal Brexit The UK chancellor has committed to spending an extra £434m on ensuring the continued supply of medicines in the event of a no-deal Brexit.…Published: 2 August 2019
News Cannabis-derived medicine for treatment of two rare forms of epilepsy approved by EMA committee A European Medicines Agency committee has given a positive opinion for what could be the first plant-derived cannabis-based medicine to be approved in Europe for the treatment of any form of epilepsy.…Published: 29 July 2019
News It is time to enforce FMD compliance, says European Medicines Verification Organisation The body that runs the Falsified Medicines Directive says medicines regulators in individual countries should begin enforcing its compliance.…Published: 16 July 2019
News EMA makes recommendations to reduce methotrexate dosing errors Only doctors with expertise in using methotrexate-containing medicines should be able to prescribe them, the European Medicines Agency’s Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee has recommended.…Published: 16 July 2019
News Government tenders for £3m contract for Brexit medicines express The government has set aside £3m to transport short-life medicines and medical devices in the event of a no-deal Brexit.…Published: 8 July 2019
News EU task force guidance on how to report drugs shortages published An EU task force, set up to deal with problems with medicines supply, has published guidance to improve communication about medicines shortages.…Published: 8 July 2019
News Express ferry service for medicines to be introduced as government ramps up no-deal Brexit planning The government has announced it will introduce an express freight service for urgent medicines that are in short supply, as part of plans to ramp up preparations for a no-deal Brexit.…Published: 27 June 2019
News EU must investigate medicines shortages say hospital pharmacists European hospital pharmacists are demanding that the EU launches an investigation into medicines shortages.…Published: 24 June 2019
