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A competitiveness strategy for European life sciences – POLITICO


A competitiveness strategy for European life sciences – POLITICO

At the heart of any EU strategy for life sciences should be avoiding incompatible and contradictory policy initiatives and creating an environment that leads to a healthier and more resilient Europe. The start of a new mandate is a good time to reflect. Last month, EFPIA published a Competitive strategy for European life sciences, which […]

Kirkland police ask for help in finding missing 66-year-old man


Kirkland police ask for help in finding missing 66-year-old man

KIRKLAND, Washington — The Kirkland Police Department (KPD) is asking for the public’s help in locating missing vulnerable adult, 66-year-old David Harger of Kirkland. According to KPD, on Wednesday, August 21, at approximately 12 noon, David left his Kirkland residence in the Kingsgate neighborhood at the corner of North East 144 Pace and 129th Place […]

Horry County pharmacy closes abruptly – customers are concerned


Horry County pharmacy closes abruptly – customers are concerned

SOCASTEE, SC (WMBF) – It’s a bitter pill to swallow as the sudden closure of the Socastee Pharmacy has left some customers having great difficulty getting their medications. “Why in the world do you do this to your customers?!” said Jennifer Ross, a Socastee Pharmacy customer. After the Socastee chain of stores closed its store […]

List of 10 Medicare prescription drugs whose prices will be reduced


List of 10 Medicare prescription drugs whose prices will be reduced

The Biden administration on Thursday announced an agreement between Medicare and pharmaceutical companies to lower prices on 10 prescription drugs. The government says this will save about $6 billion over the prices Medicare pays for the same drugs this year. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) estimates that 8.8 million of the 54 […]

Supreme Medicines Authority brings manufacturers of sterile devices into the scope of Good Manufacturing Practice


Supreme Medicines Authority brings manufacturers of sterile devices into the scope of Good Manufacturing Practice

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has directed manufacturers of sterile devices to comply with Annexure M of the Drugs and Cosmetic Rule, which requires companies to follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) as per World Health Organization (WHO) standards. Previously, GMP was only mandatory for drug manufacturers, but compliance is also considered important for […]