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Should we be worried about pharma’s supply chain?

World of DTC Marketing

We need a 21st-century approach that puts patient safety first. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) believes the adulteration of heparin was an economically motivated act—a clear breach of the US pharmaceutical supply chain. In other words, money over safety. Up to 90% of drugs now sold in the US and UK are generic.

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US legislative update: takeaways for European pharma

European Pharmaceutical Review

In the current US Congressional session, Congress has focused heavily on legislation directed at reducing prescription drug prices. The new law will also require drug manufacturers to pay rebates to Medicare if they increase drug prices faster than consumer inflation.