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Benefits of blockchain in limiting counterfeit drug distribution

European Pharmaceutical Review

A review by Swedish researchers has identified the benefits of smart contracts on blockchain platforms in the pharmaceutical supply chain and its role in combating counterfeit drugs. For instance, these drugs must be equipped with real-time insights. In conclusion, Kordestani et al. In conclusion, Kordestani et al.

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Medicare savings won’t make a dent in healthcare costs

World of DTC Marketing

SUMMARY: Allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices is popular with voters because the media has been focused on the high price of some drugs, but this measure won’t lead to lower healthcare costs. The drug industry is trying to convince voters that government negotiations with drug companies will lead to less innovation.

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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. Automation can be such a solution. Cutting down on safety stock.

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RFID: The future of smart labelling?

Pharmaceutical Technology

The pharmaceutical industry began using radio frequency identification (RFID) tags in the early 2000s. Pfizer was the first to use the tech, adding RFID tags to track a Viagra (sildenafil) shipment circa 2006. Twenty years ago, the cost of implementing RFID tags and the ecosystem (software) was much more expensive than today.

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Q&A: A decade on, what’s next for CAR-T therapies?

Pharmaceutical Technology

More than a decade after the first patient was treated with a CAR-T therapy, six therapies relying on the same principles have been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and marketed to thousands of patients. AZ: What is the ISCT doing to tackle supply and access-related obstacles in the CAR-T field?

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How to Become a Medical Sales Rep & Build a Successful Career As One

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Medical Equipment Sales - A medical equipment sales rep will often sell a large variety of volume-based medical equipment and supplies as opposed to just specializing in/selling one specific device. Surgical Equipment Sales - This type of rep will be selling specialized surgery equipment that often comes with a high price tag.

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2022 Medical Sales Rep Salary

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Pharmaceutical sales representatives will be the face of the company for drug and treatment manufacturers. With the medical equipment sales rep job, there can be more follow-up involved with talking to customers about the current product offerings and working out any gaps or issues in supply.