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Pharmaceutical
Biopharma firms seek to expand partnerships as focus shifts to outcomes, value

Biopharma firms seek to expand partnerships as focus shifts to outcomes, value

The new trend toward cost containment and personalized medical is putting pressure on companies that have grown accustomed to operating in a high-growth environment.
Indian government extends deadline for serialization of pharmaceutical products

Indian government extends deadline for serialization of pharmaceutical products

The government of India is pushing new barcode labeling requirements for pharmaceutical products as part of an effort to create a nationwide track-and-trace system to weed out counterfeiting operations and bolster the country's reputation as a supplier of high-quality goods.
Contamination at compounding pharmacy prompts recall, re-ignites controversy

Contamination at compounding pharmacy prompts recall, re-ignites controversy

Pallimed Solutions has initiated a recall of more than a dozen products, which were distributed in 15 states. However, the recall process has raised new questions about the company's practices.
GS1 US will support improved security for pharmaceutical supply chains with new serialization guideline

GS1 US will support improved security for pharmaceutical supply chains with new serialization guideline

With new drug pedigree requirements coming into effect in California during 2015, pharmaceutical companies are on the verge of a new phase, in which product serialization and real-time visibility are increasingly standard throughout the industry.
Feds convict 'key member' of pharmaceutical counterfeiting ring

Feds convict ‘key member’ of pharmaceutical counterfeiting ring

In court, prosecutors described Francis Ortiz as a "key member" of a global counterfeiting ring and accused him of shipping more than 140,000 knockoff medications.
Woman claims using product 'as instructed on the label' landed her in the hospital

Woman claims using product ‘as instructed on the label’ landed her in the hospital

Accurate labels are key for maintaining the safety of pharmaceuticals and dietary supplements.