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FAKE DRUGS BOOM PUMMELS PHARMA INDUSTRY

Fake pharmaceuticals are continuing to flood into clinics and hospitals across Asia despite monitored regulations in China and India, when suppliers crossing the border to less-regulated countries. Counterfeiters are moving across certain less regulated locations in Southeast Asia to sustain the trade. Pharmaceutical industry is committed and thriving to sustain and secure the legitimate supply chain. Given the complexity of the supply chain, this is an essential, but laborious effort that requires an efficient, multi- faceted strategy. A holistic approach comprising the use of concealed and unconcealed anti-counterfeiting features, a well-regulated, secure supply chain and appropriate laws and penalties to deter and punish counterfeiters is necessary to provide maximum patient protection.

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Is India's War On Covid-19 Losing Steam?

As the vaccination drive continues, India is faced with a shortage of vaccines considering the population of the country, which currently stands at a staggering 1,390,605,073, as per Worldometer elaboration of the latest United Nations data. The Indian government, to address this stark reality, has opened its doors to foreign vaccines and are fast-tracking their approval

9 mins

FAKE DRUGS - BOOM PUMMELS PHARMA INDUSTRY

Fake pharmaceuticals are continuing to flood into clinics and hospitals across Asia despite monitored regulations in China and India, when suppliers crossing the border to less-regulated countries. Counterfeiters are moving across certain less regulated locations in Southeast Asia to sustain the trade. Pharmaceutical industry is committed and thriving to sustain and secure the legitimate supply chain. Given the complexity of the supply chain, this is an essential, but laborious effort that requires an efficient, multi-faceted strategy. A holistic approach comprising the use of concealed and unconcealed anti-counterfeiting features, a well-regulated, secure supply chain and appropriate laws and penalties to deter and punish counterfeiters is necessary to provide maximum patient protection.

10+ mins

Sanofi's $480M vaccine plant to set new benchmark in manufacturing agility

Sanofi Pasteur is gearing up with a series of investments into its global vaccine manufacturing network to tackle the future pandemics using futuristic manufacturing capabilities ensuring quality and scale.

5 mins

Bioreactor sales upsurge with ramped-up COVID-19 vaccine production

Hrishikesh Kadam, Senior Research Content Developer, Global Market Insights, India

5 mins

Why Life-course Immunisation cannot be ignored anymore

As the World Health Organisation says for over 200 years, vaccines have protected us against diseases that threaten lives and prohibit our development. With the help of vaccines, we can progress without the burden of diseases, which cost humanity hundreds of millions of lives. This World Immunisation Week (observed on April 24-30) is a reminder that vaccines work – not just against COVID-19 but also in protecting people of all ages against various other diseases.

7 mins

“India should focus on innovating drugs and molecules to emerge as a global leader”

S Sridhar, President, Organisation of Pharmaceutical Producers of India (OPPI), India

3 mins

“Respond, Recover and Reimagine are vital in any crisis and have often not been the focus of a preparation strategy”

Antonio De Castro, Senior Industry Consultant, Global Health and Life Sciences Practice, SAS Health, Singapore

7 mins

“We've unveiled many novel analytical workflows which can be used in developing vaccines”

Joe Fox, President, SCIEX, US

3 mins

Hong Kong links hyocholic acids with diabetes treatment

A series of studies led by researchers from Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) have revealed that hyocholic acid and its derivatives (collectively known as HCAs), a component of bile acids that facilitate fat digestion, are a promising risk indicator of type 2 diabetes.

1 min

Singapore develops test to detect mutating coronavirus

A team of scientists led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has developed a diagnostic test that can detect the virus that causes COVID-19 even after it has gone through mutations.

1 min

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