Pharmaceutical/Biotech

U.S., China Plan Opioid Bust That Could Help Trump Sell Trade Deal

November 6, 2019

China and the U.S. plan to highlight joint efforts to crack down on fentanyl smuggling, addressing an opioid epidemic that President Trump has asked his counterpart Xi Jinping to help alleviate as part of broader trade talks.

Global Drug Suppliers Challenge FDA as Safety Fears Rise

November 4, 2019

Bloomberg

Regulators want to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign-made pharmaceutical ingredients, as a wave of recalls has raised questions about the safety of the global drug-supply chain.

China Drugmaking Giant Says Cheap Meds Stymie Pharma’s Future

October 24, 2019

Bloomberg

China’s aggressive campaign to bring down drug prices is leading to a “vicious cycle” and will prevent the emergence of a national pharmaceutical champion, said one of the country’s biggest drug makers.

Drone Deliveries From Drugstore Now a Reality in Virginia Town

October 22, 2019

Bloomberg

Alphabet Inc. offshoot Wing, which just received an expanded certification to act as a small air carrier, is starting the nation’s inaugural delivery service via a small civilian aircraft with partners Walgreens and FedEx.

U.K. Businesses’ Brexit Frustration Mounting With the Costs

October 22, 2019

Bloomberg

While most business leaders want to avoid a no-deal departure, continued uncertainty is not much better. With the cliff edge looming, and the prospect of another one in three months if the EU grants Parliament’s request for a further delay, collateral damage is mounting.

Major U.S. Drugstore Chains Pull Zantac Amid Carcinogen Concern

October 1, 2019

Bloomberg

The three major U.S. pharmacy chains are removing versions of the heartburn drug Zantac from store shelves as health regulators investigate a probable carcinogen detected in the popular stomach drugs.

China’s Role as Global Drug Hub Raises Alarms in Washington

September 30, 2019

Bloomberg

A California congresswoman plans to hold a hearing in about a month to explore the national-security risks posed by China’s dominance of the U.S. pharmaceutical supply chain, escalating concerns raised by the Pentagon.

Beating Murphy's Law on Warehouse Automation Projects

September 19, 2019

Commonwealth Supply Chain Advisors

Carcinogen in Zantac and Generics Triggers FDA, EU Probes

September 17, 2019

Bloomberg

Global health regulators sounded a coordinated alarm about the possibility that a stomach drug taken by millions of people could be tainted with the same cancer-causing agent that has sparked a worldwide recall of blood-pressure pills.

Scenario Planning: A Necessary Skill to Drive Better Decision Making in Integrated Business Planning

Scenario Planning: How to Drive Better Decision Making in Integrated Business Planning

September 12, 2019

Oliver Wight

Pharmaceutical/Biotech

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