Tag Archive: supply chain

FDA’s Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program: Accelerating the Drive to integrated Automated Manufacturing

April 15, 2024 || David Shenberger
 
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched a new Advanced Manufacturing Technologies (AMT) Designation program aimed at accelerating the implementation of technologies that drive speed to patient and enhanced sustainability. For innovative companies, this provides an exciting opportunity to improve processes and drive sustainability. This initiative is part…

Supply Chain Resilience

March 18, 2024 || Connie Leech
 
Most people take for granted that medication prescriptions will be ready at the pharmacy counter and available for pick up when ordered to get themselves on the road to recovery.  The COVID-19 pandemic exposed vulnerabilities and challenges in pharmaceutical supply chains, leading to drug shortages and disruptions. While some aspects…

Bridging the Gap: Role Clarity, Skill Investment, and the Battle Against Drug Shortages 

December 20, 2023 || Chris Spiak
 
As advancements in medical science continue to expand the array of available treatments, the demand for pharmaceuticals has surged.  This surge has caused an alarming increase in drug shortages.  Complex factors, including regulatory hurdles, supply chain disruptions, and unforeseen global events, have converged to create a landscape where the availability…