Flying pharma: how the industry handles medical cargo – Airport Technology

“Over 50% of all temperature excursions occur while products are in the hands of airlines and airports, according to IATA, which renders the products worthless or even dangerous for patients.” Read the full article: Source: Flying pharma: how the industry handles medical cargo – Airport Technology If you’re in the business of handling or coordinating […]

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Trump & Sanders’ reimportation proposals a risk, AmerisourceBergen – in-Pharma Technologist

” “How a wholesaler could potentially procure drugs, whether they’re in Canada, Europe and get those back to the US and get those into the supply channel efficiently and effectively I think is quite cumbersome,” said CFO Tim Guttman. “It’s not efficient and there are risks.” VP Barbara Brungess added despite the impracticalities and legal […]

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Experts warn pharma to take precautions against Thanksgiving thefts

“drug companies still need to take precautions when normal operations are disrupted Shepard said, explaining that: “Thanksgiving has the highest number of cargo thefts compared to all holidays.” “Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays are when most cargo thefts occur and most thefts occur with parked vehicles.”” Read the full artice: Source: Experts warn pharma to take […]

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How drugs intended for patients ended up in the hands of illegal users: ‘No one was doing their job’ – The Washington Post

“For 10 years, the government waged a behind-the-scenes war against pharmaceutical companies that hardly anyone knows: wholesale distributors of prescription narcotics that ship drugs from manufacturers to consumers.” Read the full article:  Source: How drugs intended for patients ended up in the hands of illegal users: ‘No one was doing their job’ – The Washington […]

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Wholesaler Application Instructions – CA Board of Pharmacy

“A wholesaler permit is required before any firm or organization who sells for resale or negotiates for distribution, may distribute, broker or transact the sale or return of dangerous drugs or dangerous devices in California. Wholesalers sell and distribute dangerous drugs and dangerous devices (also called “legend” items or prescription-required drugs and devices) to other […]

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