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Hospitals and Medical Device Manufacturers Must Work Together on Cybersecurity

MedCity News

Greater collaboration among healthcare providers, medical device manufacturers, and lawmakers and regulators will lead to predictability and consistency in cybersecurity management. Together, we can make even greater strides toward patient safety and a more secure and sustainable healthcare system.

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Do patients care about accelerated approval drugs?

World of DTC Marketing

Accelerated Approval allows for early access to drugs and biologics based on initial evidence of safety and effectiveness, while confirmatory studies required to verify clinical benefits are ongoing. Do patients care? The program was codified into law under the Food and Drug Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA) in 2012.

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Navigating the regulatory challenge of PFAS for pharmaceutical manufacturers

European Pharmaceutical Review

This poses a significant challenge for pharmaceutical manufacturers, not least because of the technical challenges related to operations, supply chain and the environment. This article explores the potential impact of the proposal and considers how manufacturers can ensure the safety and reliability of their products.

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UK medical cannabis manufacturer granted GMP registration

European Pharmaceutical Review

The first good manufacturing practice (GMP) registration of a UK pharmaceutical facility for high Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) cannabis active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) has been granted since the legalisation of medical cannabis in 2018. Thus, the MHRA’s approval supports improved regulation of medical cannabis manufacturing.

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World-first medicine manufacturing regulatory framework to be implemented

European Pharmaceutical Review

The UK is set to be the first country to introduce a new regulatory framework for innovative products manufactured at or close to the point of patient care, says the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). Products manufactured at the point of care are eligible for the MHRA ILAP pathway.

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Medicinal cannabis: the route to good manufacturing practice registration

European Pharmaceutical Review

Crucially, January 2023 marked a key moment: the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) granted Celadon Pharmaceuticals the first good manufacturing practice (GMP) registration since legalisation in 2018 for high Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) cannabis active pharmaceutical ingredient (API).

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Why is microbiological testing in medical device manufacturing important?

European Pharmaceutical Review

This approach can also help determine the appropriate manufacturing processes, sterilisation methods, and maintenance procedures. Importantly, they identify potential sources of microbial contamination and assess their risk to patients. Medical devices are essential tools for diagnosing, monitoring and treating a variety of conditions.