A spike in demand for Adderall and its generic versions has left patients scrambling to have their prescriptions filled, making headline news in the US. Leading generics manufacturer Sandoz told Generics Bulletin its current experience amid the supply squeeze.
Shortages of Adderall (mixed amphetamine salts), the renowned treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy, and its generic equivalents is now headline news in the US, with widespread reports of patients being told that prescriptions are on backorder for up to several months.
Shortages were reported by the US Food and Drug Administration as far back as the third quarter of 2019. Three...
Amneal has marked its entry into China after receiving its first product approval in the market. Meanwhile, the firm has also outlined US approvals for two generics currently suffering from shortages.
Avoiding disaster at the beginning of the pandemic and offering a pro-active supply chain blueprint should position the generics industry well for an onshoring debate in Congress, but a look back at March 2020 is a reminder that even small policy shifts can have a big impact.
After US President Joe Biden launched a review of the country’s API supply chain, the task force has reported back with key vulnerabilities that contribute to drug shortages and supply risks during a global public health emergency. According to the report, the lack of geographic diversity and dependence on foreign nations and anti-competitive actions by foreign nations are key areas of concern.
Nichi-Iko says that remediation activities at its Toyama plant in the wake of a suspension over GMP violations mean that there may be delays to supply.
Avoiding disaster at the beginning of the pandemic and offering a pro-active supply chain blueprint should position the generics industry well for an onshoring debate in Congress, but a look back at March 2020 is a reminder that even small policy shifts can have a big impact.
We’ve all been told that walking 10,000 steps a day is the magic number for better health. But what if the real secret to walking more isn’t about counting steps at all? In this article, we explore how focusing on motivation, environment, and mindset can help you build a walking habit that lasts.
Teva and Biocon Biologics have become the latest firms to sign up to the Biosimilars Forum industry association in the US.
