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The Role of Quality Assurance in Generic Drugs

Drug Patent Watch

The Unsung Heroes of Generic Drugs: The Importance of Quality Assurance As we navigate the complex world of pharmaceuticals, it's easy to overlook the behind-the-scenes efforts that ensure the quality and safety of the medications we rely on. So, what can we learn from the importance of Quality Assurance in generic drugs?

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Contaminated cough syrup from India linked to 70 child deaths. It's happened before

NPR Health - Shots

For context, we speak to the authors of The Truth Pill: The Myth of Drug Regulation in India. The World Health Organization has issued an alert about the deaths in the West African nation of Gambia. Image credit: Milan Berckmans/AFP via Getty Images)

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There is some really bad DTC on TV

World of DTC Marketing

Some of the TV spots for drugs are horrible, and some products should even be on TV because of terrible fair balance. ” Then there is a spot for a drug for cancer patients that has a forgettable name. The other issue few people talk about is that the level of talent within the DTC marketing pool has been contaminated.

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Mars Recalls Select Skittles, Starbust and Life Saver Gummies over Possible Metal Contamination

XTalks

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) posted the company’s recall announcement , which includes a complete list of products affected by the recall. . So why is metal contamination such a common reason for launching voluntary recalls? The Mars recall impacted 13 product stock keeping units (SKUs) ranging from 3.5-ounce

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In the News: July 2021 Regulatory and Development Updates

Camargo

Approval of the Month: Repurposed Transplant Drug Approved Based Only on Real-World Evidence. The House Committee on Energy and Commerce recently sent a letter to the FDA (specifically Acting Commissioner Janet Woodcock) asking for information regarding the re-initiation of inspections at FDA-regulated sites.

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Can J&J’s vaccine approval erase bad pharma?

World of DTC Marketing

SUMMARY: Pharma companies, like J&J, have received criticism for engaging in illegal activities, such as providing kickbacks and bribes, knowingly shipping adulterated or contaminated drugs to pharmacies, and marketing drugs for unapproved uses. Johnson & Johnson has paid $2.7 billion in penalties. Ethical leadership!

Vaccine 180
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STAT+: FDA scolds Sun Pharmaceutical for serious quality control problems at a key plant in India

STAT News

Food and Drug Administration for a host of serious manufacturing violations at a key plant in India, the latest instance in which the company was tagged by the regulator for quality-control problems. Sun Pharmaceutical, one of the world’s largest generic drugmakers, was scolded by the U.S.