We’re pleased to announce that MIAS Pharma Ltd has been shortlisted for Pharma Supplier of the Year in this years Pharma Industry awards. We look forward to a great evening and catching up with our peers and suppliers.Since launching in 2014, the Pharma Industry Awards has established itself as the benchmark for those demonstrating excellence in the pharma
The wholesale distribution of medicinal products and active substances is an important activity. The quality and the integrity of medicinal products can be affected by a lack of adequate control. The quality, safety and efficacy of medicinal products depend on a whole range of different factors. The most important factors are that
MIAS PHARMA UPDATEFighting counterfeit drugs with blockchain technology… The Asia-Pacific pharmaceutical giant Zuellig pharma is using a blockchain platform by SAP to assist consumers identify the medicines place of origin. With 1 in 10 medicinal products that are used in developing countries deemed fake, there is a substantial need to eradicate counterfeit drugs that could
The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) have released a 'Brexit Preparedness' checklist. The checklist has been divided into four parts which include: Supply Chain Customs Medicines Regulatory Compliance Medical Devices Supply Chain In relation to the supply of medicines and medical devices, companies are requested to: Map your supply chain to
The Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) have released further guidance on the regulation of medicines, medical devices and clinical trials if there is no Brexit deal. In relation to medicines: The transitional provision in legislation will ensure that all currently granted Centrally Authorised Products (CAPs) automatically become UK MAs on
With the appointment of Boris Johnson as Prime Minister, it is likely that the United Kingdom (UK) may leave the European Union (EU) on the 31st of October 2019 and without a deal (“Hard Brexit”). Pharmaceutical authorities see challenges for pharmaceutical manufacturers in many areas, not only in terms of drug availability and
Last week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released their “Safe Importation Action Plan”. The action plan would allow importation of certain prescription drugs from Canada and other countries. Importing drugs, whether from Canada or elsewhere in the world, poses a big
Last week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released their “Safe Importation Action Plan”. The action plan would allow importation of certain prescription drugs from Canada and other countries. Importing drugs, whether from Canada or elsewhere in the world, poses a big
A question that gets frequently asked is what GMP-compliant equipment design is or how a system has to be made up in order to be GMP compliant and suitable for the manufacturing of medicinal products / APIs. The short answer is: the system must be qualifiable. Since this require some clarification, here
Health Canada has proposed a regulatory pathway for a new class of cannabis products known as Cannabis Health Products (CHPs). On June 19, 2019, Health Canada started a consultation on potential market for CHPs that would not require a practitioner’s oversight. Health Canada are accepting comments until September 3, 2019. There is
