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Handling HPAPIs safely – what does it take?

European Pharmaceutical Review

Training and establishing a potent compound handling policy, gowning procedures, engineering control procedures, ways of communication in case of hazards, risk-based training on containment, weighing and transferring techniques, and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and respirators are the critical training areas. cited 2023Feb].

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Can holograms help in the frontline fight against pharmaceutical counterfeiting?

European Pharmaceutical Review

With predictions that the global market for anticounterfeiting packaging is set to reach almost $250 billion by 2026, growth in authentication and anti-tamper devices such as holograms appear to have a healthy future.” Several branded medicines are available that feature holograms on the packaging or in the blister pack.”

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Top Performing Drug of 2021 - Trulicity (February Edition)

PharmaShots

Active Ingredient: dulaglutide Dosage Forms & Strengths: Injection: 0.75 In the US, Trulicity is protected by a compound patent (2027) and by biologics data protection (2026). mL, 3 mg/0.5