Top 5 Pharma Supply Chain Trends of 2021

The global pandemic has had a drastic effect on supply chains; here are the top 5 trends in the pharmaceutical industry.

Tim HayesContributing Editor, Healthcare Packaging

Nov 23rd, 2021

There’s no question that the pandemic changed everything, but few sectors were affected more than pharmaceutical supply chains. A recent Pharma Logistics IQ article outlined the top 5 trends, and what they mean for pharma companies. Here’s the list:

Resilience
Looming Government Interest:
The Last Quarter Mile
End-to-End Data Traceability
Strategic Partnerships

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FDA Issues Hand Sanitizer Warning

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OTC COVID-19 Test Gets FDA Emergency Use Authorization

The DETECT™ test will be the lowest priced PCR-quality test available for use at home.

Alexion Releases Children’s Books to Help Kids Understand Rare Diseases

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The technology can be quickly adapted to detect new pathogens so it could be repurposed for future pandemics.

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Tjoapack Acquires Pharma Packaging Solutions

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