The EU has continued its advancement of initiatives and intentions to combat the drug shortage problem. The latest communication is titled “Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions: Addressing medicine shortages in the EU” (here). This is a deep dive […]
Lachman Consultants (Ireland) will participate at this year’s PDA Quality and Regulations Conference in Antwerp, Belgium, November 7 – 8. The two-day in-person event will cover a wide range of topics related to regulatory and industry best practices, with a particular emphasis on addressing shortages and enhancing supply chain resilience. Lachman Consultants (Ireland) will be […]
Did you ever want to do something to help half a million consumers (on average) who are impacted by a drug shortages? This may seem daunting and based on the last few years almost impossible, but the first step is clear: increase your or your company’s awareness of the situation. Knowledge is power. Lachman is […]
The “race to the bottom” for cost and the cumulative effect of “lean-out” global supply chains have had an unintended consequence for the safe, reliable supply of product. Third-party management has become a growing and recognized risk. And then there’s fourth- and fifth-party management. They are all-important parts of supply chain challenges in today’s increasingly […]
Join us September 28th, 2023, at 10:00 AM EDT for A Lachman Learning Experience. Where are you on your Annex 1 journey? Have you created a measurable plan for progress? Assess your current position and start making plans for the future by attending this highly informative and valuable webinar. Join Lachman Consultants’ Executive Director Keith […]
On August 25, 2023, the Office of Generic Drugs approved a total of 14 different applications for lisdexamfetamine dimesylate products after the expiration of a patent on August 24, 2023. (This is the first time in a long while where I remember this many applications being approved on a single day.) While this is good […]
Many of our blog readers have likely encountered moving goal dates for their ANDAs since October 1, 2022 and the beginning of GDUFA III. The GDUFA III Commitment Letter, available here, included several new enhancements to the generic drug user fee program as each iteration of the program has continued to do. The changes made to promote transparency […]
What do a cup of cappuccino and sterile water for injection have in common? At first glance, there is no apparent correlation, except when you become “data curious” and take the macro view of the current convergence of economics, compliance, and maturation of risk management. Sometimes utilizing existing data is the best way to understand […]
The beautiful country of Malta was the backdrop of the 28th Annual Medicines for Europe Conference for 2023. One of the key themes of the conference was assuring a consistent supply of essential medicines to all of Europe. This topic was at the heart of all the sessions. Pharmaceutical manufacturing in Europe has a rich […]
Are your supply chain weaknesses putting patients at risk of not receiving safe, reliable medicines? This could be a difficult self-reflection for weak supply chains, devastated by the pandemic. The “race to the bottom” for cost and the cumulative effect of “lean-out” global supply chains have had an unintended consequence for the safe, reliable supply […]
